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15.04.2023 11:45 •  Английский язык

ОТВЕТИТЬ НА ВОПРОСЫ The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is known as the United Kingdom, UK or Britain. The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, The North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. The UK is a constitutional monarchy and unitary state consisting of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The capital of the UK is London.

London stands on the river Thames which flows into the North Sea. It`s one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. The city is very old. It has more than 20 centuries old history. There are most famous buildings in England are Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, and St. Paul`s Cathedral.
Big Ben – is the large clock in one of the towers of the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben is named after sir Bengamin Hall, the first Commissioner of works. Big Ben is one of the symbols of London.
The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is the seat of the two parliamentary houses of the United Kingdom: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Whoever comes to London is eager to see the Tower of London. It had been a fortress, royal residence. Later on, it became a state prison. The Tower is associated with some of the darkest scenes in the history.
Westminster Abbey is a Gothic monastery church in London. Located next to the Houses of Parliament in the heart of London. Is a must see for any London visitor.

Task - Answer the questions (7 points)
Write full name of the county from the text ---
Write capital of this country. ---
Write river where London stands---
One the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe
the large clock in one of the towers of the Houses of Parliament---
What is the Tower of London?—
Westminster Abbey is-