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Exercise 1. Answer the questions.
1. Why do the words ‘tight little island’ best describe Great Britain? 2. Does the geographical position of Great Britain predetermine the national character? 3. What is constitutional monarchy? 4. What is the role of members of Parliament?
Exercise 2. From the choices given choose one word or phrase which could be
substituted for the underlined word or phrase without changing its
meaning.
1. For Americans the smallness of Britain is quite striking.
a. funny b. picturesque c. fascinating
2. The differences between England and Scotland are rather pronounced.
a. deep b. unimportant c. respected
3. They have so many differences that they can hardly come to any agreement.
a. variations b. contradictions c. similarities
4. The British like to keep themselves to themselves.
a. to step back b. to speak much c. to keep aloof
5. She is very reserved. One can hardly hear any word from her.
a. cold b. uncommunicative c. friendly
6. Her clothes are completely outdated. She looks rather funny in that dress.
a. unfashionable b. up-to-date c. modern
7. He took office three years ago. I think that in a year he may be re-elected.
a. took for granted b.came to power c. ran for office
8. The initial step is often the most difficult.
a. quickest b. last c. first
Exercise 3. With the help of additional material make up a report about Great Britain.
Oral Practice
Asking for things. Shopping
Questions Replies
1. What would you like? 1. I’d like a loaf of bread, please.
2. Could you give me a dozen eggs, 2. Certainly, here you are.
please?
3. Would you show me that chop, please? 3. Sure.
4. Can I help you? 4. Yes, I’d like some cheese, please.
5. May I borrow your lighter? 5. Yes, please.
6. Do you sell cigarettes here? 6. I’m sorry we don’t have them here
7. What is the price of it?/ 7. It is 2 pounds 99p.
How much is it?
Exercise 1. Match the shops with the things you can buy there.
Use the list.
Post office milk and cheese sugar
Florist newspapers stamps
Bakery bread and cakes medicine
Boots (Chemist’s) facial creme flour
Dairy tea and coffee beef
Newsagent fruits and vegetables candies
Grocery apples and pears eggs
Greengrocery oatmeal cereals
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