Great Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on two large islands called the British
Isles. The largest island is Great Britain, which consists of three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. The
smaller island is Ireland and there are about five thousand small islands.
The country's shores are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and the Irish Sea. The English channel
separate Great Britain from the continent.
The total area of the U.K. is 244.000 square kilometers with a population of 56 million. It is one of the most
populated countries in the world. The greater part of the population is urban. About 80 percent of people live
in numerous towns and cities. More than seven million people live in London area. Very often the inhabitants
of The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland are called English.
The surface of the British Isles varies very much. There are many mountains in Scotland, Wales and northwest
of England but they are not very high. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain. Scotland is also famous
for its beautiful lakes.
The mountains in Great Britain are not very high. There are many rivers in Great Britain, but they are not very
long. The Themes is the deepest, the longest and the most important river in England.
The United Kingdom is a highly developed industrial country. It produces and exports machinery, electronics,
textile. One of the main industries of the country is shipbuilding.
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Рlan for the text "Great Britain":
Introduction: location and description of the British Isles
Great Britain: composition and geography
Shores and surrounding seas
Population and urbanization
Scotland: mountains and lakes
Rivers in Great Britain, with emphasis on the Thames
Industry and exports, with focus on shipbuilding
Conclusion: summary of main points.
План рассказа:
I. Введение
Описание расположения Великобритании на Британских островах
Упоминание о крупных географических объектах
II. География Великобритании
Описание площади и населения страны
Упоминание о процентном соотношении населения городов и сельской местности
Описание главного города Лондона
III. Рельеф и природа Великобритании
Упоминание о горных хребтах в Шотландии, Уэльсе и северо-западе Англии
Описание озер в Шотландии
Упоминание о реках и описании главной реки Темзы
IV. Экономика и промышленность Великобритании
Упоминание о развитой промышленности и экспорте страны
Описание основной отрасли - судостроения
V. Заключение
Подведение итогов рассказа
Упоминание о Великобритании как развитой индустриальной стране.