Практикум по устной речи по английскому языку учебное пособие для студентов-медиков

Exercises


Задание 1. Ответьте на вопросы по содержанию текста:

1. 
   The U.K. is an island state, isn’t it? Where is it situated?
   
2. 
   What countries does the U.K. consist of? What are their capitals?
   
3. 
   What channel separates the British Isles from the European continent?
   
4. 
   The surface of the British Isles varies very much, doesn’t it?
   
5. 
   What is the north of Scotland called?
   
6. 
   What is the south of Scotland called?
   
7. 
   Are there a lot of long and deep rivers in Great Britain?
   
8. 
   Why is the climate of the British Isles mild?
   
9. 
   Is the U.K. a large country?
   
10. 
    What is the U.K.’s population?
    
11. 
    The U.K. is a highly developed industrial country. What does it produce and export?
    
12. 
    The U.K. is a constitutional monarchy. What does it mean?
    
13. 
    What are the main political parties in Great Britain?
    
14. 
    What chambers does the English Parliament consist of?
    

Задание 2. Закончите предложения логически, найдя окончание в правом столбце. Переведите на русский язык.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated … Great Britain consists of four countries: … The surface of Great Britain … The north of Scotland is mountainous and … The Severn is … The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream … The Queen reigns, but … One of the chief industries of the country …

…varies very much. …influence the climate of the British Isles. …is called the Highlands. …the longest river. …on the British Isles. …is shipbuilding. …does not rule. …England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.