Wales covers about 10 per cent of the island of GB, but has only about 5 per cent of the population of the United Kingdom. About 20 per cent of the people speak Welsh, an ancient Celtic language. English and Welsh are both official languages.
Wales is a country of poets and singers with a literature that dates back more than 1,000 years and an ancient choral music tradition. A festival featuring musicians, poets, and singers, is held twice a year. As part of GB, Wales elects 38 of the 650 members of the House of Commons. The country’s daily administration is carried out by the Welsh Office in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. The head of the Welsh Office is appointed by the British Prime minister and is a member of the Cabinet. The Cambrian Mountains cover about two-thirds of Wales. The highest peak in the country, Snowdon reaches 1,085 meters. Coastal plains and river valleys cover about a third of the country. The longest rivers are the Severn and Wye, which both empty into the Bristol Channel. Wales has 3 national parks – Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, and the Pembrokeshire Coast. The largest urban areas in Wales are Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport, all located on the southern coast, and the majority of the country’s nearly 3 million people live in the southeast. Today, the economy of Wales depends primarily on manufacturing and service industries.
Everyday life in industrial Welsh cities and towns is similar to life in the industrial areas elsewhere in GB. After work, many people enjoy watching television or socializing at the local pub. Other popular pastimes include rugby football – the country’s national sport – as well as soccer and cricket.
1. We have been preparing for our exam since morning.
2. I have been living in Moscow since 1975.
3. I have been cleaning my room since morning.
4. He has been playing football all day.
5. I’ve been waiting for you for two hours.
ЭКОНОМИКА РАЗВИТИЕ Экономика развития является важной отраслью экономики, которая считает, специфические проблемы стран третьего мира. Эти страны приведены различные имена, такиекак «слаборазвитых странах», «менее развитых стран» (НРС), и «развивающихся стран» (DCS). Все эти термины противопоставить страны третьего мира с первых стран мира, которые называются "развиватьстраны "(НРС), и« развивающиеся страны »(ДК). Все эти термины противопоставить страны третьего мира с первых стран мира, которые называются "развитой" или "промышленно". Экономика Западной Европе .Многие страны получили политическую независимость после Второй мировой войны, но они не стали независимыми в экономическом форуме. Например, в Индии был независимой страной с 1945 года наиболее продвинулся Как
Dear Dasha.
I`m sorry, I haven`t written to you for a long time. So much has happened!
At the moment I`m staying in Rik Morell`s house together with Sam and Josie.This is a wonderful house. It is very big and modern. It has a car park; a helicopter pad; a swimming pool; an entrance hall; a living room; a bedroom; a recording studio; a dining room and a kitchen.
Sincerely, Kate<span>
</span>
<span>I like sport. It plays
a great role in my activities. Most of all I like to play basketball. I am
the best player and often take part in different sport competitions. Sometimes
we win them but sometimes we lose. Basketball is a team game. It is played
in any season because you play this game is indoors game. It is played in a
gym. But sometimes you can see streetball - basketball in an open air. There
are two baskets in this exciting game and only one orange ball. Players
must throw the ball to the basket and get to it to score a goal. There are two
teams with only five players.</span>
Many people keen in sport
because it makes us more healthy and help us to be fit. During you play
any sport game you are active and it helps you to burn many calories.
Basketball is an active game. It makes people be strong, healthy and energetic.
It is a game for everybody even for disabled people.
To my mind any sport is
risky and dangerous. Basketball is risky too because every minute you can break
your arm or leg or get another problem with your health.
I like playing basketball
most of all. And I am a basketball fan too. I enjoy watching matches on TV
and at the gym. I have been to the gym. It was the greatest game I have ever
seen.