rosaenglishclass: WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE U.K

ACTIVITY N1

Do you remember the difference between British Isles and Great Britain; Isle of Ireland and Republic of Ireland; United Kingdom and England?
We can see a country from two main points of view: Physical geography (mountains, rivers, lakes, etc) and Political geography (countries, cities, demography, etc). However, we can see both aspects together.
Visit this link and discover the real and current map of the UK.

Here you have different maps of the British Isles. Study them carefully and do the activities below the maps. Write all the activities on your notebook.

Information processing
1.- Activity N1
As you can see in them, the British Isles consist of two
large islands and many small islands. Draw a chart on
your notebook and complete it with all the information
you can get from the maps. This is a sample:

Physical geography Political geography
British Isles UK, Republic of Ireland
Great Britain
Isle of Ireland
Highlands
Pennines
Cambrian Mounts
Ben Nevis
The Fens

2.- Activity N2
England, Scotland, Wales and the Nothern of Ireland form the United Kingdom. They are four countries forming one big country, a Nation called “The U.K”. Each country has got its own capital city. Write them in a chart:
Country Capital City
England London
Scotland
Wales
Nothern Ireland

3.- Activity N3
Study the maps again. Which are the seas and oceans around the U.K? Write the names on your notebook.

4.- Activity N4
Draw the map of the U.K on your notebook and colour the different countries with different colours.

Talking time
5.- Activity N5
Look at the following map. Do you know what it means?

Talk to your partner and discuss a conclusion. Then, write it down on your notebook.

Reading time
6.- Activity N6
Read the following paragraph. (Only read the adaptation to your level)

6º: “The United Kingdom (UK) is an European country. It's the union of England, Scotland and Wales, (Great Britain, the largest island of Europe) and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II, is also the Queen and Head of State of (15) other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada, Jamaica and New Zealand. This is a significant factor and the strongest ingredient in the development of many English speaking countries, including the United States - its closest ally.

It's the fifth largest economy in the world and the second largest in Europe.
The genesis of the United Kingdom began in early England. It took centuries of invasions and wars, heroes and villains, kings and queens.

QUESTIONS

1.- Which countries form the UK? ___________, ______________, _________________, _________ form the U.K.

2.- What is the largest island in Europe? ______________ is the largest island in Europe.

3.- Who is the Queen of the UK? ____________________ is the Queen od the U.K.

4.- Is the U.K a strong economy? _____________, it ______________.

5.- Write the adjectives and the comparatives:

Adjective Comparative Superlative

the largest

the strongest

the closest

6.- Read these sentences. Change the word in bold letters for another one with the same meaning.

The biggest island of Europe.
U.S.A is its best ally.
This is an important factor.

7.- Read this sentence:

“It is the union of England, Scotland and Wales, (Great Britain, the largest island of Europe) Northern Ireland.”

Look for the proper name you can write instead of “ It ”

8.- Search for the word “Commonwealth” on the Internet and write on your notebook what it is.

1°ESO

The United Kingdom (UK) is probably Europe's most influential country. It's the union of the countries of England, Scotland and Wales,collectively called Great Britain (Europe's largest island) and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. Its reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is also the Queen and Head of State of (15) other Commonwealth realms, including Australia, Canada, Jamaica and New Zealand.

The British Empire was the world's first superpower, with colonies and dependencies all over the globe.
It was the significant factor and strongest ingredient in the development of many English speaking countries, including the United States - its closest ally.
Throughout the 19th Century, Great Britain was the world's dominant industrial and maritime power. It played a huge role in the development of our modern democracies, and in the advancements of literature, manufacturing, science and the performing arts.
The U.K is the fifth largest economy in the world, second largest inEurope, and a respected military power.
The genesis of the United Kingdom began in early England. It took centuries of invasions and wars, heroes and villains, kings and queens, and swallowed pride by all concerned before its many parts united as one.

QUESTIONS

1.- Which countries form Great Britain? ___________, ______________, _________________, _________ form the Great Britain.

2.- What is the largest island in Europe? ______________ is the largest island in Europe.

3.- What kind of monarchy is The U.K? It is a _______________________ _______________.

4.- Who is the Queen of the UK? ____________________ is the Queen od the U.K.

5.- Write the adjectives and the comparatives:

Adjective Comparative Superlative

the largest

the strongest

the closest

the most influential

5.1.- Read this sentence: “The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.”

This sentence has got a subject, a verb and an atribute. Can you write each one?

Subject:

Verb:

Atribute:

5.2.- Read the whole text again and write the verbs in this chart (copy the chart on your notebook):

Infinitive Present Past

6.- Read these sentences. Change the word in bold letters for another one with the same meaning.

The biggest island of Europe.
U.S.A is its best ally.
This is an important factor.
The United Kingdom (UK) is arguably Europe's most important country.

7.- Read this sentence:

“The genesis of the United Kingdom began in early England. It took centuries of invasions and wars, heroes and villains, kings and queens, and swallowed pride by all concerned before its many parts united as one.

Look for the proper name you can write instead of “ It ”.
Which word could we use instead of “concerned”?
What countries are suposed in “ its many parts united as one”?

8.- Search for the word “Commonwealth” on the Internet and write on your notebook what it is and which countries form part of it.

2º ESO

TheUnited Kingdom (UK) is arguably Europe's most influential country. It's the union of the countries of England, Scotland and Wales,collectively called Great Britain (Europe's largest island) and Northern Ireland.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. Its reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is also the Queen and Head of State of (15) other Commonwealth realms, including Australia, Canada, Jamaica and New Zealand.

The British Empire was the world's first superpower, with colonies and dependencies all over the globe.
It was the significant factor and strongest ingredient in the development of many English speaking countries, including the United States - its closest ally.
Throughout the 19th Century, Great Britain was the world's dominant industrial and maritime power. It played a huge role in the development of our modern democracies, and in the advancements of literature, manufacturing, science and the performing arts.

Despite the (global) decline of the British Empire, the United Kingdom remains a consequential force; it's the fifth largest economy in the world, second largest inEurope, and a respected (major) military power.
The genesis of the United Kingdom began in early England. It took centuries of invasions and wars, heroes and villains, kings and queens, and swallowed pride by all concerned before its many parts united as one.
QUESTIONS

1.- Which countries form the Commonwelth?

2.- What is the largest island in Europe?

3.- What kind of monarchy is The U.K?

4.- Who is the Queen of the UK?

5.- Write the adjectives and the comparatives:

Adjective Comparative Superlative

the largest

the strongest

the closest

the most influential

5.1.- Read this sentence: “The genesis of the United Kingdom began in early England”.

This sentence has got a subject, a verb and a complement. Can you write each one?

Subject:

Verb:

Complement:

5.2.- Read the whole text again and write the verbs in this chart (copy the chart on your notebook):

Infinitive Present Past

6.- Read the text again and try to find a different word for each red one, with the same meaning.

7.- Read this sentence:

“The genesis of the United Kingdom began in early England. It took centuries of invasions and wars, heroes and villains, kings and queens, and swallowed pride by all concerned before its many parts united as one.