Учебно-методическое пособие по английскому языку для студентов первого курса

Exercise 3.11.5.
Choose the prepositions

1. 
   The British Isles consist _________ two large islands
   

a) in b) for c) of d) at

2. 
   The United Kingdom is made up ________ four countries
   

a) of b) about c) at d) in

3. 
   Great Britain is separated ___________ the European continent – the English Channel _________ the Strait of Dover.
   

a) from b) by c) at d) and

4. 
   The climate of the United Kingdom is generally mild and temperate _______ the influence of the Gulf Stream.
   

a) because b) due to c) for d) by

5. 
   Each minister is responsible ___________ a particular area ____________ government.
   

a) at b) in c) for d) of

6. 
   The flag of the United Kingdom is made up ____________ three crosses.
   

a) in b) at c) of d) on
Exercise 3.11.6.
Match the beginning of the sentence with the ending

1. Great Britain occupies	1. shipbuilding
2. The United Kingdom is made up	2. some people speak Scotish, Welsh and Irish
3. The population of the country is	3. the symbol of England
4. The climate is	4. the territory of the British Isles
5. Great Britain is known as	5. over 57 million people
6. The main important industry is	6. a rainy and foggy country
7. The official head of the state is	7. mild, humid and changeable
8. The Prime Minister chooses	8. about twenty MP’s of his party to become Cabinet
9. English is the official language but	9. of four countries
10. Rose is	10. the queen