What separates great britain from the continent

GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION TERRITORY

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK for short) is situated on a group of islands lying off the north – west coast of Europe. The total area of the country is 94217 sq. miles (244021 sq. km.) of which nearly 99% is land and remainder inland water. The UK is a small country. It is twice smaller than France and Spain. The UK’s territory is 2% of the inhabited territory of the world, claiming the 75 th place among other countries.

The prime meridian of 0 (or the zero longitude line) passes through the old Observatory of Greenwich in London. The time in every country in the world is calculated from this line.

Of all the islands comprising the territory of the UK, Great Britain is the largest, being the biggest island in Europe and the 7 th largest in the world. It is 300 miles (483 km) across its widest, 60 km. at its narrowest and 600 miles (966 km) long at its longest.

Western Scotland is fringed by numerous islands – the Hebrides. To the north and far north of Scotland are the important groups of the Orkneys and the Shetlands. All these islands have administrative ties with the mainland. But two islands the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea and the Channel Islands in the English Channel, lying south of England and forming archipelago, have a large measure of administrative autonomy and strictly are not part of the UK but are dependencies of the Crown.

THE SEAS

Great Britain is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the north, north-west and south-west. From the Europe continent it is separated by the North Sea, the Strait of Dover and the English Channel. The North Sea and the English Channel are often called the Narrow Seas. On the west Great Britain is separated from Ireland by the Irish Sea, the North Channel and St. George Channel. The most important sea routes pass through the English Channel and the North Sea linking Europe with America.

Great Britain is very irregular shaped, being deeply indented by numerous gulfs of the sea. Owing to the numerous bays and inlets no point in Great Britain is as much as 75 miles (121 km) from the sea.

The seas surrounding the British Isles are rather shallow – less than 91 m. because the islands lie on the continental shelf. It can be proved by the fact that to the north-west along the edge the sea floor plunges abruptly from 183 m to 914 m. the shallow waters are important because they provide excellent fishing grounds as well as breeding grounds for fish.

The original connection of the British Isles with the continent can be further proved by the fact that the chalk ridge which ends in the cliffs of Dover reappears on the coast of France opposite, and the position and quality of the coal layers beneath the chalk in Kent have very much in common with those in France.

Still further proof of the continental origin of the British Isles is the remains of elephants and extinct species of other animals and plants found in Britain. They help to establish the dates when the British Isles became separated from the continent. The remains of elephants prove that the English Channel was formed after these animals had reached the continent. Obviously, in the Ice Age the first human inhabitants of Britain were able to migrate from the continent on foot long before man learned boat making.

THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

The English Channel which separates Great Britain from France stretches 350 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. It is 120 miles and its widest point and only 21 miles (36 km) at its narrowest. One can see the white cliffs of Dover from the French coast on a clear day. This may explain the origin of the Old Romantic name given to Britain – Albion.

The British Channel is one of the busiest and most dangerous shipping routes in the world. Half of all the world’s ship collisions take place between the Western end of the Channel and the Baltic. There is a strong tide running up the Channel from the south, and other coming down from the north. These two tidal movements meet near the mouth of the Thames, creating very strong currents.

Also there is a huge mountain called the Goodwin Sands in the Channel. It is 30 km long and 13 km wide. The mountain of sand constantly moves and sucks ships into it. For centuries the Channel has been Britain’s defence against invaders. And it has also been the way to the Continent, a highway crowded with ships.

Several armies of swimmers have crossed the Channel by balloon, canoe, rowing boat, parachute water-skis and swimming. It presents a challenge even to the strongest swimmers as the tides and currents make it difficult for a swimmer to stay on course and swim in a straight line. The maneuvers to avoid the currents more than double the distance. The first person to swim the Channel in 1875 was captain Matthew Webb. He landed in France 21 hours and 45 minutes after entering the water at Dover. Since then 4000 people have tried to cross the Channel, but less 400 have succeeded. The water in the Channel is usually cold, there is oil on the surface and there are a lot of jelly fish under the water. The Channel swimmers cover their bodies with grease to protect their bodies. The swimmer loses 7 kg of his weight during the swimming. But swimming enthusiasts are not stopped by the difficulties. Their purpose is not only to cross the Channel, but to set a new record. An Englishman called Michael Read swam the Channel 31 times. The fastest time was 7 hours 40 minutes. The youngest person to swim was 11-year-old boy. It took him 12 hours to swim across in September 1998.

