Вчимо англійську вдома. 9th grade. Lesson 55. National symbols of the UK

 

Practice:

1. Read the factfiles and tell about each part of the UK.

England is one of the four parts of the UK. The total population of England is about 49 million people. The capital of England is London. St George’s Day is the national day of England.  It is celebrated on the twenty third of April.

The national flag, known as St George's Cross, has been the national flag of England since the 13th century. The Royal Arms of England, a national coat of arms featuring three lions, originated with its adoption by Richard the Lionheart in 1198.

The Tudor rose was adopted as a national emblem of England around the time of the Wars of the Roses as a symbol of peace.

The Barbury lion is the national animal of England. The red rose is England's national flower. The oak is the national tree of England, representing strength and endurance.

 

2. Answer the questions

 

1. What part of the UK has the largest / smallest population?

2. What part of the UK has a national day in spring?

3. What part of the UK has a national day in autumn?

4. What part of the UK has a blue and white flag?

5. What part of the UK has a red, green and white flag?

6. What part of the UK has a white and red flag?

 

3. Copy and complete the map of the United Kingdom