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The Geographical Position of Great Britain (1)

There are two large islands and several smaller ones, which lie in the north-west coast of Europe. Collectively they are known as the British Isles. The largest island is called Great Britain. The smaller one is called Ireland. Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel. The country is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Great Britain is separated from Belgium and Holland by the North Sea, and from Ireland - by the Irish Sea.
In the British Isles there are two states. One of them governs of the most of the island of Ireland. This state is usually called the Republic of Ireland. The other state has authority over the rest of the territory. The official name of this country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. But it is usually known by a shorter name - "The United Kingdom". The total area of Great Britain is 244,000 square km.
They say that the British love of compromise is the result of the country's physical geography. This may or may not be true, but it certainly is true that the land and climate in Great Britain have a notable lack of extremes. The mountains in the country are not very high. It doesn't usually get very cold in the winter or very not in the summer. It has no active volcanoes, and an earth tremors which does no more than rattle teacups in a few houses which is reported in the national news media. The insular geographical position of Great Britain promoted the development of shipbuilding, different training contacts with other countries.

Location of Great Britain (1)

On the northwestern coast of Europe there are two large and several small islands. Together they are known as the British Isles. The largest island is called Great Britain. The smaller one is Ireland. Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel. The country is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Great Britain is separated from Belgium and Holland by the North Sea, and from Ireland by the Irish Sea.
There are two states in the British Isles. One of them occupies the island of Ireland. This state is usually called the Republic of Ireland. The rest of the territory is subordinate to another state. The official name of this country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. But it is usually known by the short name "United Kingdom". total area Great Britain is 244,000 km2.
It is said that the British love for compromise is the result of the country's geographical location. This may or may not be true, but the truth is that the topography and climate of the UK is characterized by the absence of any contrasts. The mountains in the country are not very high. It is not very cold here in winter and not very hot in summer. There are no active volcanoes in the country. Earthquakes that are reported in the media only cause cups to rattle in a few houses. The insular geographical position of Great Britain contributes to the development of shipbuilding, a variety of trade relations with other countries.

Questions:

1. Where is Great Britain located?
2. What is the total area of Great Britain?
3. What is the official name of this country?
4. Is Great Britain a mountainous country?
5. What "s the result of the country" s physical geography?

Vocabulary:

British Isles - British Isles
to govern - manage
to rattle - chat
volcano
earth tremos - earthquake
to be separated - to be separated
insular - island

The Geographical Position of Great Britain

In the British Isles there are two states. One of them governs of the most of the island of Ireland. This state is usually called the Republic of Ireland. The other state has authority over the rest of the territory.

The official name of this country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. But it is usually known by a shorter name - "The United Kingdom". The total area of Great Britain is 244,000 square km.

They say that the British love of compromise is the result of the country's physical geography. may or may not be true, but it certainly is true that the land and climate in Great Britain have a notable lack of extremes. The mountains in the country are not very high. It doesn't usually get very cold in the winter or very not in the summer. It has no active volcanoes, and an earth tremos which does no more than rattle teacups in a few houses which is reported in the national news media. The insular geographical position of Great Britain promoted the development of shipbuilding, different training contacts with other countries.

Geographic location of Great Britain (translation)

On the northwestern coast of Europe there are two large and several small islands. Together they are known as the British Isles. The largest island is called. The smaller one is Ireland. Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel. The country is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Great Britain is separated from Belgium and Holland by the North Sea, and from Ireland by the Irish Sea.

There are two states in the British Isles. One of them occupies the island of Ireland. This state is usually called the Republic of Ireland. The rest of the territory is subordinate to another state.

The official name of this country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. But it is usually known by the short name "United Kingdom". The total area of Great Britain is 244,000 km2.

It is said that the British love for compromise is the result of the country's geographical location. This may or may not be true, but the truth is that the topography and climate of the UK is characterized by the absence of any contrasts. The mountains in the country are not very high. It is not very cold here in winter and not very hot in summer. There are no active volcanoes in the country. Earthquakes that are reported in the media only cause cups to rattle in a few houses. The insular geographical position of Great Britain contributes to the development of shipbuilding, various trade relations with other countries.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is located on the British Isles and lies to the north-west of continental Europe. It is separated from the continent by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover in the south and the North Sea in the east. In everyday speech the term “Great Britain” is often applied to the United Kingdom as a whole.

