A short story about Britain in English. Great Britain, oral topic in English with translation

Many writers painted pictures of the extraordinary fogs of London, when traffic stopped on the streets, and people captured by the darkness were forced to stop so as not to get lost. And then the only ones who did not experience any new inconveniences were the blind. Living in constant darkness, they often offered their services as guides to the sighted who lost their way ... England, ladies and gentlemen. Let "s talk about it!

Essay on great Britain

Hi, everyone! If you’re an English learner you should be familiar with the country where people speak this language as the mother tongue. Furthermore, this knowledge is particularly important for better understanding and feeling the language. So, I'd like to let you know more about Great Britain, its inhabitants and their customs, and traditions.

Firstly, we should take into consideration the full name of this country - the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the fact that it includes four magnificent countries: Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland. So Great Britain is really diverse and involves the features of its unique parts and their nationalities. Each country is charming on its own. Scotland is famous for its whiskey, kilts and amazing highlands. Ireland fascinates with its music, dances and Irish beer. England attracts people by its sights, phone boxes, red buses and such a special atmosphere.

As far as I know Great Britain is one of the biggest European countries, but it really differs from any other. First of all, it’s located on the British Isles and is separated from its neighbors by seas. This fact actually explains the main characteristics of the British - conservatism and isolation. Moreover, it's a well-known fact that the UK has a unique polity - a constitutional monarchy which is the symbol of the country. The real power belongs to the parliament, but the monarch Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family are of the great honor in the UK. They live in Buckingham palace in London, in the place which is for its guards and the great ceremony of their changing. Everyone who comes there wants to take a photo with the guard and make him move. As the nation with the Royal family, the British are known as very polite people with perfect manners.

As for me, I have never been to this country, but I dream to do it one day. I'm fascinated with British music, literature and especially the weather. I think the rainy and foggy weather covers some kind of mystery that I'd like to unravel.

Essay on the UK

Hello everyone! If you are studying English, then you should be aware of the country in which this language is spoken as a mother tongue. In addition, this knowledge is especially important for a better understanding and feeling of the language. So, I would like to tell you a little about Great Britain, its people, their customs and traditions.

First, it is worth taking into account the full name of this country - the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the fact that it includes four majestic countries: Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland. Thus, the UK is truly diverse and has absorbed the traits of its unique parts and their nationalities. Each country is charming in its own way. Scotland is renowned for its whiskey, skirts and wonderful highlands. Ireland captivates with its music, dancing and Irish beer. England attracts people with its attractions, telephone booths, red buses and such a special atmosphere.

As far as I know, the UK is one of the largest countries in Europe, but it really is different from any other. First of all, it is located on British isles and is separated by the seas from its neighbors. This fact largely explains the main features of the British - conservatism and isolation. In addition, it is generally known that Great Britain has a special form of government - a constitutional monarchy, which is the symbol of the country. In reality, the power belongs to parliament, but the monarch - Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family - are highly revered in the country. They live in Buckingham Palace, in a place known for its security and wonderful change ceremony. Everyone who comes here wants to take a photo with the guard and make him move. As a nation with royalty, the British are known for their extreme politeness and perfect manners.

As for me, I have never been to the UK, but I dream of being there one day. I am fascinated by British music, literature and especially the weather. I think the rainy and foggy weather hides some kind of mystery that I would like to unravel.

(in preparation for the exam in English language and expanding regional knowledge about the country of the target language)

1. The Geographical Position of Great Britain

1) What is the official name of Great Britain?
2) What countries does Great Britain consist of and what are their capitals?
3) Why is the UK called an island state?
4) Where is the UK situated? What separates Great Britain from the continent?
5) What are the names of two main islands of the British Isles?
6) What do we call the narrowest part of the English Channel?

Remember the words: consist of, include, be made up of.

Complete the sentences:
1. Great Britain consists of ...
2. Great Britain doesn’t include ...
3. The UK is made up of ...

Remember the English words on the topic:: lie, be separated by, be washed by, be surrounded by.

