Introduction
Great Britain comprises England, Scotland and Wales, and is located between Ireland and mainland Europe.
Great Britain is the largest island in Europe. The population of Great Britain is 58,845,700 (as in 2006). Over 1000 small islands and islets encircle Great Britain. Great Britain covers a total area of 80,823 sq. mile.
England, the biggest country of Great Britain, is located in the southeast region of the British Isles. London is the largest city in Great Britain and the capital of England. The longest river in Great Britain is Severn. Other rivers include Thames, Tees, Tyne and Avon. The western part of Great Britain consists of steep hills and valleys. The high peak mountains are located in Scotland and Wales.
About 25% of the overall land area in Great Britain is used for cultivation and 12% of Great Britain's total land area is covered by forests.
Task
Task 1
Answer the following questions:
1. What is the longest river in the UK?
2. What is the flag of the UK called?
3. What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?
4. Which English King had six wives?
5. In which town is Hyde Park?
6. What is the capital of Scotland?
7. What do they celebrate in Britain on 5th November?
8. When do the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
9. Whose statue is on Trafalgar Square in London?
10. Which is the symbol of Scotland?
Task 2.
Which of these statements are true and which are false
1.The British Isles and the United Kingdom are synonyms.
2.Ireland is part of the British Isles.
3.Great Britain consists of Scotland, England and Wales.
4.The UK government looks after Scotland's domestic affairs.
5.The Republic of Ireland is an independent country.
6.Wales has the highest mountains in the British Isles
Task 3.
Discuss
1. In which part of the UK would you have preffered to live? Why?
Process
Evaluation
Task 1 - 50 points
Task 2 - 30 poins
Task 3 - 20 points
100-90 points-"A"
89-75 points-"B"
74-50 points-"C"
50-0 points-"F"
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed the Great Britain webquest. I hope you have learned a lot about Great Britain.