INDUSTRY
Name one of the main industries in the UK
Shipbuilding / machine-building / metal production / chemical / textile.
What is the approximate population of the UK?
69,551,332 (2025)
about 61,000,000 (2008)
What is the official language of the UK?
English
What is the main religion in Britain?
Christianity.
“Diverse” means…
Varied / разнообразный.
Which city is called “Cottonopolis”?
Manchester.
Which part of the UK is the most densely populated?
England
Name one Celtic language spoken in the UK.
Scottish Gaelic / Irish Gaelic / Welsh.
What is the official church of the UK?
The Anglican Church / the Church of England.
“Urban” refers to…
City areas / городской.
What percentage of Britain’s income comes from the service sector?
About three-quarters.
What percentage of the UK population lives in urban areas?
About 89%.
In which part of the UK does about one-fifth of the population speak Welsh?
Wales.
Who founded the Church of England and why?
King Henry VIII, because the Pope refused to allow his divorce.
“Regional accents” means accents that are…
Local to a specific area / региональные.
Name two natural resources found in the UK.
Coal, oil, gas, iron ore, limestone.
Where do most people in Scotland live?
In the central region between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
How many people approximately speak Scottish Gaelic?
About 80,000.
What percentage of people identify as Christians in the UK?
About 71%.
“Densely” populated means…
Packed with many people / густо, плотно населённый.
What services does Britain export that are essential for its economy?
Banking, finance, insurance, business support.
Why has the population of southern England grown in recent decades?
Because of new jobs in high-tech and service industries.
Why are regional accents important in the UK?
They are a strong part of local identity.
What must every British monarch promise?
To support and protect the Anglican Church.
“Separate” in the text means…
To divide or break away (отделяться, разделять).