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8.1 The UK, the USA & Bulgaria

Reading Check these words

1 Read the text and answer the questions. Which countries comprise the at a glance, consist, size,
UK? What is the capital city? What is the monetary unit? What population, monetary unit,
languages do they speak? How many national celebrations do they have? Head of State

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at a glance

The United Kingdom is in Europe. It consists of
England, Wales, Scotland (which together make up
Great Britain) and Northern Ireland.

Size: 224,110 km 2 The Royal Family lives in Buckingham
Population: 63,742,977 Palace.
Capital city: The capital city of the UK and Famous musicians: The Beatles, Elton
England is London. John, David Bowie, Adele
Monetary unit: Pound sterling (£) National celebrations: New Year's Day,
Languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Burns’ Night (Scotland), St David’s Day
Gaelic, Irish Gaelic (Wales), St Patrick’s Day (Northern Ireland),
Flag: The Union Jack Easter, St George’s Day (England), Bonfire
Head of State: The Queen is Head of Night, Remembrance Day, St Andrew’s Day
State in the United Kingdom. (Scotland), Christmas

2 Read the text and answer the questions. How many states are there in
the USA? Who is Head of State in the USA? What is the name of the flag? Check these words
Who are some famous musicians from the USA? Which national state, district
celebrations are the same as in the UK?

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USA at a glance

The USA or the United States of America is in North America.
It consists of 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Size: 3,794,083 km 2 White House in Washington DC.
Population: 318,892,103 Famous musicians: Elvis Presley,
Capital city: The capital city of the USA Beyoncé
is Washington DC. National celebrations: New Year’s Day,
Monetary unit: US dollar ($) Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day,
Languages: English Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July,
Flag: Star-Spangled Banner Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day,
Head of State: The President is Head of Thanksgiving, Christmas
State in the USA. He/She lives in the

3 Compare the two countries.
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