All About Great Britain. Vocabulary and Reading /p. 182-187/

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The UK includes / consists of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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When people mention / refer to the country, most of them shorten its name to the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain.

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The North Sea and the English Canal / Channel separate / divide the island from Europe.

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The climate is manipulated / influenced by the Gulf Stream.

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Northern Ireland which occupies / conquers the northeastern state / part of Ireland lies to the west, across / round the Irish Sea.

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Great Britain is an island lying … the north-western coastline of Europe.

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The UK is often referred … as Britain.

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The UK consists … four parts.

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Due … the influence of the Gulf Stream the UK has a warm and mild weather.

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Two islands are separated … the Irish Sea.

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The UK is washed … the Atlantic Ocean.

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The main rivers … Great Britain are the Thames and the Severn.

What is the full name of the country?

Where is the UK situated?

What is the capital of Great Britain?

England is only one part of the United Kingdom. How many countries are there in the UK?

How do we call the flag of Great Britain?

Who is the patron saint of England?

Who is the head of the UK?

Which of these writers is not English?

Which of these actors is not English?

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