8th form "Paul's Travel Diary" / Reading p. 171

1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the name of the country which lies in the nort-west of the European continent.

2. Britain is the short name of the country.

3. The country has several unofficial names.

4. Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel.

5. All of the four lands which form the country lie on one island called Great Britain.

6. England is the largest and the most populous of the four parts of Britain.

7. England occupies greater part of the British Isles.

8. The national symbol of England is the red dragon.

9. Scotland is proud of its Highlands and Lowlands with a lot of beautiful lakes.

10. Thistle covering the mountains is supposed to be a legendary plant.

11. Northern Ireland occupies the whole second largest island among the British Isles.

12. The Irish Republic was founded many centuries ago.