Exercises I. Work in pairs. Read the statements and say if they are true or false. Begin each sentence with the following phrases. 1. The UK is an island state: it is composed of some 5,500 islands, small and
large.
2. Great Britain and Ireland are separated by the Irish Sea.
3. Highland Britain consists of Scotland, most of Wales, the Pennines and the
Lake District.
4. The swiftest flowing river in the British Isles is the Sprey.
5. The highest mountains are in Scotland and Wales: Ben Nevis is 1,343
metres and Snowdon is 1,085 metres.
6. There are many lakes in Great Britain.
7. The House of Commons plays the major role in law-making.
8. The minimum voting age is 18, and the voting is taken by secret ballot.
II. Answer the following questions. 1. What is the official name of Great Britain now?
2. What sea separates the two main islands?
3. What influences the climate of the British Isles?
4. What are the largest cities of Great Britain?
5. Who is the head of the state?
6. What makes London important for the life of Great Britain?
7. Who designed St. Paul’s Cathedral?
8. What is the historic part of London?
9. What part can be called the center of London?
10. What industries are developed in Great Britain?
11. What is the political system of the United Kingdom?
12. What is understood by the Commonwealth?
13. Is Great Britain a republic or monarchy?
14. What are the main countries of the UK and their capitals?
15. Which countries of the UK occupy the two main islands?
16. What is the area of the UK?
17. Which river is associated with the name of Shakespeare?
18. Which is the swiftest flowing river in the UK?
19. Which is the highest point in the British Isles?
20.What is the population of London?
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21. What parts does London consist of?
22. Which river runs through Londo