The british isles consist of two large islands, great britain and ireland, and about five thousand smaller ones.
great britain, the largest island in europe, includes england, scotland and wales. it is separated from ireland by the irish sea, from the european continent by the north sea, the english channel and the strait of dover. great britain and northern ireland form the united kingdom.
the greater part of the surface of england and ireland is flat. the surface of scotland and wales is mountainous. the highest mountain in the united kingdom is ben nevis in scotland. the chief rivers can be used by ships. they have slow currents and broad mouths. so the rivers are suitable for commerce. the coastline has excellent harbours. the sea enters deeply into the land and has a great influence on the climate. the winter is not very cold, and the summer is not very hot.
about 60 million people now live in the british isles. nearly all of them speak english, but some speak celtic languages. great britain is one of most highly industrialized countries in the world. it lives by industry and trade. there are some great seaports in britain, such as london, newcastle, liverpool, glasgow and others.
the capital of great britain is london. it is the seat of the government of the whole country. london is ancient, many centuries old. it is also the centre of british cultural life and famous for its places of interest.
great britain is a parliamentary monarchy. the queen or the king is at the head of the state. the country is ruled by the government in the name of the queen (monarch).
the british parliament consists of two houses: the house of commons and the house of lords. the prime minister is at the head of the government.
6. ответьте на вопросы:
1. how many islands do the british isles consist of?
2. by what seas is great britain separated from ireland?
3. are the rivers suitable for commerce?
4. what influences the climate of great britain?
5. how many people live in the british isles?
6. what kind of country is great britain?
7. great britain is the parliamentary monarchy, isn’t it?
8. is london the capital of great britain?
9. by whom is the country ruled?
10. what chambers does the british parliament consist of?
11. who is at the head of the government?
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8. составьте все известные вам типы вопросов к предложениям:
1. about 60 million people now live in the british isles.
2. the country is ruled by the government in the name of the queen.
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Задание 225.
1. She usually wears a T-shirt, but today she is wearing a blouse.
2. She usually wears gloves, but today she is wearing mittens.
3. She usually wears a tie, but today she is wearing a scarf.
4. She usually wears a jacket, but today she is wearing a coat.
5. She usually wears shoes, but today she is wearing boots.
6. She usually wears trousers, but today she is wearing a skirt.
7. She usually wears boots, but today she is wearing trainers.
8. She usually wears a jumper, but today she is wearing a jacket.
Задание 232.
Present Simple:
1. (+) He cleans.
2. (?) Does he clean?
3. (-) He doesn't clean.
Present Continuous:
1. (+) He is cleaning.
2. (?) Is he cleaning?
3. (-) He is not cleaning.
Задание 233.
Present Simple:
1. (+) They pack.
2. (?) Do they pack?
3. (-) They don't pack.
Present Continuous:
1. (+) They are packing.
2. (?) Are they packing?
3. (-) They are not packing.
Задание 234.
1. I am not cooking lunch.
2. I don't cook lunch.
3. He is not swimming.
4. He doesn't swim every day.
5. She doesn't wear trainers.
6. She is not wearing trainers.
7. You don't use my computer.
8. You are not using my computer.
9. They are not making a snowman.
10. They don't make a snowman.
1. The most famous city I ever been to is Budapest
2. The fastest car you ever been in Toyota
3. The most beautiful place I've ever been in is our park.
4. The tallest building I ever been in is my school.
5. The most expensive shop I've ever been in is the Butcher's
6. The best Party I've ever been to is my friend's birthday party.
2. My partner has never written a poem.
3. My Partner has seen a James Bond film
4. My Partner has never gone to London
5. My partner has won a prize
6. My partner has met a famous person
7. My Partner has stayed up all night
8. My Partner has never lost a phone