2. Заполните пропуски предлогами: Some people … Great Britain call themselves British. Others call themselves English, Scottish or Irish. And there
are many people who take their identity … a much smaller area. Here are some … them.
Wales is a separate country … England. It has its own government and capital city, Cardiff. It also has two official
languages: English and Welsh. Although most people … the country speak Welsh as their second language, in the
north … the country English is some people’s second language. The Welsh are famous … their beautiful singing
voices and choirs. Even the language sounds like singing.
Cornwall is … the far south-west of England. Many Cornish people say that their roots go … to the Celts. The
Celts are known to have gone west thousands … years ago to escape … the Romans. This fact isn’t true, but it
helps people to find their identity. The Cornish have their own flag and language as well as a political party that
wants Cornwall to become a separate country. It isn’t separate … the moment.
In the centre … England is the city of Birmingham. Most people … Britain think that the Brummie accent isn’t
very attractive. However, studies of foreigner show that they find this accent musical and pleasant. The locals have
a good sense of humour which is proved by the number of comedians who come … this area. It is also known … a
number of heavy metal brands.
Yorkshire covers a large area of northern England and the people who live here are often named … the local accent,
Tyke. The people of Yorkshire are actually easy-going. The landscape is absolutely beautiful. The most famous
symbol here is the Yorkshire pudding, which is not sweet but eaten … meat.
Scouse is not only an accent but also a food similar … goulash and made … beef or lamb. Scousers come …
Liverpool, like the Beatles do. But a lot of Scousers have their roots … Ireland. They are proud … their humour.
The young are always eager to be well-dressed.
In the far north-east of England is the city … Newcastle. For many years, it was a dirty, industrial city. The
situation got changed several decades ago. A brand-new arts centre and bridges have made the city a brighter and
more exciting place to go. The local people, Geordies, have a reputation … being very talkative and enjoying a
good nightlife
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