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Geographical
profile of the United Kingdom
The UK is a sovereign state to the northwest of mainland Europe
comprising two large islands: the Island of Great Britain, the
northeast part of the Isle of Ireland and about 3,000 small
local islands.
The UK consists of four constituent countries: England, Wales,
Scotland (on the island of Great Britain) and Northern Ireland
(on the Isle of Ireland). The country is washed by the North Sea
in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the west and the English
Channel in the south. The English Channel separates Great
Britain from France, but the country is linked to France by the
Channel Tunnel. The Isle of Man in the Irish Sea and the Channel
Islands are not part of the United Kingdom as they are
self-governing.
One can find nearly every kind of landscape on the British
Isles: moors, mountains, hills, meadows and marshes. The main
areas of mountains and high land are in Scotland, Wales and
Cumbria. The Pennines, called the "backbone of England", are
situated in the centre of England running to the north. Ben
Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles, is situated in the
Grampian Mountains in the Scottish Highlands. The second highest
peak, Snowdon, is situated in the Cambrian Mountains in Wales.
The Cheviot Hills separate England from Scotland.
The climate of the country is generally temperate and oceanic
with plentiful rainfall all year round. The warm currents of the
Atlantic Ocean influence the climate greatly. British winters
are not severely cold while summers are rarely hot.
The largest navigable river in Great Britain is the Thames which
flows into the North Sea and the longest river is the Severn
which flows from the Welsh mountains to southwest.
The Lake District, the most beautiful region in the British
Isles and one of British fourteen national parks, is situated in
the west. The place is a popular holiday destination. Here
England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, is situated.
One of the most famous lakes is the Loch Ness in Scotland.
According to legends, stories and witnesses a monster called "Nessie"
or "Loch Ness Monster" lives in the lake.
ПЛАН-ОТВЕТ. GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
1. Рассказать о географическом положении Великобритании
(northwest of mainland Europe; two large islands; about 3,000
small local islands).
2. Рассказать о составе Соединённого Королевства (four
constituent countries; Northern Ireland).
3. Рассказать об океанах, морях и проливах, воды которых омывают
Британские острова (the Atlantic Ocean; the North Sea; the
English Channel; the Irish Sea).
4. Рассказать о ландшафте Британских островов (varied;
moors/mountains/ hills/meadows/marshes; the Pennines; Ben Nevis;
the Grampian Mountains; the Scottish Highlands; Snowdon; the
Cambrian Mountains; the Cheviot Hills).
5. Рассказать о климате Британских островов (temperate and
oceanic; winters and summers).
6. Рассказать о крупных реках (the Thames; the Severn).
7. Описать Озёрный край (the Lake District; national park;
holiday destination; Scafell Pike) и рассказать об озере
Лох-Несс (most famous; legend about the monster).
QUESTIONS
1. Where geographically is the United Kingdom situated?
2. What islands does the UK consist of?
3. How many constituent countries comprise the UK?
4. What water bodies is the country washed by?
5. What Channel separates Britain from France?
6. What islands are self-governing in the UK?
7. What is the landscape of Britain characterized by?
8. Where are mountainous areas situated?
9. What mountain range is called the "backbone of England"?
10. What are the highest peaks in the British Isles?
11. What mountain range is there in Wales? in Scotland?
12. What can you say about the Cheviot Hills?
13. How can you describe the climate of the UK?
14. What's the water system like in the UK?
15. What is the Lake District famous for?
16. Where is the Loch Ness situated?
17. What legend is connected with it?
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