Впр. 1. Read the text below. Match (1-5) with the phrases (A-E)
(Вправу не переписувати! У вас має бути так: 1А, 2В, 3С і т.д.)
A name of the country is
B in the hills and mountains
C from one part of the country to another
D of the British Commonwealth of Nations
E one-fifth of Ireland
The United Kingdom is the heart (1). It has been ranked among the leading
nations of the world for more than 500 years. The British people have been leaders in many
fields – science, exploration, government and art.
The official (2) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The island of Great Britain includes England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland, which
covers about (3) , also is a part of the United Kingdom. London is the capital and the
largest city.
The face of the land varies (4) . Great manufacturing cities and prosperous
farms lie on the green plain of England. Deposits of coal and other valuable minerals are
mined (5) of Wales.
2) Впр. 2 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions (from, of, by, up, at,
forward, on, with, to.) (Вправу не переписувати! У вас має бути так: 1. by , 2. on , 3. at
і т.д.)
1. The United Kingdom is separated the European continent the English
Channel.
2. The United Kingdom is made ___ of four lands: England, Scotland and Wales and
Northern Ireland.
3. We can get to England train or ferry.
4. Many visitors to Britain prefer travelling ___ plane landing Heathrow or Gatwick
airport.
5. Gatwick airport is situated 47 km south London.
6. I’m looking to visiting London.
7. Northern Ireland has border the south and the west the Irish
Republic.
3) Впр. 3 Read the statements about the United Kingdom and correct them.
Model: The official title of the UK is Great Britain.
Це речення неправильне. Ви його не переписуєте, а пишите тільки правильний
варіант а саме : The official title of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland.
1. The UK lies between the Atlantic Sea and the North Ocean.
2. The UK is an island nation in eastern Europe.
3. The Pennines are the area of olains in northern England.
4. The UK’s largest lake is Loch Ness in Northern Ireland.
5. The Channel Tunnel links the UK with Ireland.
If he were not busy, he would come.
2. If she had studied well, she she wouldn't have got bad marks.
3. If he hadn't broken his bicycle, he would have gone to the country.
4. If he had practice, he would speak English well
5. If I hadn't had a bad headache yesterday, I would have come to see you.
6. If the ship hadn't been sailing near the coast, it wouldn't have struck a rock.
7. If he had been in town, he would have been present at our meeting.
8. If the pavement hadn't been so slippery, I wouldn't have fallen and hurt my leg.
9. If the sea were not rough, we could sail to the island.
10. If they hadn't made a fire, the wolves wouldn't have run away.
1. Если бы он не был так близорук (short-sighted), он бы узнал меня вчера в театре.
If he were not so short-sighted, he would have recognised me in the theatre yest
2). A city is a large human settlement. It can be defined as a permanent and densely settled place with administratively defined boundaries whose members work primarily on non-agricultural tasks. Cities generally have extensive systems for housing, transportation, sanitation, utilities, land use, and communication.
3.In addition to serving as a site for royal coronations and burials, Westminster Abbey has famously been the location for 17 royal weddings—including the 2011 marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton
4.Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of the UK's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every summer.
5.The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It's the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there.
6.The poorest statistical area in London; Barking, Dagenham and Havering, has an average disposable income of £16,801 per head – two and a half times poorer than the richest area in the capital.
7.The UK has been described as a "cultural superpower", and London has been described as a world cultural capital.