The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. It consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England, Wales and Scotland occupy the territory of Great Britain. Northern Ireland is situated in the northern part of Ireland. The population is over 57 million people. The northern and western parts of the country are mountainous and are called the Highlands. All the rest: south, east and center are a vast plain, called the Lowlands. The mountains are not very high. The rivers are not very long. The most important of them are the Severn and the Thames. There are many beautiful lakes in Great Britain. Great Britain is a country with old cultural traditions and customs. The most famous educational centers are Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The United Kingdom is a monarchy and the Queen is the head of the state. But in practice it is ruled by the government with a Parliament at the head. нашел в книжке
1. I have never been to USA. I wanted to go there last summer bur I couldn't.
2. He has lived in this street all his life.
3. His father came back from London last Sunday.
4. Yan wrote a letter to Nick two days ago.
5. He sent his letter yesterday.
6. They have just bought some postcards.
7. Maria got some bad news last week. She has been sad since she got bad news.
8. I started school when i was five years old. I have been at school since I was five years old.
9. I have changed my job three times this year.
10. I changed my job three times last year.
11. Rained
12. Broke; Has been; Broke.
13. Have already finished it; I finished my work two hours ago.
