Шотландия является частью Соединённого Королевства, расположенной на Британских островах и занимающей примерно 30% острова. Общая площадь государства составляет приблизительно 78 тысяч км2. Его можно разделить на 8 частей: Центральная Шотландия, Юго-западная Шотландия, Эдинбург, Глазго, Западное побережье, Оркни и Шетландские острова, Инвернесс и Шотландское нагорье, Абердиншир и Грампианские горы.
На сегодняшний день, эта страна является одним из наиболее посещаемых туристами мест во всем мире. Ее популярность обычно связана как с ее хорошо-известными и уникальными ликером, волынками, хаггисом и шотландкой, так и с потрясающими и восхитительными пейзажами. Шотландия имеет потрясающую историю, усыпанную приводящими в трепет мифами и легендами.
Более того, большинство Шотландцев – дружелюбные, доброжелательные хозяева, всегда готовы помочь. Если нужна какая-либо помощь, совет или ночлег и пища, они рады предложить все, что вам нужно. Однако могут возникнуть проблемы с пониманием того, что они говорят, несмотря на то, что они используют интернациональный английский язык. Их произношение сильно отличается от «нормативного произношения», которое мы привыкли изучать в школе – у шотландцев свои акценты и диалекты. Помимо этого, страна является родиной известных писателей, художников, ученых и прочих знаменитостей. Например, Александр Белл, изобретатель телефона, и теле-шеф Гордон Рамси родились здесь. Однако самой известной знаменитостью, возможно, является Шон Коннери.
Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom, located on the British Isles and occupying approximately 30% of the island. The total area of the state is about 78 thousand km2. It can be divided into eight parts: Central Scotland, South West, Edinburgh, Glasgow, West Coast, Orkney and Shetland Islands, Inverness and Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Grampian Highlands.
Nowadays, this country is one of the most visited tourist places in the whole world. Its popularity is usually connected with its best-known and unique liquors, doodlesacks, haggis and tartan as well as its spectacular and astonishing landscapes. Scotland has a great history studded with thrilling myths, tales and legends.
Moreover, the majority of Scots are friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts. If you need some help, piece of advice or bed and breakfast, they’re glad to offer you what you need. Although, there can be some troubles with understanding of what they say, in spite of the fact that they speak international English language. Their pronunciation is very different from "Received Pronunciation" we used to learn at school – Scots have their own accents and dialects. Besides, the country is a motherland of famous writers, artists, scientists and other celebrities. For example, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, and TV-chef Gordon Ramsey were born there. However, the most famous celebrity of the country is probably Sean Connery.
Hello, Tim!
Thank you for your last letter and the card with some views of Liverpool! They are amazing!
You're writing that you'll have a holiday in June, I'd like to invite you to my country on holiday. I'm sure it'll be an interesting travel for you and I'll do my best to make it unforgettable! You'll stay, of course, at my place. You'll come here by air, there are many airlines that take passengers from England to Russia. Your flight will last about three hours.
I'll attach the list with the main sights to the letter so that you can imagine our country better (some of them are Moscow - our capital, Saint-Petersburg, Suzdal and the other town of the Golden Ring. Sure, I'll accompany you everywhere and tell you everything I know about the sights.
I advise you to take warm clothes and an umbrella with you, because our climate is quite changeable like yours) My parents remember the year when it snowed in June!
I hope you'll agree to come! Let me know as soon as you make a decision.
I'm looking forward to your answer!
Vanya
1. This book was read yesterday by the girl.
2. Tickets at this concert were bought last month by Kate.
3. The diploma will be gotten next week by Anton.
4. This work is done by me every time she asks.
5. Her brother is always being helped with his homework by Maria.
On Sunday I am going to a concert of my favourite band. It starts at 8 and ends at 10.
What time is the sixth lesson over tomorrow? - I do not know. I'm not going to school tomorrow.
How will you get home after tomorrow's party? By taxi? - Perhaps, I'll catch the bus.The last bus leaves at midnight.
I'm going to the cinema on Saturday. What time does the film start?
Tomorrow we are having lunch with Lisa.I hope you will join us.
Our plane arrives at 7 p.m. tomorrow