Вопрос № 403501 - Английский язык

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одном из государственных символов Великобритании.
HE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN
1. Once, the British Empire included many countries all over the world. The process of decolonization began in 1947. But in attempt not to lose influence over its former colonies the UK founded the Commonwealth, an association of former members of the British Empire. Though the Queen of GB is the Head of the Commonwealth she isn't the Queen of these countries.
2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official name of the British Kingdom. It is made up of 4 countries. They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with capitals in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast, accordingly. GB consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland.
3. The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is known as the Union Jack. It is made up of three crosses: the cross of St. George (the patron saint of England), the cross of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) and the cross of St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland).
4. The adoption of Christianity in England took place in 664. In the 16th century Henry VIII of England quarrelled with Rome and declared himself head of the Anglican Church, which was a Protestant Church. The Irish people were divided into 2 religious groups: Catholics and Protestants.

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The United Kingdom and Great Britain are both the names of British Kingdom.
THE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN
1. Once, the British Empire included many countries all over the world. The process of decolonization began in 1947. But in attempt not to lose influence over its former colonies the UK founded the Commonwealth, an association of former members of the British Empire. Though the Queen of GB is the Head of the Commonwealth she isn't the Queen of these countries.
2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official name of the British Kingdom. It is made up of 4 countries. They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with capitals in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast, accordingly. GB consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland.
3. The flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is known as the Union Jack. It is made up of three crosses: the cross of St. George (the patron saint of England), the cross of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Scotland) and the cross of St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland).
4. The adoption of Christianity in England took place in 664. In the 16th century Henry VIII of England quarrelled with Rome and declared himself head of the Anglican Church, which was a Protestant Church. The Irish people were divided into 2 religious groups: Catholics and Protestants.

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многофункциональности одного из архитектурных памятников Лондона.
LONDON SIGHTSEEING
1. Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official London residence. Built in 1702-1705 for the Duke of Buckingham, it was sold in 1761 to George III. The Palace was little used by royalty until Victoria's accession to the throne in 1837. London's most popular spectacle is Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It lasts about 30 minutes.
2. Trafalgar Square is in the centre of London. In the middle of Trafalgar Square there is Nelson's Column. Admiral Nelson defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. From that time English men wear black ties. This Column is fifty meters high. A lot of demonstrations and public meetings take place here.
3. The National Gallery occupies the whole of the north side of Trafalgar Square. It houses one of the finest art collections in the world. It includes paintings from Britain, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Flemish and other famous schools. It has a priceless collection of paintings by the famous artists Van Gogh, Rubens, Constable and many others.
4. The Tower of London is 900 years old. In the early days of England the English Kings lived there. Then it was a prison. Now it's a museum. Many tourists from other countries come to see its dark stone halls with small windows and thick doors. The Tower is still guarded by the famous Beefeaters who wear a traditional Sixteenth century uniform.

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государстве с высоким уровнем жизни населения.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
1. Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. It is the sixth largest country and the smallest continent. Australia is one of the world's most developed countries. It is the world's leading producer and exporter of wool, minerals and farm goods. Income from the export enables Australians to have high standard of living.
2. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Ottawa is the capital of Canada. Today Canada is one of the most highly developed countries in the world. It is a major producer of electric power and a leading producer of wheat, oat and barley. Canada ranks among the world's top manufacturing countries.
3. New Zealand is an island. The capital of it is Wellington. New Zealand has one of the highest standards of living in the world. About 70% of New Zealand people have their own houses. Almost every family has a car. New Zealand is one of the world's developed countries with such industries as manufacturing and service industries.
4. The USA is the fourth largest country in the world. It is a highly developed industrial country. It is the world's leading producer of copper and oil and the world's second producer of iron ore and coal. Among the most important manufacturing industries are aircraft, cars, textiles, radio and television sets, armaments, furniture and paper.

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размещении редакций многих национальных Британских газет.
NEWSPAPERS
1. In Britain there are 12 national daily newspapers and most people read one of them every day. Daily newspapers are not published on Sunday. National Sunday newspapers are larger than daily ones. Most of them express a political opinion and people choose the newspaper that they read according to their own political beliefs.
2. "The Times" is considered to be the most authoritative newspaper voice in the country. "The Guardian" appeals to well-educated readers interested in intellectual and social affairs. "The Daily Telegraph" is bought by educated upper-middle and middle-class readers. The "Financial Times", printed on pink paper, is read by businessmen.
3. Fleet Street in London used to be the home of most national daily and Sunday newspapers and that is why people often say "Fleet Street" to mean "the press" even now. In the 1980s most of the newspapers moved to new buildings in different parts of London to use new printing technologies.
4. British newspapers can be divided into two groups: quality and popular (tabloid). Quality newspapers are more serious and cover home and foreign news while popular newspapers like shocking, personal stories. These two groups of papers can be distinguished easily because the quality newspapers are twice the size of the popular newspapers.

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образовательных программах Британского телерадиовещания
TV AND RADIO
1. There are two publicly-founded television channels in GB: BBC1 and BBC2. BBC1 is the main television channel. Its programmes are mostly general interest programmes and broadcast comedy and entertainment programmes, films and children's programmes. BBC2 has more serious programmes and news features. There is a break for advertisements about every 15-20 minutes.
2. National radio in the United Kingdom is controlled by the BBC, and listeners can choose between five stations. Radio 1 is a rock and pop-music station. Radio 2 plays light music and comedy. Radio 3 plays classical music, and Radio 4 has news programmes, drama and general interest programmes. Radio 5 Live offers reports on sport.
3. The Independent Television Commission is responsible for looking after the regional independent TV companies who broadcast their own programmes and those they have bought from other regions. There are 3 independent channels (Channel 3, 4, 5) which are financed by advertising. People can also prefer to pay for satellite and cable stations.
4. TV and radio are also two of the main teaching channels used by the Open University. This "university of the air" allows many thousands of students to study at home for degrees they never would have obtained in the main educational system. They also have to do without sleep as most of their programmes are broadcast early in the morning or late at night.