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2 The Welsh language is taught in schools in Wales. T

3 40% of Christians in the UK are Catholic. F

4 The leader of the government is called an MP. F

5 Education is free in the UK. T

6 Traditionally, English people eat roast beef and Yorkshire pudding for Saturday lunch. F

7 Women have had equal voting rights with men since 1965. F

8 Every year it rains and snows more in Rome (Italy) than in London. T

9 In 1840, Queen Victoria married a Russian prince. F

10 1 in 5 British people are vegetarian. F

16 Sort out the words from the box in the columns below.

Wales

green valleys, Great Britain, poetry and literature, red dragon, Cardiff

Australia Hawaii

bird watching, Sydney, koala bear, Bondi Beach, continent

American state, palm trees, colourful flowers, 132 islands, 'Aloha!'

17 Complete the texts with the words above.

Wales

Wales is a country on the west coast of Great Britain. The capital of Wales is Cardiff. On the national flag of Wales you can see a red dragon. The Welsh like poetry and literature. Wales is well known for its beautiful countryside, mountains and green valleys.

HAWAII

Hawaii is an America state that is made up of 132 islands in the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is well known for its beautiful beaches, palm trees and colorful flowers. In the Hawaiian language 'Aloha' means love, greetings, welcome and farewell.

Australia

Australia is a continent and a country. Sydney is the biggest city. Australians love surfing, sailing and scuba diving. The most popular beach is Bondi Beach. There are some interesting animals in Australia: the kangaroo, the koala bear or the platypus. There are a lot of birds so people go bird watching.

Unit 4. Lesson 2. Cities of the UK

1 Circle T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

1 London is unlike any other city in the world. T

2 The city has been planned thoroughly. F

3 The historical centre of London is called the City of Westminster. F

4 River Thames runs into the Baltic Sea. F

5 St Paul's Cathedral is the oldest part of London. F

6 The king lived in Westminster Palace. T

7 The coronation has always taken place in Westminster Palace. F

8 The British Museum contains one of the richest collections of antiquities in the world. T

9 Madam Tussaud's Museum contains human and animal mummies. F

10 One can meet life-size wax models of the Beatles, the Royal Family, Marilyn Monroe or other famous people in Madam Tussaud's Museum T