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Uzbekistan is divided into ...
Textbook: p. 64
GoalAdministrative divisions and location of countries: is divided into, is located in, is washed by.
New words
region · viloyatdistrict · tumanlocated · joylashganisland · orol
Explanation
Passive: be + third form. “The USA is divided into 50 states.” “The UK is divided into four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.” “Uzbekistan is divided into 12 regions, the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the capital city of Tashkent.” Location: “Khorezm region is located in the north-west of Uzbekistan.” For places surrounded by sea: “The British Isles are washed by the Atlantic Ocean.” Names of divisions: state, region, district, republic. Directions: north, south, east, west, north-east, south-west. Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA in 1959 and consists of islands; Alaska is the largest state.
Worked examples
Uzbekistan is divided into twelve regions, one autonomous republic – Karakalpakstan – and the capital city, Tashkent. Samarkand region is located in the centre, and Fergana region is in the east.
— Where is Surkhandarya region located? — In the south of the country. — How many parts is the UK divided into? — Four.
Class activity
“Map game”: a region is shown on the map and a pupil says “It is located in the ... of Uzbekistan”.
Practice
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Complete: The UK ___ (divide) into four parts.
is divided
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Make a question: Uzbekistan / divided into / how many regions
How many regions is Uzbekistan divided into?
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What is the status of Karakalpakstan?
It is an autonomous republic in Uzbekistan.
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Why are countries divided into regions?
It makes government easier and services closer to people.