THE CHANNEL TUNNEL

The idea of a tunnel under the sea between Britain and France has been put forward a number of times over the last 200 years. Even Napoleon had a plan to dig a tunnel and conquer England. On several occasions constructions were actually started.

One of the first people who tried to dig a tunnel under the Channel was a French mining engineer, Albert Mathieu by name. His tunnel collapsed. In 1881 colonel Beamont and captain English from Britain also tried to dig a tunnel. Their tunnel went 6 km out into the Channel. Queen Victoria stopped them saying it was dangerous to have a link with France. It was a very good tunnel and it still survives.

The latest abandoned project was that of 1975. In 1987 a new Anglo-French group called Eurotunnel was chosen to construct a system which was to link the road and rail works of Britain and France. The Channel, as it is commonly known, was opened on May 6, 1994. It took 10 years to build it. There are two rail tunnels and a service and security tunnel, each nearly 50 km long. Lorry and car drivers take their vehicles onto special trains and stay inside their Lorries and cars for 20 minutes journey through the tunnel. Foot passengers sit in a normal train compartment. Direct trains already run from London to Paris and Brussels. Trains, which carry motor vehicles as well as passengers, can travel through the tunnel at speed as high as 160 km per hour (100 m\h). There is also a possibility that separates road tunnel for cars and Lorries will be built in the future. The tunnel is the largest undersea tunnel in the world.

THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND

Conventional short form: The United Kingdom

Abbreviation: The UK

England The English rose	Wales The Welsh leek and daffodil
Scotland The Scottish thistle	Northern Ireland (Ulster) The Irish shamrock

Great Britain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consists of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244,000 square kilometres.

The UK is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. GB consists of England, Scotland and Wales and doesn’t include Northern Ireland. The capital of the UK is London.

The British Isles are separated from European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of GB is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

The surface of the British Isles varies very much. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands, while the south, which has beautiful valleys and plains, is called the Lowlands. The highest mountain Ben Nevis (1343) is in Scotland; the highest peak in Wales is Snowdon (1085).

There are a lot of rivers in GB, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one.

The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. The UK enjoys warmer winters and cooler summers than other countries at the same latitude.

The most unpleasant aspect of English weather is fog and smog. This is extremely bad in big cities especially in London. The fog spreads everywhere so cars move along slowly and people can’t see each other. They try not to be run over by a car but still accidents are frequent in the fog.

The flora of the British Isles is varied and the fauna is similar to that of the north-west of Europe.

The country is not very rich in natural resources. Over three quarters of Britain’s land is used for farming; farms produce nearly half of the food that Britain needs. The UK is a highly developed industrial country too, known as a producer and exporter of machinery, electronics, ships, aircraft and navigation equipment.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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1. Answer the questions:

1. Where does Great Britain lie?

2. What separate Great Britain from European Continent?

3. What parts do Great Britain and the United Kingdom include?

4. What are the most important isles?

5. How can you define the climate of Great Britain?

6. What goods are produced in the UK?

2. Complete the sentences:

4. The British Isles are separated from European continent by the … and the …

6. The longest river is …

7. The Thames is the … and the most important one.

8. The warm waters of … influence the climate of the British Isles.

10. Over three quarters of Britain’s land is used for …

11. The UK is a highly … industrial country.

Great Britain. Location

Location
Britain forms the greater part of the British Isles, which lie off the north-west coast of mainland Europe. Great Britain is separated from the Continent by the English Channel. «Great Britain» is a geographical expression but «The United Kingdom» is a political expression. The full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain comprises England, Wales and Scotland.
Great Britain is in fact the biggest of the group of islands which lies between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The total area is 242,534 sq. km. Britain is just under 1,000 km long from the south coast of England to the extreme north of Scotland, and just under 500 km across in the widest part.