Translate the sentences:

1. An island is a part of land that is surrounded by water on all sides.
2. Great Britain is an island state and is surrounded by seas on all sides.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland lies on the British Isles. The British Isles consists of two large islands - Great Britain and Ireland and about 5 thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244,000 square kilometers. On the island of Great Britain you can find England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland lies on the island of Ireland.

The British Isles are separated from Europe by the English Channel and the North Sea. In the west their coasts are washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

Great Britain is the largest islands in the British Isles. It is also the largest island in Europe and the seventh largest island in the world.

The UK is one of the world’s smaller countries. It is twice smaller than France and Spain.

2. Climate of Great Britain

Answer the questions based on the information you have learned:
1. What is the British climate like?
2. What is the British weather like?

The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence the climate of the islands. It is mild all the year round. It means that it’s never too hot or too cold. Winters are extremely mild. Snow may come but it melts quickly. The coldest months are January and February, the warmest ones are July and August. But the climate is not the same in all parts of England. The western part is warmer than the east. It has also more rain. The North is colder than the South, but in winter the coldest districts are the eastern ones. There is much humidity in the air of England. It is well-known as a foggy country.

If climate is mild, it is warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Also we can say that the climate on the British Isles is temperate and humid.

temperate- moderate
humid- wet

In the past, most Londoners had open fireplaces in which they used coal. The result was that there was a tremendous concentration of smoke and soot in the air. It was the cause of dense and heavy fogs.

While a heavy fog hung over a big English city for days, only a few miles away in the country, the sky might be cloudless and the sun shining brightly. In London today, however, there are no open coal fires. As a result, there are fewer fogs and the air is clean.

The weather is so changeable that the English often say that they have no climate but only weather. They use the comparison “as changeable as the weather” of a person who often changes his mood or opinion about something.

The Russian also say that they have three variants of weather: when it rains in the morning, when it rains in the afternoon or when it rains all day long. The weather is the favorite topic of conversation in the UK. SOON

Answer the questions:

1) Why is the British climate mild? What influences it?
2) Does it vary?
3) Which districts are the coldest in Britain?

3. The Nature of Great Britain

Answer the questions based on the information you have learned:
1. What are the names for two types of landscape in Great Britain?
2. What is the most picturesque place in England?

Remember:

landscape- landscape
scenery- landscape

The main characteristic of British landscape is that it changes very often.
The scottish scenery is amasing.

Typically English landscape - the Lowlands. Photo by the author

The surface of the British Isles varies very much. Geographically, the island of Great Britain is divided into two main regions: Lowland Britain (the Lowlands) and Highland Britain (the Highlands). The lowlands include central, southern and eastern England. They have beautiful valleys and plains.

The highlands consist of Scotland, most of Wales, the pennines and the Lake District. It is mountainous part of Britain, but the mountains are not very high. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland (1343m).

Scotland. Ben Nevis is the highest point in the UK. Photo by the author

Scotland is separated from England by the cheviot hills, running from east to west. The pennine chain extends (stretches) southward from the cheviot hills into the midlands, plain regions with low hills and valleys.

Remember:

the Pennine Chain [‘penaɪn] - Pennine Mountains
the Cheviot Hills [‘ʧiːvɪət] - Cheviot Hills (mountains separating Scotland from England)
the Midlands - Midlands (central counties of England)
the Lake District - Lake District

There is a district in Great Britain which is widely known for it association with the history of English literature and the name of William Wordsworth (1779-1859), the founder of the Lake School of poets. This district is called The Lake District.

The lake school- "The Lake School" - a literary collaboration of romantic poets of the early 19th century, named after the Lake District, where poets William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge lived.

Answer the questions and check yourself:

Answer the questions based on the information you have learned:

1) What do we call people who were born in Britain? In Scotland? In Wales?
2) Do people in these countries speak “the same” English?
3) Is English the only language spoken in the UK?

The Population

Memorize the verbs: populate - to inhabit, populate, inhabit - to live, live, inhabit; settle - settle.

Translate the sentences:

1. The UK is inhabited by the English, the Scots, the Welsh, the Irish.
2. London, the south and the southeast are the most densely populated areas.

