Реферат на тему: «The art of English-speaking countries»

Where is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated? What states does it consist of? Name their capitals. What islands does the UK occupy and what is the country washed by? Name main rivers and mountains of Great Britain. Give their characteristics and speak about their importance for the country.

Speak about islands around Britain. Where is Holy Island situated and how is it separated from the mainland? What special have you got to know about the Fames? What is the Isle of Wight noted for? What islands do the Channel Islands comprise? What are the main archi­pelagoes in the north? What islands are the most northern British territory? What monuments is the capital of the Orkneys famous for? What story is known about a great arch of rock on Lewis? Where is the Isle of Man situated? What is the capital of Man? What kind of town is Douglas?

What is the climate in Britain? What influences the cli­mate in Britain? What is the favourite topic of conversation of all British? What is the best season in Britain? What is more pleasant: the cold weather or the wet weather? Do riv­ers freeze in Britain in winter? What is the most typical fea­ture of the climate in England? What is the most dangerous fog? How do people walk in the yellow smog?

Why do most of the rivers in Great Britain flow in the eastward direction? Why is the water level in British rivers always high? Do British rivers freeze in winter? Many rivers in Great Britain are joined together by canals. What does the system of rivers and canals provide? Are British rivers navigable for ocean ships? What prevents the formation- of deltas at the mouths of rivers? Where are most of the large sea ports situated? Which are the most important rivers in Great Britain? What are the British lakes famous for? Where are most of them situated? Give a description of the Lake District.

What is the vegetation represented by in the mountainous regions of Great Britain? Where are stretches of moorland to be found? Why are these places covered with moorland? Why does Great Britain have a rich natural veg­etation? What has happened to nearly all the forests? What parts of Great Britain do most woods still remain in? Which are the most common trees in Great Bri­tain? What is a typical feature of countryside land­scape in England? Why does midland Britain appear to be well wooded?

Why is the animal life of the British Isles much poorer now than it was a few centuries ago? What forest animals have become practically extinct? What animals can be found in most rural areas along many rivers and streams? Are there many birds in Great Britain? Which are most common?

What mineral resources is Great Britain rich in? Where are the coal basins? Where are the iron ores found? What is the draw­back of the iron ores in Great Britain? In what parts of Great Britain are the tin, cop­per, lead and silver deposits?