Starter: the United Kingdom (PDF)

Culture video Starter

Before you start 4 Watch again and match the cities (1–8) to the sights (a–h). 1 In pairs. Ask and answer the questions. 1 Bath a a 500-year-old castle 1 What do you know about the United Kingdom? 2 Belfast b a famous university 2 Write the names of five places or things to see in 3 Brighton c a pier and a famous beach the United Kingdom. Choose one, and write a list 4 Cardiff d Roman Baths of things you know about it. 5 Edinburgh e St Paul’s Cathedral Comprehension check 6 London f the Albert Memorial Clock 7 Newcastle g the Baltic art gallery 2 Watch the video clip and choose the correct answer. 8 Oxford h the Millennium Stadium 1 Which four countries form the United Kingdom? 5 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. a London, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh b England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ancient bridges buildings coast c England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic dragon famous industrial lively of Ireland 2 What’s the capital city of Wales? 1 The is the symbol of Wales. a Edinburgh b Belfast c Cardiff 2 There are seven over the river 3 Where is Brighton? between Newcastle and Gateshead. a It’s on the east coast of England. 3 Liverpool is for the Beatles and b It’s on the south-west coast of England. its football club. c It’s on the south coast of England. 4 Manchester is a modern city not far from Liverpool. 3 Watch again and complete the table with the cities. 5 Oxford University is in some beautiful old Bath Belfast Cardiff Edinburgh . Glasgow Liverpool London Manchester 6 In Bath there is an thermal spa. Newcastle Oxford 7 Brighton is a very busy and town. 8 Padstow is a small and friendly town on the England Scotland . 1 7 What do you think? 2 8 3 6 In pairs. Describe photos a and b. What can you see? 4 Now name the following things in your country: 5 • three famous cities 6 • two beaches you like • an important river Wales Northern Ireland • some mountains 9 10 • your favourite tourist attraction