a) Read the text and try to focus on its essential facts. Choose the most suitable heading below for each paragraph

1) Four parts of the UK .
2)The Territory of the British Isles.
3) The Flag of the UK.
4)Economics of the UK.
5) The Population of the UK.
6)The Surface of Great Britain.
7) The Head of the State.

b) Make a précis of the text, using the following phrases:

1.The title of the text is….
2.The text is about ….
3.The text deals with….
4The text covers such points as…
5.It should be underli ned that….
6.In conclusion, I may say that…
7.To my mind….
8.In my opinion…

Step II
EXERCISE 1.
A. Complete the following exercise with gerund or infinitive forms of the indicated verbs.

1. What do you want (do) tonight?

I feel like (go) to a movie.
2. It's not so bad (tell) a white lie, is it?
I don't think (lie) is ever right.

3. It isn't wrong (defend) yourself, is it?

I think (defend) yourself is the right thing to do if you have agood reason.
4. Why did you end up (major) in forestry?
I've always loved (be) outdoors. And I've always had trouble (do) desk jobs.
B. Complete the following exercise with gerund or infinitive forms of the indicated verbs.

1. She decided (move) in another city.

2. Grammarbank is one of the best websites (practice) English grammar.
3. Alicia enjoys (watch) soap operas on television.
4. She refuses (listen) to her father.
5. Students want (get) good grades.
6. Many drivers avoid (drive) in traffic.
7. Do you feel like (eat) hamburger?
8. I can't imagine (jump) out of a flying jet.
9. The president wishes (end) the war.
10. I would love (see) that movie. I heard it's really good.

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