English-Speaking Countries. Australia. Great Britain

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Australia is the largest continent in the world.

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Vast areas of desert cover most of Central and Western Australia.

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Australia is washed by the waters of three oceans.

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Most people live in the north of the country.

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The snow lies for seven months of the year in the southeast.

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The United Kingdom lies between the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean and … , and comes within 35 km of the northwest coast of France, from which it is separated by … .

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Northern Ireland shares a 360 km international land boundary with the Republic of Ireland. 

… beneath the English Channel, now links … with France.

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The UK is made up of several islands. The only land border connecting the UK to another country is between … and the Republic of Ireland.

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The UK is washed by the English Channel to the south, which separates it from continental Europe, by the North Sea to the east and by … and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Read the text England and tick the sentences which are describing the country.

England, the largest of the countries on the island of Great Britain, covers a area of over 130,279 sq km. Much of the land in England is flat, forming meadowlands, and less than 10 per cent of the area is covered with woodlands. There are mountains in the north and the west of England. The highest point in England is Scafell Pike, 978m, part of the Cumbrian Mountains in north-west England. The Pennines, a large chain of hills, run down from the Scottish border to the river Trent about halfway down the country. The Thames, England’s best-known river, is also the longest one. It flows through London.

Read the text Wales and tick the sentences which aren't describing the country.

Wales lies on the western side of the island of Great Britain and occupies the total area of 20,779 sq km. The coastline of Wales is narrow and twisted, and has many picturesque bays, the largest is Cardigan Bay. Mountains occupy most of the territory of Wales. The main range is the Cambrian Mountains, which extend north and south through central Wales. Other major highland areas are the Brecon Beacons in the south-east and the Snowdon massif, in the northwest. Bala Lake is the largest natural lake in Wales. The River Dee is the most important river of Wales. In the south numerous rivers flow through steep valleys, including the Usk, Wye, Teifi, and Towy.