Culture
The Colours of the UK
1. What do you know about the UK? Do you know any facts or places? Complete the fact file with the missing words and read the text. London / Buckingham Palace / England / Wales /the Union Jack / Scotland / Liverpool / Northern Ireland / Queen Elizabeth II / Oxford / Great Britain / Stratford-upon-Avon
There are three countries in Great Britain: 1) ___, 2) ___ and 3) ___. The United Kingdom includes 4) ___ and 5) ___. The national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 6) ___. 7) ___ is the capital of the UK. 8) ___ is the Head of the UK. In London she lives in 9) ___. It’s a very popular tourist attraction. Other famous cities and towns in Britain are: ✓ 10) ___, the birthplace of Shakespeare. ✓ 11) ___, a very important port and the home of The Beatles. ✓ Cambridge and 12) ___, both famous for their universities. Fun f act : Every le tter of th e English alphabet is in onl y one sent ence: THE QU ICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LA ZY DOG .
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