Translate the nouns: population, inhabitants, settlers

The population of the UK is over 57 million people. The population lives mostly in towns and cities and their suburbs. The biggest cities are (… try to remember 8 cities) but except them the most well-known cities are Oxford, Cambridge, Stradford-upon-Avon.

The nationalities of the UK:
the English - English (46 mln)
the Scottish - Scots (5 mln)
the Welsh - Welsh (Natives of Wales) (6 mln)
the Irish - Irish (1.5 mln)
the British - British (more than 57 mln)

The language

English is the official language of the UK. But some people speak Gaelic in western Scotland and Welsh in parts of northern and central Wales.

Welsh is a Celtic language and it is very different from English. For example, "Welcome to Wales" is "Croesu i Cymru" in Welsh. Before the 16th century everybody in Wales spoke Welsh, but after Wales was united with England in 1536, Welsh was banned. It started declining, only 500,000 out of 3 mln of population spoke it until 1960s. It was not taught at school and the people thought that their language was dying out. The situation changed only few years ago. Nowadays Welsh is spoken in the government and there is a Welsh TV station. The Welsh are proud of their language.

The most known English-speaking countries are the USA, then Canada, Australia, New Zealand. People in these countries speak variants of English, so called American English, Australian English. It slightly differs from the British English in grammar and pronunciation.

5. The British National Character

Although the British live on the same island, they are very different. Ii is right to say that the English are not like the Scottish, Irish or Welsh (or the other way around). Of course, they have something in common. For example, it is true that British people often talk about the weather, especially if they don’t know each other very well. It is true that they are more reserved than Russian people: they don’t like to show their emotions and they don’t make friends easily with strangers. It also seems to be true that the British are not very good at learning foreign languages.

6. The British Places of Interest, Cities & Towns

Answer the questions based on the information you have learned:

What famous cities & towns of Great Britain do you know?
What places of interest can you name?

Every year more than eleven million tourists visit Britain. In fact, tourism is an important industry, which enjoys thousands of people. Most visitors come in summer months when they can expect good weather. Usually they spend a few days in London, then they go to other well-known cities. Perhaps the least visited places in England are old industrial towns like Birmigham or Manchester. Below you will find the information about the most visited places of interest in Britain.

Stonehenge

If you go to Great Britain you will probably be planning to visit Stonehenge. It is a group of Celtic stones in the south of England. Stonehenge is situated right on a major road, about 12 kilometers from the town of Salisbury. If you really want to feel the magic and mystery of this ancient place, go there early in the morning to see the sunrise. It is worth it.

Hadrian's Wall

It is one of the Britain’s greatest monument. The wall is 73 miles long and was built by Romans to protect the conqured England from the wild Scotts. The trail called the Hadrian's Wall Path goes along the Wall through the hills and moors of the north of England.

England is famous for its mazes. One of the best mazes is situated at the hampton court, a royal palace near London. It consists of one kilometer of paths and it takes 20 minutes to reach the center… if you are lucky.

The most famous labyrinth at the residence of Henry VIII (Hampton Court)

River trips

If you want to have a river trip, go to Oxford or Cambridge for punting. A punt is a type of boat that you move by planting a long pole in the river bed and pushing the boat along. The best place to go punting is the river Cam, which runs through the ancient university. You will enjoy the incredible views of the old colleges and the scenery.

7. The Political System of the UK

Answer the questions:

What is the name of the Queen of England?
Where does the Queen live?
What is the Union Jack?
What does the Union Jack look like and what does it symbolize?
What does the power in the country belong to?

The UK is a constitutional monarchy. The queen is the Head of the State. Everything in the country is done in the Queen's name. She appoints all the ministers, including the Prime Minister. But the English Queen doesn’t rule the country as she has no power. She is the symbol of the country’s history and its traditions. The Queen is very rich as are the members of the royal family. Also, the government pays her expenses as Head of State, for a royal yacht, train, aircraft and her several palaces. The queen's image appears on stamps, notes and coins.

The great English Queens are:

The real power in the country belongs to the British Parliament and the British Government. The British Prime Minister (head of the government) is Theresa May (2016-2019).

