1. What are the names of the islands situated to the west of the continent of Europe?
- Great Britain, Ireland
"The larger of them is called Great Britain, and the smaller, Ireland."
2. What parts does the island of Great Britain consist of?
- consists of England, Scotland and Wales
"The island of Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales."
3. What is the official name of Great Britain?
- United Kingdom
"UK (the United Kingdom) is the official name of the country, occasionally referred to as Great Britain"
4. How are the people living in the UK called?
- People of Wales are named Welsh. People of Scotland are called Scottish. People who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish.
"The residents of Wales are named Welsh, while the people of Scotland are called Scottish. The correct common name for English, Scottish and Welsh is British. Those who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish"
5. Why is the climate of the British Isles moderate?
- This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream.
"This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream."
6. What is the highest mountain in the UK?
- The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland
"The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland"
7. What are the longest and most important rivers in the UK?
- the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames
"the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames."
1. It's been months since is last rained so the crops are failing.
2. Bolts of lightning lit up the sky throughout the night.
3. Strong circling winds travelled over the land destroying everything in their path.
4. Temperatures reached over 40 degrees for days on end.
5. As the snow fell strong winds blew it around the town.
6. Strong winds blew loose sand and dirt across the area.
7. The river overflowed and water covered the town`s streets.
8. After winds formed over the sea, they hit regions along the coast.
Відповідь:
1. What are the names of the islands situated to the west of the continent of Europe?
- Great Britain, Ireland
"The larger of them is called Great Britain, and the smaller, Ireland."
2. What parts does the island of Great Britain consist of?
- consists of England, Scotland and Wales
"The island of Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales."
3. What is the official name of Great Britain?
- United Kingdom
"UK (the United Kingdom) is the official name of the country, occasionally referred to as Great Britain"
4. How are the people living in the UK called?
- People of Wales are named Welsh. People of Scotland are called Scottish. People who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish.
"The residents of Wales are named Welsh, while the people of Scotland are called Scottish. The correct common name for English, Scottish and Welsh is British. Those who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish"
5. Why is the climate of the British Isles moderate?
- This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream.
"This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream."
6. What is the highest mountain in the UK?
- The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland
"The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland"
7. What are the longest and most important rivers in the UK?
- the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames
"the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames."
8. What is the capital of the country?
- London.
"The capital of the country is London."
9. What type of state is the UK?
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10. Who rules the country?
- Monarchs
"For centuries monarchs ruled Britain. "