Презентация по английскому языку на тему "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland." 9 класс

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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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England is noted for its "high-tech" and car industries.
Scotland is a land of mountains, lakes and romantic castles.

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Wales is famous for its high mountains and pretty valleys, factories and coal mines, music and myths.
Northern Island, with farming land, is beautiful too.

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The UK lies on the British Isles. The English Channel and the Strait of Dover separate Britain from the continent.

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The history of the UK dates back to the ancient times. From the sixth to the third centuries BC, the British Isles were invaded by Celtic tribes.

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In 1066 England was conquered by the Normans.

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During the 19-th century London expanded into the suburbs. As a result of it new forms of transport were developed, including the underground railway system.

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During World War II London was heavily bombed.

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The reconstruction that followed was of mixed quality. Replacement of industrial enterprises and docks made London a centre of international trade, finance and tourism.

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Today Greater London consists of 33 separate boroughs, including the City, the West End, and the East End.

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The West End is noted for its historical places and parks. These are Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, the principal government offices, New Scotland Yard, the Tate Gallery, and the National Gallery.
Houses of Parliament
Buckingham Palace

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The most celebrated parks are Kensington Gardens with the Victorian Gothic Albert Memorial; Hyde Park, with its famous Speakers' Corner; and Regent's Park, home of the Zoological Gardens and Regent's Canal.
Kensington Gardens

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The grave of the "Unknown Warrior"

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Thank you for your attention!