The British Isles consists of two main islands (Great Britain and Ireland) and a large group of smaller islands. Great Britain is separated from Ireland by the Irish Sea. Historically the territory of Great Britain is divided into 3 parts: England, Scotland and Wales. It doesn't include Northern Ireland. The population of Great Britain is over 60 million people. The total area is 209,000 km2 (two hundred and nine thousand square kilometers).

The British landscape is very varied. Geographically the island of Great Britain is made up of three main regions: Lowland, Midland and Highland Britain. The Midlands occupy central counties of England. This is a region of valleys and low hills. Lowland Britain covers the territory of eastern and southern England. Highland Britain comprises Scotland, most of the Wales, the Pennine Chain and the Lake District in England. Scotland and Wales are the most mountainous parts of Great Britain. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest point (1343 meters). Along the western coast runs the mountain range of Cumberland. The Cheviot Hills mark the boundary between England and Scotland.

The rivers in Great Britain are quite short and most of them flow in the eastward direction. The rivers (the Thames, the Severn, the Tweed, the Trent, the Tyne) never freeze in winter and allow all-year navigation.

Translation

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is located in the British Isles and lies to the northwest of continental Europe. It is separated from the continent by the English Channel and the Pas de Calais in the south and the North Sea in the east. In everyday life, the term "Great Britain" is often applied to the entire United Kingdom as a whole.

The British Isles consist of two main islands (Great Britain and Ireland) and a large group of smaller islands. Great Britain is separated from Ireland by the Irish Sea. Historically, the territory of Great Britain is divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. It does not include Northern Ireland. The population of Great Britain exceeds 60 million people. The total area is 209,000 sq. km.

The British landscape is very diverse. Geographically, the island of Great Britain has developed from three main areas: the lowlands, the middle belt and the highlands of Britain. The middle lane occupies the central counties of England. It is an area with valleys and low hills. The British Lowlands cover eastern and southern England. Highland Britain consists of Scotland, most of Wales, the Pennines and the Lake District in England. Scotland and Wales are the most mountainous parts of the UK. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest point (1343 meters). The Cumberland mountain range runs along the west coast. The Cheviot Hills mark the border between England and Scotland.

The rivers of Great Britain are rather short, and most of them flow in an easterly direction. The rivers (Thames, Severn, Tweed, Trent, Tyne) never freeze in winter and allow year-round navigation.

In the UK in English lesson, you will learn new vocabulary and be able to say basic facts. Next, we will look at geography and climate, touch on traditions and customs, and also learn about official symbols. By the way, Great Britain in English will be Great Britain.

basic facts

Let's look at the basic facts, a story on this topic must necessarily include information about the national flag and coat of arms, the government, and of course, you should always be able to say how London, the capital of Great Britain, will be in English.

London is the capital of Great Britain. – London is the capital of Great Britain.

National Flag of Great Britain is called Union Jack. The national flag of Great Britain is called the Union Jack.

The Royal Coat of Arms represents the shield divided into four quarters. — National emblem represents a shield divided into four parts.

The shield is supported by Scottish Unicorn and British Lion. – The shield is supported by a Scottish unicorn and a British lion.

The Royal Coat of Arms - the royal coat of arms

The nature of government is constitutional monarchy. - The government is characterized by a constitutional monarchy.

Let's take a look at the words needed to learn.

Capital - the capital.
The Royal Coat of Arms is the royal coat of arms.
To represent - represent, portray.
Shield - a shield.
The Union Jack is the official flag of the UK in English.
To divide - to divide.
Quarter - a quarter.
Government - the government.

geographic features and weather

Let's look at the geographical location of Great Britain in English, and also pay attention to the peculiarities of the weather.

Geographical position

Let's say the following phrases in English, and then consider the new words that occur in them.

The United Kingdom is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. The United Kingdom is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.

Please note: the words sea (sea) and ocean (ocean) are capitalized, and there is also a definite article before their names.

It is separated from the continent by the Strait of Dover and the English Channel. - It is separated from the continent by the Strait of Dover and the English Channel (English Channel).

There are also several island groups – the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and the Outer Hebrides. - There are also several groups of islands - Shetland, Orkney, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and the Outer Hebrides.

To locate - to locate.
Between - between.
To separate - to separate.
Strait, channel - strait.
Several - several.
Island - an island.

Climate

Let's look at what climate (climate) and weather (weather) are typical for Britain. So, this is what the UK climate looks like in English.

The United Kingdom has temperate and mild climate. – The United Kingdom has a temperate and mild climate.

The weather can be very changeable. – The weather can be very changeable.

There are many dense mists called fogs from October to March. – From October to March, there is often a strong obscurity, which is called dense fog.

