The UK: the Geographical Position
By Darya Kuzmina
Glossary
Glossary
Eire -[ ˈeərə ] Ирландия (Ireland, Eire, Erin, Emerald Isle)
The Highlands - Северо-Шотландское нагорье, Северная (горная) Шотландия
the Fens: low marshy land with lots of waterways (Фенленд) Болота, низкая болотистая местность в Кембриджшире и Линкольншир
desolate|ˈdesələt|mountains
desolate|ˈdesələt|mountains
North |nɔːθ|-northern |ˈnɔːð(ə)n|
Moors (pl), болотистая местность
moor: an area of open wasteland (пустошь); moors in England and Scotland are often used for preserving game.
Strait of Dover |ˈdəʊvə| Па-де-Кале Па-де-Кале́ или Дуврский пролив - пролив между островом Великобритания и материковой частью Европы, самая узкая часть Ла-Манша.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of 4 countries:
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of 4 countries:
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Their capitals are:
London,Edinburgh,
Cardiff, Belfast
The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of three crosses.
The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of three crosses.
The upright red cross is the cross of St.George, the patron saint of England.
The white diagonal cross is the cross of St.Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.
The red diagonal cross is the cross of St.Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland
Geographically, the island of Great Britain is subdivided into two main regions — Lowland Britain and Highland Britain.
Geographically, the island of Great Britain is subdivided into two main regions — Lowland Britain and Highland Britain.
Lowland Britain comprises southern and eastern England.
Highland Britain consists of Scotland, most of Wales, the Pennines, and the Lake District.
The Pennine Chain extends southward from the Cheviot Hills into the Midlands, a plains region with low hills and valleys.
The Pennine Chain extends southward from the Cheviot Hills into the Midlands, a plains region with low hills and valleys.
England is separated from Scotland by the Cheviot Hills, running from east to west.
the Cheviots |ˈtʃɛvɪət|The Cheviots are also the northernmost range on the Pennine Way, between England and Scotland
The cheviot hills
Map of eastern England, showing position of the Fens
The Fens
The Moors
The North York Moors
The coasts of England are washed by the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and the Strait of Dover.
The coasts of England are washed by the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the English Channel and the Strait of Dover.
There are many rivers in England. The longest is the Severn 388 km, the most important is the Thames 354 km. The swiftest flowing river in the British Isles is the Spay.
There are many rivers in England. The longest is the Severn 388 km, the most important is the Thames 354 km. The swiftest flowing river in the British Isles is the Spay.
The River Severn is a river in the United Kingdom. At about 220 miles (354 km), it is usually considered to be the longest in the UK.
The climate of the UK is generally mild, temperate and humid due to the influence of the Gulf Stream.
The climate of the UK is generally mild, temperate and humid due to the influence of the Gulf Stream.
The southwestern winds carry the warmth and moisture into Britain.
The weather is so changeable that the English often say that they have no climate but only weather.
Vegetation and Wildlife
The poppy is the symbol of peace.
The red rose is the national emblem of England.
The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland.
The schamrock is the emblem of Ireland.
The daffodils and the leek are the emblems of Wales.
VEGETATION
The most common trees in England are oak and ash.
The most common trees in England are oak and ash.
In the south, beech is often dominant; alder is common in wetter parts, especially along streams.
Other English trees are rowan, elm, lime, yew, maple and holly.
A great many trees that are now common, such as sycamore and horse chestnut, were introduced by man.
In Scotland oak and pine grow along sea lochs.
The ash
The holly
The beech
The alder
The yew
The sycamore
The ferns
The Bog asphodel
ANIMAL WORLD
The fauna of the British Isles is in general similar to that of north-west Europe.
The fauna of the British Isles is in general similar to that of north-west Europe.
There are various animals like foxes in most rural areas, and otters are found along many rivers and streams.
Both common and grey seals may be seen on various parts of the coast.
Deer live in some of he forests in the Highlands of Scotland and England.
Smaller mammals include mice, rats, hedgehogs, moles, squirrels, hares, rabbits, weasels and stoats.
There are about 430 species of birds: the chaffinch, blackbird, sparrows, starlings, ducks, geese and other waterfowl.
THE BLACKBIRD
THE WILD CAT
THE POLE CAT
ROBIN THE REDBREAST