The population of the United Kingdom is 57 million people. The British Isles today are shared by two separate and independent states. The smaller of these is the Republic of Ireland, with its capital in Dublin. The larger, with London as its capital, is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This long title is the result of a complicated history. The island of Great Britain contains three «nations» which were separated at earlier stages of their history: England, Scotland and Wales. Wales had become part of the English administrative system by the 16th century. Scotland was not completely united with England until 1707. The United Kingdom is a name which was introduced in 1801 when Great Britain became united with Ireland.

England
The largest and most densely populated part of the United Kingdom is England. The population of England is 47, 837 million people. England is washed by the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and the Strait of Dover. The name «England» is derived from the Angles. Roman rule lasted for over 300 years from A. D. 43. The last invasion of England took place in 1066 when Duke William of Normandy defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings. At that time the English language was very much transformed.
The capital of England is London, which is the largest city in Britain. It is situated on the River Thames (the most important one). There are many rivers in England, the longest is the Severn. England is mostly a lowland country. Upland regions are in the north and the south-west. Northern England, Midland and South England — each part is different but very picturesque.
The English like to spend their holiday in Lake District, which is in the Northern England.
The main industries in England are the wool industry (with its centre in Leeds and Bradford), heavy machinery, shipbuilding, the cotton industry (the centre is Manchester).

Scotland
Scotland is the most northern part of the island of Great Britain. Its population is over 5 million people. Scotland was inhabited mainly by the Picts.
In the 6th century, the Scots from Ireland (or Scotia) settled in what is now Argyll, giving their name to the present-day Scotland. During the 9th century, the various parts of Scotland united in defence against the Vikings. The powerful monarchy which existed in England threatened Scottish independence throughout the Middle Ages. In 1603 James VI of Scotland became also James I of England when Queen Elizabeth I of England died without children. In 1651 Scotland was united with England, although Scotland kept its own parliament. In 1707, both countries, realizing the benefits of closer political and economic union, agreed on a single parliament for Great Britain.
The Cheviot Hills mark the boundary between England and Scotland. The greater part of Scotland is surrounded by sea. Scotland includes the Hebrides off the west coast and the Orkney and Shetland Islands off the north coast. It is bounded by the North Sea on the east.
Scotland is divided into three parts: the Highlands, the Lowlands and the Southern Uplands. The Highlands are among the oldest mountains in the world. There are a lot of valleys and lakes in this region, the best known lake is Loch Ness.
Most of the population of Scotland is concentrated in the Lowlands. The biggest city is Glasgow. It is an industrial city and an important port in the United Kingdom. Shipbuilding is the leading industry. But other industries such as iron and steel, engineering and coal-mining are highly developed too. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. It is the cultural centre of Scotland.

Wales
In 1301 after defeating the native princes of Wales, King Edward I of England named his son Prince of Wales. Since then the eldest son of the King or Queen of England has traditionally been given this title. In 1536 Wales was brought into the English system of national and local government by Act of Union.
Most of Britain was inhabited by Celts until the 4th century. Welsh and English are both official languages in Wales now.
The population of Wales is over 3 million people. About 75% of the people of Wales live in urban districts.
Wales is a highland country of old, hard rocks. North Wales is a country of mountains and deep valleys. South Wales is a land of high hills. The capital of Wales is Cardiff (an industrial city and a port). Cardiff is an administrative and educational centre. Such industries as coal-mining, steel production, electronics, electrical engineering are developed in this part of the country.
The Welsh are fond of folk music, singing and poetry. Welsh literature is one of the oldest in Europe.

Northern Ireland
A number of kingdoms had emerged in Ireland before the Christian era. Ireland didn’t escape the invasion of the Vikings, who dominated the country during the 10th century. In 1169 Henry II of England launched an invasion of Ireland. He had been granted its overlordship by the English Pope Adrian IV who wanted to bring the Irish church into full obedience to Rome.
The English Civil Wars (1642—1651) led to uprisings in Ireland which were crushed by Cromwell. During the 18th century various efforts were made by British Government to achieve stability. In 1800 an Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland was signed.
The «Irish question» continued as one of the major problems of British politics during the 19th century. In 1985 the Anglo- Irish Agreement was signed in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.
The population of Northern Ireland is about 1.5 million people. It occupies one sixth of the territory of the United Kingdom. 53% of the population live in urban areas. The largest industry is agriculture. The main industrial centre and a large port is Belfast.

