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1. Is Ireland part of Great Britain? True ( ) False ( )

2. Is Scotland part of Great Britain? True ( ) False ( )
3. Is Scotland part of the UK? True ( ) False ( )

4. Are English people British? True ( ) False ( )

5. Are all British people English? True ( ) False ( )

6. Is the term “British Isles” controversia True ( ) False ( )

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( )The smallest country in the UK.

( )Glasgow is this country’s largest city.
1. England
( )The country where the Stonehenge is located
2. Wales
( )This country is famous for its lakes,called lochs.
( )In this country, there are more sheep than people. 3. North ireland
( )Most of the TV series Game of Thrones was shot here. 4. Scotland
( )This country is connected to France by an undersea tunnel.
( )This country has more castles per square kilometre (km²)
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Reading: British Cuisine
When we think of great food, we often think of French, Italian, or even Japanese and
Mexican cuisine, but not English cuisine. Let’s find out why. Complete the text with a
word or expression that means the opposite of the words in brackets.

English food has a __________ (good) reputation. Americans make fun of

English gravy-based dishes, and Europeans joke that English cuisine is
overcooked. Still, like all countries, there are both bad and good foods across
England. No one does cakes and biscuits like the English. There is nothing __________
(less) delicious than a scone with cream and strawberry jam. The English also make
great pies, puddings and roast meats, and produce 750 __________ (similar) kinds of
cheeses. That’s 350 __________ (fewer) cheeses than France! So, why does everybody
speak ill of English food

According to Hertfordshire-based chef and social media star Ben Churchill, there
are lots of myths about Eng-lish cooking that originate from how people lived
__________ (after) the two world wars. People had to eat__________ (expensive) food
that was either boiled or stewed, and the resulting dishes didn’t have much taste or
visual appeal. “I think our history of stews and root vegetables is where the image
came __________ (to). We used those methods because __________ (expensive) meat
needs to be boiled or stewed to make it tender. Our stews are actually delicious, but
not much to look at.

The English have historically eaten __________ (little) meat. Sam Wass, director of
Great British Meat, says: “The UK’s climate is perfect for grass, which makes it
__________ (terrible) for producing meat. We produce excellent beef and lamb
here.” However, this is one of the reasons why people __________ (rarely)
criticise English food. __________ (hot) climate countries tend to grow __________
(more) vegetables, herbs and spic-es. This means that selection and choices were
very limited. Still, Churchill insists that the myth of bad British food is just that, a
myth: “Nowadays we have such an enormous range of ingredients, both native and
imported, that we can use in our dishes. We’ve got well-trained chefs, and a
__________ (poor) heritage and food histo-ry.” Maybe your __________ (high) opinion of
English food is based on misconceptions of what it actually is.

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It’s time to discover some highlights of British cuisine! Match the descriptions to their
respective images.
Bangers and Mash
Mash is short for mashed potatoes.
Bangers are a common name for
British sausages, and you’ll find this
hearty and delicious meal in most
pubs. The whole thing is often
covered in rich brown gravy.
Black Pudding
Not a pudding at all! Black pudding is a
type of sausage, traditionally most
popular in the North of England. The
ingredients? Pork or beef blood, mixed
with oatmeal and spices. It tastes much
better than it sounds, and believe it or
not, you can even find vegan versions
these days.
Scotch Egg
An adaptation of an Indian dish, nargisi
kofta. A Scotch Egg consists of a boiled
egg rolled in breadcrumbs and deep-
fried until crispy. Scotch eggs are an
indispensable part of any British picnic,
as they’re tasty and they’re always
eaten cold.
Scone
A small, round cake that is like bread,
usually served with tea and eaten with
jam or cream
Shepherd’s pie
Cooked minced meat (usually beef or lamb)
and gravy, topped with a thick layer of
mashed potato.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Indian food is a British national obsession. It
can seem strange to include this dish that has
its origins in the Indian subcontinent, but
Chicken Tikka Masala is regularly voted as the
nation’s favourite dish. It consists of roasted,
marinated chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato
sauce, often eaten with rice.
English breakfast
Also known as a ‘fry-up,’ a full breakfast is
made up of eggs, bacon, sausages, beans,
toast, tomatoes, and sometimes black pudding.
This hearty breakfast is popular all over
England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and is
often consumed at the weekend.
Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas
Last but not least, a true British classic. Fried
white fish fillet and large, sliced fried potatoes
You’ll find fish and chip shops in every town
and city. It is often accompanied by a portion
of mushy peas.
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Reading: Football
Rugby and cricket are popular sports in the UK, but football is deeply ingrained in British
culture: it is the most popular sport in the country. In fact, modern football originated in
Britain. Read the text below about the ori-gin of football. Six sentences have been removed
from it. Decide which of the sentences a-h fit in the gaps 1-6. There are two sentences that
you do not need.
Who invented football? Researchers believe that football dates back to 2500 BC,
when the Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Romans played games involving a ball and
feet. (1) The game was very similar to the modern-day football. (2) It is possible that
this particular style of playing a game with a ball, with a focus on the feet, subse-
quently spread throughout the world. However, many people claim that football as we
know it today actually started in England. There are records of people kicking around a
pig’s bladder in villages in the 9th century. In the 14th century, the game was
banned by authorities due to the “great noise” it produced. (3) That was
probably when the game began to be standardised. (4) The first football clubs then
emerged in England in the 19th century. (5) However, the English Football Association
was formed in 1863. (6) Football then reached the Netherlands and Denmark in 1889,
Argentina and 1893, Chile, Switzerland and Belgium in 1895 and Italy in 1898.

( )The first ever FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay less than a century later.
( )Rules and tactics were then introduced.
( )This recreational sport was known as “folkball” or “folk football”.
( )It was also the first game to not allow hands.
( )At that time, the game still resembled rugby more than modern football.
( )The Chinese, for example, had a game named Tsu-Chu, meaning “kicking the ball”.
( )It brought together the different codes, rules and systems used across the country
for play.
( )Centuries later, the ball game began to be played as a winter sport in public schools.

Speaking
• Do you like to play football? If so, do you play it often? Where? Who do you play with?
• Do you like football?
• Do you support any football team? Which one?
• Do you follow the FIFA World Cup and other championships? 5
• Can you name some famous footballers?