Составьте 10 вопросов (по два вопроса разных типов – общие, специальные, вопросы к подлежащему, альтернативные, разделительные) к тексту на английском языке. 1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of four main countries which are: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are: London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. The UK is an island state, it is composed of some 5500 islands, large and small.
2. The UK is one of the world’s smaller countries. It is situated off the northwest coast of Europe between the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the North Sea to the east, and is separated from the continent by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover.
3. One can see two animals on British royal coat of arms. One of them is the lion. The “King of beast” has been used as a symbol of national strength and of the British monarchy for many centuries. The other one is the unicorn. It is a mythical animal that looks a horse with a long straight horn growing from its forehead, and is a symbol of purity.
4. The formal name of the British national flag is Union Jack. It combines the St. George’s cross of England, St. Andrew’s cross of Scotland and St. Patrick’s cross of Ireland. The United Kingdom or UK is a political term. All of four countries are represented in Parliament and the abbreviation UK is used on most official documents.
5. The class system is very important in Britain. It is created by complex system of accents, school and family. Social position is often based on the traditions or history of the family, not is money. Many people’s class can be identified immediately by the way they speak.
6. Britain is split up into counties. County councils are elected to run things, such as education, housing, town planning, rubbish disposal.
7. Britain is a constitutional monarchy. But the monarch’s constitutional role is mainly symbolic.
Great Britain
Великобритания
Great Britain is an island in the Atlantic Ocean which is a part of the United Kingdom. It is situated at the north-west of continental Europe. Being the largest island in Europe, it’s the ninth largest island in the world. According to the latest data, the population of Great Britain is above 60 million people. Approximately 80% of population is urban. The surface of the island greatly varies from part to part. While the northern and western part are mountainous (the Highlands), the southern, central and eastern parts are covered by a vast plain (the Lowlands). The deepest river on the island is the Thames, and the longest is the Severn.
Great Britain is divided into three countries. They are England, Scotland, and Wales. The island is surrounded by over 1,000 small islets. Great Britain is considered to be one of the richest and highly developed countries in the world. Its economy is in steady progress. One of its chief industries is shipbuilding. Other than that, Great Britain produces aircraft equipment, machinery, electronics, iron and steel products, textile, chemicals. As for education, Britain is the intellectual center of Europe. The most renowned universities, such as Oxford and Cambridge, are situated there.
The political system of Great Britain consists of the monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its apex, and the Parliament. Although the head of state is the Queen, the actual control is performed by the government with a Prime Minister at the head. The House of Lords and the House of Commons constitute the British Parliament. There are certain differences between these Houses. While the House of Lords is an unelected upper chamber, the House of Commons is periodically elected. Three main political parties in the country are the Conservative, the Liberal, and the Labour. The ruling one nowadays is the Conservative party.
The climate of Great Britain is greatly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, and the warm waters of Gulf Stream. The weather on the island is quite changeable. For example, a fine morning can unexpectedly change into a wet afternoon and vice versa. The most unpleasant aspect of British weather is continuous rain and fog. It is especially common in large cities. During thick fog car accidents are a frequent scene. The best time of the year is spring and the worst is winter. January and February are rather cold, humid and unpleasant.
Великобритания – остров в Атлантическом океане, который является частью Соединенного Королевства. Он расположен на северо-западе континентальной Европы. Будучи крупнейшим островом в Европе, это девятый по величине остров в мире. По последним данным, население Великобритании составляет свыше 60 миллионов человек. Около 80% населения проживает в городах. Поверхность острова сильно отличается в разных частях. В то время как северная и западная части гористые (Нагорье), южная, центральная и восточная части покрыты обширной равниной (Низменность). Самая глубокая река на острове Темза, а самая длинная – Северн.
Великобритания состоит из трех стран: Англия, Шотландия и Уэльс. Остров окружен более чем 1000 маленьких островков. Великобритания считается одной из самых богатых и высокоразвитых стран в мире. Ее экономика в устойчивом прогрессе. Одной из главных отраслей промышленности является судостроение. Помимо этого, Великобритания производит авиационное оборудование, технику, электронику, продукцию черной металлургии, текстиль, химикаты. Что касается образования, Великобритания является интеллектуальным центром Европы. Наиболее известные университеты, такие как Оксфорд и Кембридж, расположены там.
Политическая система Великобритании состоит из монархии с королевой Елизаветой II в качестве правителя, и парламента. Несмотря на то, что главой государства является королева, фактический контроль осуществляется правительством во главе с премьер-министром. Британский парламент состоит из Палаты лордов и Палаты общин. Есть определенные различия между этими ветвями. В то время как Палата лордов является не избираемой верхней ветвью, Палата общин периодически переизбирается. Три основные политические партии в стране – это Консервативная, Либеральная и Лейбористская. На сегодняшний день правит Консервативная партия
2. When did Moscow become the capital of the principality of Moscovia?
3. How was Moscow becoming the political and religious centre of Russia?
4. When did Moscow become the most powerful of the Russian city-states?
5. Why was Moscow declared the Third Rome and true heir of Christianity in 1453?
6. Who was the first Tsar of All Russia?
7. Why did Moscow become the main target of Napoleon's attack?
8. When had the city been completely restored after the great fire?
9. What is the population of the city now?
10. How many museums are there in Moscow?