UK SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Answer the questions1. Where do the British Isles lie? 2. What isles form a group of the

British Isles?3. What parts does Great Britain

consist of?4. What countries make the UK?5. What is the longest river of Great

Britain?

Circle what you have already heard.

1. London Zoo2. Trafalgar Square3. The Houses of Parliament4. The British Museum5. St. James' Park6. The Tower of London7. Buckingham Palace8. Piccadilly Circus9. The Tate Gallery10. The Thames11. Big Ben12. Westminster Abbey13. The National Gallery14. The Science Museum15. St. Paul's Cathedral16. Hyde Park17. Tower Bridge

We have already heard — 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17

We have not heard yet — 1,9, 14.

Use gerunds formed of the verbs to complete the sentences.

1. Stop (make)so much noise. I am trying to work. 2. What`s that?—It`s a thing for (play)cricket.3. When the boy broke his toy, he started(cry).4. He tried to give up (smoke), but it was difficult.5. When it stopped (rain), we went for a work. 6. I like (meet) new people. 7.She had finished (clean) the flat by four o`clock.8.Do you like (go) swimming at weekends?9. (smoke) is very dangerous for you.10. He started (do) his homework at 5.00. 11.I hate (go) to discos. 12. Mr. Powers doesn’t like (sing) in the bathroom.13.(learn) French isn’t easy.14. (swim) in the sea is fun. 15. (walk) to work is slower than (cycle). 16. I look forward to (see) you here again

It’s interesting to know

• No word in English language rhymes with month, orange, purple, silver

• “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt”

• The word “set” has more definitions than any other word in the English language

• “Underground” is the only word in the English language that begins and ends with the letters “und”

• The longest one-syllable word in the English language is “screeched”

• The longest word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis

• The verb “cleave” is the only word in the English language with two synonyms which are antonyms of each other: adhere and separate

• The only 15 letter words that can be spelled without repeating a letter is “uncopyrightable”

Match the words and their definitions

• a ford , a henge , a venue, a refurbishment, to revolve, a to revolt, a regimental museum, to marvel, a stride, a host, a tomb, mounds

• ….. a museum, the exhibits of which ara connected with a particular regiment (a large group) of soldier

• ..... a place where people meet for an organized event, a concert, sporting event or a conference.

• …..means to rebel, to take violent actions against the people in power• ….. is to move around something in a circle.• ….. a process of cleaning and decorating a room (building), etc. order to

make it more attractive or useful• … is a shallow place in a river where it is possible to drive or «across.• ...... is a circle of large vertical wooden or stone objects built in prehistoric

times.• …..one long step.• …. used to emphasize that something is bigger, better or worse than

anything like it.• …a person who invites guests to a meal (a party).• … a large pile of earth or stone; a little hill.• ….a large grave, built of stone above or below the ground.

Read some facts about UK and say true or false

1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of four parts.

2. Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, England are the parts of the USA.

3. The Thames is one of the biggest river of Great Britain.4. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis.5. The Union John is the flag of the UK.6. The red rose is a symbol of England.7. The thistle is the symbol of Northern Ireland.8. The head of the UK is the queen.9. The anthem of the UK is God save the King.10. The UK is washed by the Black Sea.11. The English Channel separates France and England.12. London is the capital of Great Britain.