The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Let’s talk about The UK. What do you know about this country?
1 What English-speaking countries do you know?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the united States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English-speaking countries. They are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many ways. For example, the way of life of their people. Each country has its own history, customs, traditions, its own national holidays. But they all share a common language. But I would like to tell you about the UK.
| The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244.000 square kilometers. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Belfast. The capital of the UK is London. The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands, while the south is called the Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but mountains are not high. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain (1.343 m). There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river. The Thames is the deepest river. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean, and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence on the climate of the British Isles. It is mild the whole year round. The population The UK is over 57 million people. The national anthem is "God Save the Queen." The national currency is pound. The flag of the UK is known as the Union Jack. It has its history. It all began in 1603 when Scotland was joined to England and Wales. The flag is made up of 3 crosses. The UK is a constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of the State is Queen Elisabeth II. In practice, Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the parliament. The head of the parliament is the Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. |
2 What sights can you visit in London? .What landmarks would you recommend us to visit in GB?
Tower Bridge is the most famous bridge over the River Thames. There is a museum inside.
The Tower of London is now a museum, it used to be a prison, the Royal residence and a treasure house.
Buckingham Palace is the official London home of the Queen. The Palace with 600 rooms is open to the public in summer, when the Queen is on holiday.
Hyde Park is a popular London park with Speaker’s Corner, where you can say anything you like to the public.
Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column is London’s most famous square with a column
named after Admiral Nelson who won the battle of Trafalgar. The square is surrounded by many famous buildings.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Let’s talk about The UK. What do you know about this country?
1 What English-speaking countries do you know?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the united States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English-speaking countries. They are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many ways. For example, the way of life of their people. Each country has its own history, customs, traditions, its own national holidays. But they all share a common language. But I would like to tell you about the UK.
| The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244.000 square kilometers. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Belfast. The capital of the UK is London. The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. The north of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Highlands, while the south is called the Lowlands. The north and west of England are mountainous, but mountains are not high. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain (1.343 m). There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river. The Thames is the deepest river. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean, and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence on the climate of the British Isles. It is mild the whole year round. The population The UK is over 57 million people. The national anthem is "God Save the Queen." The national currency is pound. The flag of the UK is known as the Union Jack. It has its history. It all began in 1603 when Scotland was joined to England and Wales. The flag is made up of 3 crosses. The UK is a constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of the State is Queen Elisabeth II. In practice, Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the parliament. The head of the parliament is the Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. |
2 What sights can you visit in London? .What landmarks would you recommend us to visit in GB?
Tower Bridge is the most famous bridge over the River Thames. There is a museum inside.
The Tower of London is now a museum, it used to be a prison, the Royal residence and a treasure house.
Buckingham Palace is the official London home of the Queen. The Palace with 600 rooms is open to the public in summer, when the Queen is on holiday.
Hyde Park is a popular London park with Speaker’s Corner, where you can say anything you like to the public.
Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column is London’s most famous square with a column
named after Admiral Nelson who won the battle of Trafalgar. The square is surrounded by many famous buildings.
The clock tower, is known all over the world as Big Ben. Big Ben is in fact the tower bell, which weighs 14 tonnes.
Piccadilly Circus is one of the most famous London landmarks. It is a square surrounded by souvenir shops and places to eat. The square is round.
3. What questions would you like to ask your British friend about Britain and British holidays?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What questions do you ask your British friend about his country? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What British dish would you advise me to taste?
British people have food traditions and many specific dishes that should be tasted. Among which you find the famous shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, fish and chips, Yorkshire pudding, roast chicken or turkey and many others.
6. What can you tell me about British holidays and traditions?
There are a lot of holidays, which are celebrated in Great Britain every year. New Year is celebrated on the first of January. On that day people visit their friends and there is a lot of dancing and eating. In Scotland people bring a coin and a piece of coal for good luck .
St. Valentine's Day is on the 14th of February. People send Valentine cards to the people they love.
In April people celebrate Easter. At Easter children eat chocolate Easter eggs. Parents hide them in the house or in the garden and children have to look for them.
On the 31st of October there is Halloween. People make lanterns out of pumpkins. Some people have parties and dress as witches and ghosts.
The 25th of December is Christmas Day. People decorate Christmas trees with tinsel and lights. They hang stockings on the fireplace. There are beautiful Christmas decorations in the streets. The traditional Christmas meal is roast turkey and Christmas pudding.
What famous festivals and celebrations do you know? Recommend us to take part in.
7 . Speak about famous festivals and celebrations in the UK.
Every year on the fifth of November Bonfire Night is celebrated all over the UK. Queen Elizabeth I made some laws against the Roman Catholics. King James I agreed with her. Guy Fawkes thought that it was unfair and plotted to kill King James and blow up the Houses of Parliament. They put gunpowder under the house next door to the parliament building. But on the morning of 5th November 1605 soldiers found them and arrested. King James I ordered to have a great bonfire on the night of 5th November to commemorate that event. Today people burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes, bake potatoes, eat a traditional cake and other food. People also enjoy fireworks display. Children used to take their home-made guys out in the street and ask for “a penny for the Guy”.
The clock tower, is known all over the world as Big Ben. Big Ben is in fact the tower bell, which weighs 14 tonnes.
Piccadilly Circus is one of the most famous London landmarks. It is a square surrounded by souvenir shops and places to eat. The square is round.
3. What questions would you like to ask your British friend about Britain and British holidays?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What questions do you ask your British friend about his country? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What British dish would you advise me to taste?
British people have food traditions and many specific dishes that should be tasted. Among which you find the famous shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, fish and chips, Yorkshire pudding, roast chicken or turkey and many others.
6. What can you tell me about British holidays and traditions?
There are a lot of holidays, which are celebrated in Great Britain every year. New Year is celebrated on the first of January. On that day people visit their friends and there is a lot of dancing and eating. In Scotland people bring a coin and a piece of coal for good luck .
St. Valentine's Day is on the 14th of February. People send Valentine cards to the people they love.
In April people celebrate Easter. At Easter children eat chocolate Easter eggs. Parents hide them in the house or in the garden and children have to look for them.
On the 31st of October there is Halloween. People make lanterns out of pumpkins. Some people have parties and dress as witches and ghosts.
The 25th of December is Christmas Day. People decorate Christmas trees with tinsel and lights. They hang stockings on the fireplace. There are beautiful Christmas decorations in the streets. The traditional Christmas meal is roast turkey and Christmas pudding.
What famous festivals and celebrations do you know? Recommend us to take part in.
7 . Speak about famous festivals and celebrations in the UK.
Every year on the fifth of November Bonfire Night is celebrated all over the UK. Queen Elizabeth I made some laws against the Roman Catholics. King James I agreed with her. Guy Fawkes thought that it was unfair and plotted to kill King James and blow up the Houses of Parliament. They put gunpowder under the house next door to the parliament building. But on the morning of 5th November 1605 soldiers found them and arrested. King James I ordered to have a great bonfire on the night of 5th November to commemorate that event. Today people burn an effigy of Guy Fawkes, bake potatoes, eat a traditional cake and other food. People also enjoy fireworks display. Children used to take their home-made guys out in the street and ask for “a penny for the Guy”.
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