Read and Speak. Круглова М.В. - 60 стр.

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EXERCISES:

I. Fill in the blanks in the sentences using the appropriate words and word

combinations from the following list:

to occupy, to be composed of, to separate, to be situated off, a cross, a patron

saint, upright, diagonal.

1. Great Britain and Ireland .... by the Irish Sea.

2. The UK .... most of the territory of the British Isles.

3. The flag of the UK is made up of three .... .

4. The UK ... some 5,500 islands, large and small.

5. The UK ... the west coast of Europe between the Atlantic Ocean and the North

Sea.

6. The ... red cross is the cross of St. George, ... of England.

7. The white ... cross is the cross of St. Andrew, ... of Scotland.

8. The red ... cross is the cross of St. Patrick, ... of Ireland.

II. Correct the statements if they are not true.

1. The United Kingdom is the official name of the country which occupies Great

Britain and Northern Ireland.

2. Great Britain is sometimes referred to as the United Kingdom of Great Britain

and Northern Ireland.

3. Great Britain and Ireland are separated by the North Sea.

4. The UK is one of the world’s smaller countries.

5. The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the English

Channel.

6. English is the only language speaking in the UK.

7. The flag of the United Kingdom is made up of three crosses.