Karpiuk 9th ex.2, p.182

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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 ... 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 ... 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.