The Weather
Britain is as far north as Canada’s Hudson Bay or Siberia. Edinburgh is 56 degrees north of the equator, the same latitude as Moscow, yet its climate is generally mild and temperature rarely exceeds 32°C or fall below 10°C. That’s because of the Gulf-stream which brings warm water and air across the Atlantic from the Gulf of Mexico. As a result snow falls occasionally and doesn’t remain for long (except in the Scottish mountains). Rainfall is well distributed throughout the year.
The wind brings rain from the Atlantic to the hills of the west. This means that the western parts of Britain are wetter than the eastern, which are sheltered.
London is much drier than the continental cities (e. g. Hamburg). Its weather may be unpredictable, but not too wet.

Exercises
I. Answer the questions.
1. When did Scotland and Wales start being governed from London?
2. Prince Charles is Prince of Wales. Where does this title come from?
3. What are the main industries in England?
4. What regions is Scotland divided into?
5. When was an Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland signed?
6. What are the Welsh fond of?
7. Why is Britain warmer than other countries on the same latitude?
8. How can you explain that London is drier than continental cities?
9. Why is the south of Great Britain better suited to farming than the west or the north?

II. Explain the difference between these expressions:
Great Britain, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the British Isles.

Answers
III. 1. geographical; 2. the North Sea; the Atlantic Ocean; 3. 242,534 sq. km. 4. Dublin; 5. 1801; 6. 300; 7. Cardiff; 8. the Cheviot Hills; 9. the Vikings; 10. Belfast.
IV. 1. b.; 2. c.

(Великобритания: Тексты для устных ответов и письменных работ на английском языке. Авт.-сост. И. Ю. Баканова)

AN OUTLINE OF GEOGRAPHY AND NATURE

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of the Island of Great Britain and the northern part of the Island of Ireland (the southern part of which is the Republic of Eire) and a number of small islands especially to the west of Scotland. The country is usually called simply Great Britain.

The Island of Great Britain is divided into three parts – England, Wales and Scotland. England and Wales form the southern part of the island and Scotland occupies its northern part.

From the west Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, from the east by the stormy North Sea and the southern coast is washed by the English Channel(which separates Great Britain from the continent), the narrower part of which being called the Strait of Dover. It is quite close to the continent, being only 22 miles wide.

Being comparatively small Britain is known for a variety of scenery found on such a small area. One can find here both a low-lying land and hilly areas, flat fields as well as lofty mountains. The surface of Eastern England is flat. Scotland and Wales are hilly and mountainous. The mountains are not very high as compared with those of the world, the loftiest one – Ben Nevis (Scotland) being only 4400 feet (1343 m) in height.

In the west we can see the Cambrian Mountains occupying the greater part of Wales; in the north – the Cheviot Hills separating England from Scotland; the Pennines – to the south of the Cheviot Hills and Cumbrian Mountains famous for the number and beauty of their lakes. There are sixteen lakes here, the largest being Windermere. This part of the country, called the Lake District, is the most beautiful and the wettest part of Great Britain.

There are many rivers in Britain, but none of them being very long as compared with the greatest rivers of the world. Many of the rivers have been connected with each other by means of canals.

The principal rivers are the Severn, the Thames and the Trent. The Severn is the longest river in Britain but the Thames is the most important one. The Severn is 210 miles in length, the Thames is a little over 200 miles. The Thames is rather wide and deep. Its current being slow, it is quite suitable for navigation. Large vessels can get as far as London Bridge – 50 miles from the sea.

The seas surrounding the British Isles are shallow – usually less than 300 feet deep. The shallowness is in some way an advantage. Shallow water is warmer than deep water and helps to keep the shores from extreme cold. It is too the home of plenty of fish, a million tons of which are caught every year.