Fogs - fogs

Englishmen joke that they don't have a climate, but only different weather. - The British joke that they have no climate, but only different weather.

The English climate is moody. The English climate is capricious.

Let's see what words we need to remember.

Temperate - moderate.
Mild - soft.
Changeable - changeable.
Dense - thick.
Mist - light mist.
Fog - dense fog.
To joke - to joke.
Different - different.
Moody - capricious, with a changeable mood.

By the way, the full name of Great Britain in English is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Celebrations and traditions

Let's see what we can name holidays in the UK in English.

On Christmas Eve offices close early but the shops stay open late. Offices close early on Christmas Eve, but shops stay open until late.

In order to collect and then donate money the carol-singers in villages come and sing carols. – To collect and then donate money, praisers in the villages come and sing Christmas carols.

The New Year is not such a popular holiday as Christmas in England and some people even ignore it. - New Year not as popular as Christmas in England and some people even ignore it.

New Year's Eve in Scotland is called Hogmanay. - The evening before the New Year in Scotland is called Hogmanay.

In all countries it is a time for merrymaking and giving presents. – In all countries, this is a time of fun and gift giving.

Easter is a time for the giving and the receiving of presents, for the hot cross buns and Easter Bonnet Parade. – Easter is a time of gift exchanges, Easter buns with the image of a cross and the Easter Parade of Hats.

Easter Bonnet Parade - Easter Bonnet Parade

Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in Northern Ireland on March 17. - Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in Northern Ireland on March 17th.

On April Fool's Day all people are given an excuse to play the fool. - On April 1, all people are given an excuse to fool around.

The 1 st of May was a pagan spring festival, on this day the girls put on their best dresses and await for the crowning of the May Queen. May 1 was a pagan spring holiday, on this day the girls put on their best dresses and await the coronation of the May Queen.

Please note: in English, with holidays, the preposition on is used.

After reading the sentences about the traditions of Great Britain in English, let's learn new vocabulary.

In order to - in order to.
To collect - collect.
To donate - donate.
Carol-singer - praiser.
Carols - Christmas carols.
Village - a village.
To ignore - ignore.
Merrymaking is fun.
Excuse - an excuse, an excuse.
To play the fool - fool around.
Pagan - pagan.
Festival - holiday, festival.
To put on - dress.
To await - wait, wait.
Crowning - coronation.

By learning about the UK topic, your English topic can now include information about the geographic location and typical weather in Britain. The British laugh at their weather, because it is very diverse, which is why they say that they do not have a climate, but only "options" of weather. The climate is quite difficult to determine, but it has its own pronounced features. They say that two strangers in the UK they can chat for hours talking about the weather. Living in neighboring regions, they may be "familiar" with different weather conditions.

You can also say about the official symbols of Britain. As you already understood, the entire United Kingdom consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. They are not similar and have their own traditions, but holidays such as Christmas, April 1 are celebrated in all corners of Britain. After watching a video about the UK, you can add some new useful phrases to your English text about the UK:

The geographical location of Great Britain - The geographical location of Great Britain

Located in northwestern Europe, lying to the north of France and west of the Netherlands (1) and Denmark (2), the United Kingdom, known popularly as Great Britain, is 244,786 sq. km (94,512 sq. miles).
It is situated on the British Isles. There are 5,500 islands. The two main islands are Great Britain and Ireland.
The British Isles are separated from Europe by the Strait of Dover (3) and the English Channel. The British Isles are washed by the North Sea in the East and the Atlantic Ocean in the West.
The territory of Great Britain is divided into Lowland Britain and Highland Britain. Lowland Britain contains (4) Southern and Eastern England. Highland Britain includes Scotland. Wales, the Pennines and the Lake District.
As well the territory of Great Britain is divided into four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England is in the southern and central part of Great Britain. Scotland is in the north of the island. Wales is in the west. Northern Ireland is situated in the north-eastern part of Ireland.
England is the richest, the most fertile (5) and most populated part in the country. The main territory is a vast plain. In the north-western part of it there are many beautiful lakes. This part is called Lake District, which is an isolated compact mountain group to the west of the Pennines.
Scotland is a land of mountains. The Highlands of Scotland are among the oldest mountains in the world. The chain of mountains in Scotland is called the Grampians (6). Its highest peak is Ben Nevis. In England there is the Pennine (7) Chain. In Wales there are the Cumbrian Mountains.
The British Isles have many rivers but they are not very long. The longest of them is the Severn (8). It flows into the Irish Sea. The most important river in Scotland is the Clyde. Glasgow stands on it. The Thames is the widest river in Great Britain. It is over 200 miles long. It flows through the rich agricultural and industrial areas of the country. London, the capital of Great Britain, is situated on it.
The population of Great Britain is over 56 million. Of every ten people in the United Kingdom, almost eight live in towns, four of them in one of the eight major urban groups.
The Greater London - the largest center of industry, the most important center of office employment and the capital city - is the largest of all cities in Great Britain. Other largest cities of the country are: Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The flora of the British Isles is much varied and the fauna is similar to that of the north-west of Europe.
England once "the workshop of the world" (9), was the first to become a highly developed industrial country. The following branches are developed in Britain's economy: shipbuilding, textile industry, engineering and metal, woollen and cotton manufacturing, coal-mining and light industry.
The country is not very rich in natural resources. With the exception of iron ore, all metallic ores have to be imported.
The small proportion of the total population is engaged in agriculture. The main contributions to British agriculture are from crops (24%), stock (10)(38%) and horticultural products (11) (11%).
The geographical position of Great Britain is rather good as the country lies on the cross- ways of the sea routes from Europe to other parts of the world.

