Topic «English-speaking countries»

1.Read the text below and complete the tasks that follow.

The English-Speaking World

Today, English is an official language in several unique countries, each boasting its own culture, history, and natural wonders.

The United Kingdom (the UK) is an island nation in northwestern Europe. It is a union of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London. To the north lies Scotland, famous for its historic capital, Edinburgh, and mysterious lakes called lochs.

The United States of America (USA) consists of 50 states. Its flag has 50 stars for the states and 13 stripes for the original colonies. The USA is famous for its cultural diversity and the long Mississippi River.

Canada, the USA's northern neighbor, is a bilingual nation where people speak English and French. It is famous for cold winters and the red maple leaf on its flag. Canada shares Niagara Falls directly on its border with the USA.

Australia is the smallest continent, often called "The Land Down Under". It is famous for unique wildlife like kangaroos and koalas. Its official capital is Canberra, a city built to stop the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne.

New Zealand is called Aotearoa ("The Land of the Long White Cloud") in the native Maori language. It is famous for glaciers and active volcanoes. While it has its own Prime Minister, it still recognizes the British Monarch as its head of state.

Task 1.Read the sentences and write T (True) or F (False) according to the text.

1. The United Kingdom consists of three countries located on one island. _____
2. Canada has two official languages because of its history. _____
3. The stars on the US flag represent the original thirteen colonies. _____
4. In the Maori language, New Zealand means "The Land of the Long White Cloud". _____
5. Australia is both the largest island and the largest continent in the world. _____
6. The Mississippi River is a famous natural landmark located in Canada. _____

Topic «English-speaking countries»

1.Read the text below and complete the tasks that follow.

The English-Speaking World

Today, English is an official language in several unique countries, each boasting its own culture, history, and natural wonders.

The United Kingdom (the UK) is an island nation in northwestern Europe. It is a union of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its capital is London. To the north lies Scotland, famous for its historic capital, Edinburgh, and mysterious lakes called lochs.

The United States of America (USA) consists of 50 states. Its flag has 50 stars for the states and 13 stripes for the original colonies. The USA is famous for its cultural diversity and the long Mississippi River.

Canada, the USA's northern neighbor, is a bilingual nation where people speak English and French. It is famous for cold winters and the red maple leaf on its flag. Canada shares Niagara Falls directly on its border with the USA.

Australia is the smallest continent, often called "The Land Down Under". It is famous for unique wildlife like kangaroos and koalas. Its official capital is Canberra, a city built to stop the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne.

New Zealand is called Aotearoa ("The Land of the Long White Cloud") in the native Maori language. It is famous for glaciers and active volcanoes. While it has its own Prime Minister, it still recognizes the British Monarch as its head of state.

Task 1.Read the sentences and write T (True) or F (False) according to the text.

1. The United Kingdom consists of three countries located on one island. _____
2. Canada has two official languages because of its history. _____
3. The stars on the US flag represent the original thirteen colonies. _____
4. In the Maori language, New Zealand means "The Land of the Long White Cloud". _____
5. Australia is both the largest island and the largest continent in the world. _____
6. The Mississippi River is a famous natural landmark located in Canada. _____

Task 2.Match the countries (1–5) with their correct descriptions (A–E).

1 — _____, 2 — _____, 3 — _____, 4 — _____, 5 — _____

Task 3.Read the sentences and write one missing word in each gap. Rely on the facts from the text.

1. In Scotland, people use the local word "__________" to describe their beautiful and mysterious lakes.
2. The American flag has fifty __________ to represent each of its federal states.
3. Canada is a __________ nation, which means people there officially speak two languages.
4. Although New Zealand is independent, it still recognizes the British __________ as its official head of state.
5. While Sydney and Melbourne are famous, Canberra is the official __________ of Australia.
6. The United Kingdom is situated on islands in northwestern __________.

Task 4.Answer the questions using information from the text. Keep your answers short (1–3 words).

1. Which specific part of the UK is famous for the city of Edinburgh?
2. Which spectacular natural landmark is located on the border between the USA and Canada?
3. What is the official capital of Australia?
4. Who is the head of government (not head of state) in New Zealand?
5. What does the number 13 represent on the flag of the United States?
6. Which two unique animals are mentioned as symbols of Australian wildlife?

Task 2.Match the countries (1–5) with their correct descriptions (A–E).

1 — _____, 2 — _____, 3 — _____, 4 — _____, 5 — _____

Task 3.Read the sentences and write one missing word in each gap. Rely on the facts from the text.

1. In Scotland, people use the local word "__________" to describe their beautiful and mysterious lakes.
2. The American flag has fifty __________ to represent each of its federal states.
3. Canada is a __________ nation, which means people there officially speak two languages.
4. Although New Zealand is independent, it still recognizes the British __________ as its official head of state.
5. While Sydney and Melbourne are famous, Canberra is the official __________ of Australia.
6. The United Kingdom is situated on islands in northwestern __________.

Task 4.Answer the questions using information from the text. Keep your answers short (1–3 words).

1. Which specific part of the UK is famous for the city of Edinburgh?
2. Which spectacular natural landmark is located on the border between the USA and Canada?
3. What is the official capital of Australia?
4. Who is the head of government (not head of state) in New Zealand?
5. What does the number 13 represent on the flag of the United States?
6. Which two unique animals are mentioned as symbols of Australian wildlife?

КЛЮЧІ

Task 1: 1. F (The UK consists of four parts) 2. T 3. F (Stars represent 50 states; stripes represent 13 colonies) 4. T 5. F (Australia is the smallest continent) 6. F (The Mississippi is in the USA)

Task 2: 1 — E, 2 — C, 3 — A, 4 — B, 5 — D

Task 3: 1. lochs 2. stars 3. bilingual 4. monarch (або queen) 5. capital 6. Europe

Task 4: 1. Scotland 2. Niagara Falls 3. Canberra 4. The Prime Minister (або Prime Minister) 5. The original colonies (або 13 colonies) 6. Kangaroos and koalas (у будь-якому порядку)