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
3
1. I have been phoning Jane for a quarter of an hour, but the line is still engaged.
2. It is noon. You have been working on the computer for two hours already.
3. We have never been to Australia. And John has lived there all his life.
4. Sally is in the classroom. She has been airing the room since the beginning of the break.
5. My cousin has been painting this portrait for half a year. I think she will finish it next month.
4
1) Kate has been watering the flowers for half an hour already.
Вопрос: Has Kate been watering the flowers for half an hour already?
Отрицание: Kate hasn't been wearing the flowers for half an hour.
2) Mary and Ann have been planting flowers for a long time.
Вопрос: Have Mary and Ann been planting flowers for a long time?
Отрицание: Mary and Ann haven't been planting flowers for a long time.
3) You have been teaching in this school since autumn.
Вопрос: Have you been teaching in this school since autumn?
Отрицание: You haven't been teaching in this school since autumn.
окей,я становлюсь арабом )