Located in northwestern Europe, north of France and west of the Netherlands and Denmark, the United Kingdom, better known as Great Britain, covers an area of 244,786 square kilometers. km. (94,512 sq. miles).
It is spread over the British Isles, which include 5,500 small islands and 2 large islands: Great Britain and Ireland.
The British Isles are separated from Europe by the Pas de Calais and the English Channel. In the East they are washed by the North Sea, and in the West by the Atlantic Ocean.
The territory of Great Britain can be divided into lowlands and hills. The first includes southern and eastern England, while the highlands cover Scotland, Walia, pass into the Pennines and reach the region of lakes.
The UK includes: England, Scotland, Wally, Northern Ireland. England is the southern and central part of Great Britain. Scotland is located in the north of the island. Walia is in the west and Northern Ireland is in the northeast of Ireland.
England is the richest, most fertile and most populated country. Most of the territory is a boundless plain, in the northern west of which there are beautiful lakes. This part is called the Lake District, isolated in the west by a small mountain range from the Peniny Mountains.
Scotland is a land of mountains. The Scottish Highlands are among the oldest mountains in the world. The range of mountains in Scotland is called the Grampian Mountains. highest point The Grampian Mountains is Ben Nevis. In England, the Pennines are located, and in Wallia, the Cambrian.
The British Isles are rich in rivers that do not stand out for their length. The longest of these is the Severn, which plunges into the Irish Sea. The most important river in Scotland is the Clyde, on the banks of which the city of Glasgow is located. The Thames is the widest river in Great Britain, 200 miles long. It flows through rich agricultural and developed industrial regions of the country. The capital of Great Britain, London, located on its banks.
The population of Great Britain is 56 million people. Of every ten inhabitants of the United Kingdom, about 8 live in cities, and 4 of them live in one of the eight metropolitan areas.
Greater London is the largest industrial and business center and the largest capital of the country
Great Britain. Others major cities Great Britain are: Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh.
The flora of Britain is largely different from the flora of northwestern Europe, while the fauna has a lot in common.
England, in the past the "workshop of the world", was the first to become a highly developed industrial country. The following industries are well developed: shipbuilding, textile industry, energy and metallurgy, woolen or cotton processing industry, coal mining and light industry.
The country has few natural resources. With the exception of iron ore, all metals in the UK are imported.
A small part of the population is involved in agriculture. The bulk of the British Agriculture are cereals (24%), cattle (38%), horticultural products (11%).
The geographical position of the UK is quite convenient, since the country is at the crossroads of sea routes from Europe to other parts of the world.

Vocabulary

1. Netherlands ["neðələndz] - the Netherlands
2. Denmark ["denmɑːk] - Denmark
3. Strait of Dover - Strait of Pas de Calais
4. comprise - include, cover
5. fertile ["fɜːtaɪl] - fertile
6. the Pennines
7. the Grampians ["græmpɪənz] - Gramnian mountains
8. the Severn - p. severn
9. "the workshop of the world" - "workshop of the world"
10. livestock - number of cattle
11. horticultural products - horticultural products

Questions

1. What is the geographical position of the British Isles?
2. Where is Lake District located?
3. What are the main chains of mountains in Great Britain?
4. What is the longest river in Great Britain?
5. What advantages does Great Britain have due to its geographical position?