The British Parliament consists of two Houses (chambers): the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

The members of the House of Commons are elected, the members of the House of Lords are not. The House of Commons plays the major part in law-making process. In reality the House of Commons is the only one which has true power.

The branches of government are:

Legislative(the Parliament with the Queen in her constitutional role) - legislative
Executive(Prime Minister and his Cabinet) - executive
Juridical(the Royal Court) - judicial

Try to answer the questions:

Who rules Britain officially?
What is special about the political system of the UK?
What is the difference between the House of Lords and the House of Commons?

8. The History of Great Britain

Answer the questions:

Who do the British come from?
Who founded London?
What was the original name of the British capital?

Descendants- descendants
The british are descendants of different people who settled in the British Isles at different times.

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England is the largest and the richest country of Great Britain. The capital of England is London but there are other large industrial cities, such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and other famous and interesting cities such as York, Chester, Oxford and Cambridge. Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric places in the world. This ancient circle of stones stands in Southwest England. It measures 80 meters across and made with massive blocks of stone up to four meters high. Why it was built is a mystery.

Not far from Stonehenge stands Salisbury Cathedral. It is a splendid example of an English Gothic Cathedral; inside there is one of four copies of Magna Charta and the oldest clock in England. Chester is very important town in the north-west of England. In the past it used to be a Roman fort; its name comes from the Latin word castra, meaning "fortified camp". In Chester there is a famous museum which contains over 5000 ancient and modern toys.

Oxford is the home of the oldest university of England. The most famous college is Christ Church. It has a great hall which was built during the reign of Henry VIII and its chapel has become the Cathedral of Oxford. Cambridge is the home of Britain "s second oldest university. York was the capital of Northern England. It is one of the best preserved medieval cities of Europe. It was built by Romans, conquered by Anglo-Saxons and ruled by the Vikings. Birmingham is often called the "City of 1,500 trades" because of the great variety of its industries.

Text translation: England - England

England is the largest and richest country in Great Britain. The capital of England is London; but there are other important cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester and other famous and interesting cities such as York, Chester, Oxford and Cambridge. Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world. It is an ancient stone circle located in the southeast of England. Its diameter is 30 meters, and it is made of massive stone blocks up to four meters high. Why it was built is a mystery.

Not far from Stonehenge is Salisbury Cathedral. This is a fine example of an English Gothic cathedral; it contains one of four copies of the Magna Carta and the oldest clock in England. Chester is a very important city in the northwest of England. In the past, it was a Roman fort; its name comes from the Latin word "castra", which means "fortified camp". In Chester there is a famous museum, which contains more than 5,000 ancient and modern toys.

Oxford is home to England's oldest university. The most famous college is Christ Church. It retains a hall built during the reign of Henry VIII, and its chapel became Oxford Cathedral. Cambridge is home to the second oldest British university. York was the capital of Northern England. Now it is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. It was built by the Romans, conquered by the Anglo-Saxons and ruled by the Vikings. Birmingham is often referred to as the "city of 1,500 crafts" due to its large number of industries.

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1.100 Topics of Oral English (Kaverina V., Boyko V., Zhidkikh N.) 2002
2. English for schoolchildren and university applicants. Oral exam. Topics. Reading texts. Exam questions. (Tsvetkova I.V., Klepalchenko I.A., Myltseva N.A.)
3. English, 120 Topics. English language, 120 conversational topics. (Sergeev S.P.)

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English Topic: England

Topic in English: England (England). This text can be used as a presentation, project, story, essay, essay or message on the topic.

Country England

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It covers the central and 2/3 of the southern part of the island of Great Britain, including more than 100 smaller islands. The country is bordered by Scotland and Wales. It is washed by the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea and the North Sea. The English Channel separates England from continental Europe. The population of the country is about 51 million people.

The emergence of the United Kingdom

Originally inhabited by the Celts, England was conquered by the Romans, Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Danes and Normans. The acts of the unification of England with Wales in 1536, with Scotland in 1707 and Ireland in 1801 formed the United Kingdom. The capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom is London.

