2. Read the information about the UK. Circle numbers of true sentences. The United Kingdom, or the UK, is a country in Northwestern Europe. It consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea. The capital of Great Britain and England is London. The national capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, the capital of Wales is Cardiff, and the capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast. The total area of the UK is 244,376 km². The national language of the UK is English. The official currency of this country is pound sterling. The biggest part of the United Kingdom has a temperate climate, with generally low temperatures and plentiful rainfall all year round. 1) People in the UK use only euros. 2) The UK is located in the northwest of Europe. 3) It can be rainy in any season. 4) The countries of the UK don’t have their own capitals. 5) The total area of the UK is less than 250,000 km². 6) The UK isn’t surrounded by any oceans.

Проверка утверждений:

1. Неверно: официальная валюта Великобритании — фунт стерлингов, а не евро.
2. Верно: Великобритания расположена на северо-западе Европы.
3. Верно: в Великобритании дожди возможны в любое время года.
4. Неверно: у стран, входящих в состав Великобритании, есть свои столицы.
5. Верно: 244 376 км² меньше 250 000 км².
6. Неверно: Великобритания окружена Атлантическим океаном и морями.

Ответ: 2, 3, 5.