Perhaps you have also noticed on the map that the coast-line being irregular contains numerous harbours serving as convenient ports, among which are London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Portsmouth and others. It is also an interesting fact that no part of the country is more than seventy miles from the sea.

3. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What parts does the Island of Great Britain consist of? 2. What are the names of the waters washing the coasts of Great Britain? 3. What are the most important rivers in Great Britain? 4. What is the longest river in Great Britain and what is the most important one? 5. Are the mountains of the British Isles high? 6. Are the rivers in Great Britain connected by means of canals? 7. Is the Thames a navigable river? 8. Are the seas surrounding Great Britain shallow or deep? 9. Is shallowness an advantage in some way? 10. What can you say about the coastline of Great Britain?

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1. Переведите следующие словосочетания и предложения на русский язык:

а) to catch the train, to catch fish, lofty appearance, lofty hills, lofty ideals, a stormy sea, a rainy day, both of my friends, the total area, a slow current, a slow man, current events, by means of, in this way, in such a way, in many different ways, an advantage of education, to keep warm, to keep the shores from extreme cold, in the extreme North, the beauty of nature, the sea shore, half the size of France, suitable clothes for cold weather, deep knowledge, to provide the population with consumer goods.

б) 1. My watch is slow. 2. John is always behind because he is a slow boy. 3. Don’t be slow, you’ll be late for classes. 4. You must go as far as the centre of the city, then go straight along the main street as far as the Palace of Culture, which is situated opposite the new library. 5. The Ostankino Palace and the ancient church situated against the background of an old park form a beautiful architectural ensemble. 6. The British people live on a group of comparatively small islands which form part of Europe. 7. What mountains separateEurope from Asia? 8. Tom is my close friend. 9. English is a comparatively easy language. 10. Where do you keep your books and magazines? 11. I’m sorry, I kept you waiting. 12. Can you keep secrets? 13. My friend made a short report on currentevents. 14. The current of this river is very fast. 15. Living in a big city also has some advantages – cinemas, theatres, concert halls and libraries. 16.The advantages of a good education are very great. 17. The book contains much useful information. 18. He has served in the army for 30 years. 19. I know Mary as well as her sisters and brothers. 20. Are you learning only German or English as well? 21. Both the teachers and the students took part in sports events. 22. They both are good at geography. 23. Both of them are final-year students. 24. I spoke to them both. 25. The flat surface of the table was covered with a bright plastic. 26. He serves as a gardener.

2. Переведите на английский язык:

береговая линия; важный порт; удобная гавань; низкие и пологие холмы; плоская поверхность; зелёные поля; глубокое озеро; окружающие моря; пролив, отделяющий континент от острова; деревня, окружённая лесом; преимущество благоприятных условий; сравнивать высоту гор; на морском побережье; глубина горных озёр; занимать площадь; образовывать архитектурный ансамбль; ботинки, удобные для дождливой погоды; ехать до центра города.

Тесты по страноведению «Великобритания»

Тесты по страноведению.

I. Choose the right answer ( Выберите правильный ответ .)

a) Ottawa, b) Quebec, c) Toronto, d) Melbourne.

a) franks, b) dollars, c) crones, d) pounds.

3. Robin Hood is.

a) a national hero of England, b) a British spy, c) a popular character of novels and tales, d) a famous writer.

a) Queen of Britain, b) British Prime Minister, c) leader of the Labour party, d) a film star.

a) coffee, b) tea, c) cocoa, d) milk

a) in Africa, b) in North America, c) in South America, d) in Brazil.

a) a separate country, b) part of Great Britain, c) part of the US, d) an island.

a) to the west of England, b) to the east of England, c) to the north of England, d) to the south of England.

а ) English, b) French, c) English and French, d) English and Spanish.

a) New York, b) Washington, c) Boston, d) Philadelphia.

a) dry, b) frosty, c) mild, d) tropical.

a) No 10, Downing Street, b) the Tower of London, c) Buckingham Palace, d) Westminster Palace.

13. What river does London stand on?

a) the Thames, b) the Severn, c) the Avon, d) the Clyde.

