Geography of Uzbekistan and the UK; the article “the”
Lessons 55–56 · 2 lessons · S. Khan, L. Kamalova, L. Jurayev. Teens’ English 6 (English, Grade 6). “O‘zbekiston” Publishing House, Tashkent, 2018
56
What is the UK?
Textbook: p. 61
GoalTell Great Britain from the United Kingdom; talk about nature and people.
New words
United Kingdom · Birlashgan Qirolliknationality · millatocean · okeanlake · ko‘l
Explanation
Great Britain is an island made of England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom (the UK) has four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Capitals: London (England and the whole UK), Edinburgh (Scotland), Cardiff (Wales), Belfast (Northern Ireland). Nationalities: English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish. The population is about 68 million. To the north and east is the North Sea, to the west and south is the Atlantic Ocean. The most famous river is the Thames (346 km, in London) and the longest river is the Severn (354 km). The highest mountains are Ben Nevis (1,345 m, Scotland) and Snowdon (1,085 m, Wales). Big lakes: Lough Neagh (Northern Ireland) and Loch Ness (Scotland). No the before lakes.
Worked examples
“The UK”. The UK has four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The capital is London, a city of about nine million people. The longest river is the Severn, which is 354 km long. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland, 1,345 metres high. In Scotland there is a famous lake, Loch Ness. People from Wales are Welsh and people from Scotland are Scottish.
— How high is Snowdon? — It’s 1,085 metres high. — Which is higher, Snowdon or Ben Nevis? — Ben Nevis.
Class activity
“Quiz”: a group asks questions from a table (“What is the capital of Wales?”) and another group answers.
Practice
1
How many parts does the UK have? Name them.
Four: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.