Контрольная работа: Великобританія та її визначні міста
Welsh is an ancient Celtic language, similar to Breton, spoken in Brittany, France. In the 60’s Welsh was given equal status with English as an official language and is used in the law courts. It is taught in school and some TV program are broadcast in Welsh. However, only about 20% of the population speaks Welsh.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, also known as Ulster, is still a part of the United Kingdom. It is made up of six countries: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone. One third of the population lives in and around the capital, Belfast. Belfast is also the most important port and commercial and industrial centre. Some parts of the territory, those that are not close to the capital, have remained mainly rural.
The Irish population is divided into two groups: the Protestants and the Catholics, The Protestants are of British origin. They are descendants of British settlers who came to Ireland in the XVI-th centuries XVII-th centuries, during and after the Reformation. The Catholics are mostly, natives of Ireland.
The Protestants were the majority and dominated the Catholics with strong discrimination. In 1968 the Catholics began the movement for equal civil rights.
The fightings between the two groups of the population continue to this day.
Northern Ireland has a strong cultural tradition songs, dances, literature and festivals.
It has its own Art Council and there are orchestras, theatres, ballet and opera companies.
Questions
1) What city is the capital of Great Britain?
2) What is the total area of Great Britain?
3) What is the official name of this country?
4) What is the population of Great Britain?
5) How many nations live in the Great Britain? What are they?
6) Where is Great Britain situated?
7) Is Great Britain a mountainous country?
8) Why is the climate and the nature of Great Britain very specific?
9) Who is the head of government in Britain?
10) How many parts does Parliament in Britain?
11) Who is the leader of political party?
12) What cities of Great Britain do you know?
13) Where are the oldest clock in England and a copy of Magna Charta now?
14) What is Chester interesting for?
15) Why is Birmingham called the "City of 1500 trades"?
16) Scotland is the north part of Britain, isn’t it?
17) Do you know any large cities there?
18) Has Glasgow a busy cultural life?
19) How many people speak Welsh?
20) What is the capital of Wales?