14. Under what king did the knights of the round table gather together?

a) Henry IV, b) Edward II, c) Arthur, d) William the Conqueror

15. What is Britain separated from the Continent by?

a) the English Channel, b) the Persian Gulf, c) the Suez Canal, d) the Gulf of Mexico.

a) American, b) English, c) Scottish, d) Welsh.

a) «Canterbury Tales,» b) «Alice in Wonderland,» c) «Treasure Island,» d) «Maugly.»

Choose the right answer ( Выберите правильный ответ .)

a) a national hero of Britain, b) a poet, c) a famous historian, d) the man that wanted to set fire to the House of Parliament.

a) Isaac Newton, b) Alexander Bell, c) Michael Faraday, d) James Watt.

a) breakfast, b) lunch, c) dinner, d) snack.

4. Which party was Margaret Thatcher the leader of?

a) Labour, b) Social-Democratic, c) Liberal, d) Conservative.

5. What is the most ancient monument in Great Britain?

a) the Lower West Gate, b) Stonehenge, c) Hadrian’s Wall, d) the Tower Gate.

6. Who is the head of the government in the UK?

a) Prime Minister, b) Queen, c) Speaker, d) Chancellor.

7. Where is the Bank of England situated?

a) in the West End, b) in the East End, c) in the City, d) in the South.

8. What is English marmalade?

a) apple jam, b) orange jam, c) sweets, d) a cake.

a) chicken, b) roast beef, c) fish, d) turkey.

10. Who wrote «Winnie-the-Pooh»?

a) L. Carroll, b) O. Wilde, c) J.R. Tolkien, d) A. Milne.

11. What monument is there in the centre of Trafalgar Square?

a) Cromwell’s statue, b) Nelson’s Column, c) Queen’s statue, d) Edward Elgar’s statue.

12. What’s the name of Sir Churchill?

a) Winston, b) George, c) Christopher, d) Benjamin.

a) London, b) Cambridge, c) Oxford, d) Edinburgh.

14. What is the emblem of Wales?

a) Rose, b) Leek, c) Thistle, d) Shamrock.

15. What’s the name of the Queen’s eldest son?

a) Charles, b) Philip, c) Andrew, d) Edward.

Choose the right answer ( Выберите правильный ответ .)

1. Where is Ben Nevis situated?

a) in Scotland, b) in Wales, c) in England, d) in Northern Ireland.

2. Who is the head of the state in Britain?

a) Mayor, b) Prime Minister, c) Queen, d) Speaker.

3. What is soccer?

a) American football, b) hockey, c) squash, d) boat-racing.

4. What’s the name of the British flag?

a) Star-Spangled Banner, b) Stripes and Stars, c) Union Jack, d) John Bull.

5. What London street is famous for shops?

a) Oxford Street, b) Fleet Street, c) Lombard Street, d) Charing Cross Road.

6. What was J. Constable?

a) a musician, b) a politician, c) a poet, d) a painter.

7. What’s the name of the most famous clock in Britain?

a) Big Albert, b) Big Stephen, c) Big Wren, d) Big Ben.

a) a dish, b) a pattern of the kilt, c) a bird, d) a dance.

9. Where is Glasgow situated?

a) in Scotland, b) in Wales, c) in England, d) in Northern Ireland.

10. What’s the name of the London underground?

a) Metro, b) Tube, c) Subway, d) Underground,

a) February, b) May, c) November, d) December

a) a train, b) a small plane, с ) a hotel room for two people, d) a bus

a) Michael-bear, b) Tom-bear, c) Teddy-bear, d) Jack-bear.

a) Wales, b) England, c) Ireland, d) Scotland.

a) Scot, b) Scottish, c) Scotch, d) Scotland’s.

Complete the sentences.

1. The official name of Great Britain is.

2. The American flag is known as.

3. The Russian flag consists of.

4. The poetic name of our country.

5. The longest river in the USA is.

6. English is the official language.

7. The population of the Russian Federation is.

8. There are four historic parts.

9. The Russian National Emblem is. 10. The Red Rose is the floral.

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