England has a temperate maritime climate. The weather in the country is very changeable with frequent rains, especially in the Lake District.

The rivers

The most important rivers in England are the Thames, Mersey and Tyne, with ports in London, Liverpool and Newcastle respectively.

Economy

England's economy is one of the largest in the world. The country is a leader in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in the aerospace and military. Tourism has also become an important part of England's economy. The country is visited by millions of tourists every year.

The culture

There are many theaters, museums, libraries and galleries in England. Among the most significant are the British Museum in London, which houses a collection of over 7 million exhibits, the British Library and the National Gallery.

Education

There are a large number of universities in England. The most famous - Oxford and Cambridge, attract students from all over the world. Common similarities have given them the name Oxbridge.

Sport

It is worth noting another interesting fact: England is the birthplace of many sports, but the most common of them is football.

Conclusion

England is a very interesting and beautiful country.

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England

Country

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It comprises the central and southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain, including over 100 smaller islands. The country borders on Scotland and Wales. It is washed by the Irish Sea, the Celtic Sea and the North Sea. The English Channel separates England from continental Europe. The population of the country is about 51 million people.

Acts of union

Originally settled by Celtic peoples, England was conquered by Romans, Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Danes, and Normans. Acts of union joined England with Wales in 1536, with Scotland in 1707 and with Ireland in 1801 to form the United Kingdom. The capital and the largest city of both England and the United Kingdom is London.

Climate

England has a temperate maritime climate. The weather in the country is very changeable and it rains a lot, especially in the Lake District.

Rivers

The most important rivers in England are Thames, Mersey and Tyne with the ports respectively in London, Liverpool and Newcastle.

England's economy

England's economy is one of the largest in the world. The country is a leader in chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as in aerospace and the arms industries. Tourism has also become an important part of England's economy. The country is visited by millions of people every year.

Culture

There are lots of theaters, museums, libraries and galleries in England. Among the most notable are London's British Museum, housing a collection of more than 7 million objects, The British Library and the National Gallery.

Education

There are a great number of universities in England. The most famous are Cambridge and Oxford attracting students from all over the world. They have many common features and known as Oxbridge.

Sports

One more interesting fact to mention is that England is home to lots of different sports but the most played one is football.

Conclusion

England is a very interesting nice country.

Topic: Great Britain

Theme: UK

Another thing that attracts a large number of tourists is the special political system that exists in this country, as you know, Great Britain has a queen - Elizabeth II. The system is called a constitutional monarchy. In addition, there is one peculiarity of this country - there is no such document as a constitution, instead there is a special set of rules that every citizen of Great Britain must follow. The parliament in the country consists of three parts. These are the Monarchs, the House of Lords and the United House.

Great Britain has many places of interest, that is why the country attracts a big number of tourists. situated in the London city, where you can also find many interesting places. In my opinion, every person who is traveling to Great Britain should visit the London city. There are some interesting facts about London. London is built on the river Thames. , that span the river. The first bridge was wooden and the Romans built it. London is divided of the government.

Great Britain has many interesting places therefore the country attracts a large number of tourists. Among the most famous landmarks, there is Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, which is located in the city of London, where you can also find many interesting places. In my opinion, every person who travels to the UK should visit the city of London. Here are some interesting facts about London. London is built on the River Thames. The city has 15 bridges that span the river. The first bridge was made of wood and was built by the Romans. London is divided into separate local government units.

Among the special things, concerning Great Britain, it is necessary to mention the famous red double decker buses and the unique red British telephone boxes. Every person who takes big interest in Britishness will also mention the two famous characters - Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. There is also the museum of Sherlock Holmes, where you will get a chance to feel the special atmosphere of the detective stories.

Among the special things about the UK are the famous red double-decker buses and the unique red British telephone booths. Anyone who is very interested in British studies will also remember two famous characters - Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. There is also the Sherlock Holmes Museum on the famous Baker Street, where you get the chance to experience the special atmosphere of the detectives.

Another special feature of Great Britain is its climate. As you know, very often the country is called -. There is a real reason for it. Usually,