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
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Model: Nick usually drinks coffee for breakfast / tea. usually drinks coffee for breakfast, but today he is drinking tea.
1. James usually goes to work by bus, but today he is taking a taxi.
2. We usually do exercises during our lessons, but today we are watching an English film.
3. I usually cook meat for Sunday dinner, but today I am cooking fish.
4. My friend usually walks in the park in the evening, but today he/she is skating at the new skating-rink.
5. The children usually play badminton, but today they are playing hide-and-seek.
6. They usually take their children to the cinema on Sundays, but today they are taking them to the Zoo.
7. The children usually write dictations, but today they are doing a reproduction.
8. I usually buy her flowers, but today I am buying her sweets.
9. I usually eat boiled eggs for breakfast, but today I am eating porridge.
10. He usually drives very fast, but today he is driving slowly.
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