Exercise 4. Answer the questions 1)What is the official name of Great Britain now?
2)What parts does the UK consist of and what are their capitals?
3)What is the national symbol (emblem) of England (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)?
4)What is the British flag called? Why?
5)What are the names of two main islands of the British Isles?
6)What separates Great Britain from the continent?
7)What do we call the narrowest part of the English Channel?
8)Why is the UK called an island state?
9)What do we call people who were bom in Britain? In Scotland? In Wales? In Ireland?
10)Is English the only language people speak in the UK?
11)What is the Union Jack? What does the Union Jack look like and what does it symbolize?
12)What language is spoken in Scotland? In Wales? In Ireland?
13)How big is London compared with other cities?
14)How does the scenery change across the country?
15)What is the British climate like?
16)What is the English weather like?
17)What is Stratford-upon-Avon famous for?
18)What is Oxford famous for? Cambridge?
19)What is Liverpool famous for?
20)What is Lake district famous for?
Travelling is the most exciting thing in the world. First of all, it lets us discover the world and to see different countries, experience their cultures and traditions. Moreover, we enrich our knowledge about life in general and particularly about ourselves. Travelling also gives us an opportunity to meet new interesting people, learn new languages and develop our skills. That’s why I’m trying to travel as much as possible.
The best trip I’ve ever had in my life was to France. Although it happened two years ago, but I still recall this wonderful time with a great pleasure. I went there with two of my friends and it was really the right decision, because we travelled by coach and the journey took a long time. We were playing cards on the way, singing songs and joking all the time. As we arrived we checked in a hotel not far from the center. We were exhausted but in a good mood.
Dear Like,
How are you? You know, that I like winter very much and New Year is my favourite holiday. Because, I hope, you know, that our family tradition to celebrate it at home. Every year on New Year's Eve we have a wonderful party. And I would like to invite you.
I will send the details in a separate letter.
In the meantime, you open the package that you came with a letter, I would like to congratulate you on the upcoming New Year.
I sincerely wish you a Happy New Year!
I wish all your dreams come true in the new year! Of course, I wish you to fulfill all your plans, so that in all your endeavors you will be lucky and successful!
Happiness, health and all the best to you in the new year!
Happy holiday!
Take care, and than We will meet at the party!
Your Kate.