Respond to the following using expressions of agreement or disagreement

1. In the south Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Northern Ireland is separated from Great Britain by the North Channel. 3. The island of Great Britain is divided into four parts. 4. The most important rivers are the Thames which is the longest and the Severn which is the deepest. 5. Great Britain has a mild climate. 6. The island of Great Britain contains three nations. 7. Wales became part of the Commonwealth in the 19^th century. 8. Gaelic is the language of Welsh people. 9. St.Andrew is the patron of Scotland. 10. Leek is the national emblem of Northern Ireland. 11. The largest and the most densely populated part of the United Kingdom is England. 12. The upright white cross of the union Jack is the cross of St.Patrick.13. India, Pakistan and Ceylon are the countries of the Commonwealth.

6. Comment on the following statements. While answering use the expressions:

in my opinion – по моему мнению

personally I think -лично я думаю

as far as I’m able to judge – насколько я способен судить

1. Great Britain has favorable conditions for farming.

2. Great Britain has a mild climate.

3. The United Kingdom is the name which was introduced in 1801.

4. The Union Jack is the national flag of UK.

5. The UK is a highly industrial country.

6. The Englishman’s home is his castle.

7. Say what is meant by:

mild climate, three nations of Great Britain, the United Kingdom, the Union Jack, decolonization, British Empire, the Commonwealth.

8. Speak on Great Britain according to the plan:

a)Geographical position; b)Climate; c)Main parts of Great Britain; d)The history of the United Kingdom; e)Scotland; f)Wales; g)England; h)Northern Ireland; i)Industry; j)Commonwealth; k)The British people.