Шотландия на английском языке кратко. Scotland (Шотландия)

Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom, located on the British Isles and occupying approximately 30% of the island. The total area of the state is about 78 thousand km 2 . It can be divided into eight parts: Central Scotland, South West, Edinburgh, Glasgow, West Coast, Orkney and Shetland Islands, Inverness and Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Grampian Highlands.

Nowadays, this country is one of the most visited tourist places in the whole world. Its popularity is usually connected with its best-known and unique liquors, doodlesacks, haggis and tartan as well as its spectacular and astonishing landscapes. Scotland has a great history studded with thrilling myths, tales and legends. Many people dream of visiting Loch Ness which is considered to be one of the Scotland’s largest lakes, because they hope to see the legendary Loch ness monster there and take some photos with it.

Moreover, the majority of Scots are friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts. If you need some help, piece of advice or bed and breakfast, they’re glad to offer you what you need. Although, there can be some troubles with understanding of what they say, in spite of the fact that they speak international English language. Their pronunciation is very different from "Received Pronunciation" we used to learn at school - Scots have their own accents and dialects. Besides, the country is a motherland of famous writers, artists, scientists and other celebrities. For example, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, and TV-chef Gordon Ramsey were born there. However, the most famous celebrity of the country is probably Sean Connery.

Unfortunately, the system that provides the accommodation and benefits to new immigrants is a little bit disorganized, and if you want to live there you should be ready for a long term integration.

Шотландия является частью Соединённого Королевства, расположенной на Британских островах и занимающей примерно 30% острова. Общая площадь государства составляет приблизительно 78 тысяч км 2 . Его можно разделить на 8 частей: Центральная Шотландия, Юго-западная Шотландия, Эдинбург, Глазго, Западное побережье, Оркни и Шетландские острова, Инвернесс и Шотландское нагорье, Абердиншир и Грампианские горы.

На сегодняшний день, эта страна является одним из наиболее посещаемых туристами мест во всем мире. Ее популярность обычно связана как с ее хорошо-известными и уникальными ликером, волынками, хаггисом и шотландкой, так и с потрясающими и восхитительными пейзажами. Шотландия имеет потрясающую историю, усыпанную приводящими в трепет мифами и легендами. Многие люди мечтают посетить Лох Несс, которое считается одним из самых крупных озер Шотландии, так как надеются увидеть там легендарное Лохнесское чудовище и сделать с ним несколько фотографий.

Более того, большинство Шотландцев - дружелюбные, доброжелательные хозяева, всегда готовы помочь. Если нужна какая-либо помощь, совет или ночлег и пища, они рады предложить все, что вам нужно. Однако могут возникнуть проблемы с пониманием того, что они говорят, несмотря на то, что они используют интернациональный английский язык. Их произношение сильно отличается от «нормативного произношения», которое мы привыкли изучать в школе - у шотландцев свои акценты и диалекты. Помимо этого, страна является родиной известных писателей, художников, ученых и прочих знаменитостей. Например, Александр Белл, изобретатель телефона, и теле-шеф Гордон Рамси родились здесь. Однако самой известной знаменитостью, возможно, является Шон Коннери.

К сожалению, система, которая предлагает здесь новоприбывшим иммигрантам жилье и льготы, хаотична и плохо организована, и если вы хотите жить здесь, вам следует подготовиться к длительному процессу интеграции.

Scotland is one of the four parts of the GB. Scotland"s area is more than half as big as England"s. The main cities of the country are its capital Edinburgh and the main industrial center Glasgow.

Scottish towns look very different from English towns. Some words about Edinburgh. Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, is one of Britain’s most attractive cities. It’s a city for people who like to walk.

You are never far from green parks, gardens and hills - even in the main shopping streets. It’s a busy modern city, but its history is everywhere. At the top of the highest hill is located Edinburgh Castle. It was the home of Scotland’s royal family until 1603 when King James the 6th of Scotland became the king of England and moved to London. The road which begins at the castle and goes eastwards is called Royal Mile. At the other end of the Royal Mile is the Palace of Hollyroodhouse.

It was built by the Scottish king before Scotland and England were united to make Great Britain. Now it is a second home for the Queen or her children, who usually visit Edinburgh in the summer. When the royal family is not there you can visit the palace and see a lot of interesting things. There are nine hills in Edinburgh. They are long-dead volcanoes. From the tops of them you can see two bridges: the modern road bridges an the old rail bridges which has carried trains to the Highlands for more than a hundred years. The highlands of Scotland is mountainous and wild.

In the winter it’s white with snow but in the summer it becomes purple. Highlands are famous for the Scottish Olympics or the Highland games (it’s real name). These games are not only sporting competitions: music and different traditional games are very important too. While athletes throw the hammer at the one end of the arena, you can watch a dancing competition at the other end.

There is also a game for the strongest athletes - tossing the caber, which weights 60 kilos and is six metres long. These games are very popular in Highlands. Usually between the mountains are rivers and lakes. Scottish people like fishing very much, that’s why they say that Scottish rivers are good for two: fishing is one, the other is Scotch whisky. Whisky is made from water and barley. The method hasn’t changed for hundreds years. Scotch whisky is the best one. Scotland is also famous for it’s kilt, the most important part of national dress and bagpipes - the national instrument. I think that Scotland is a very beautiful country and if you visit it you shall never forget it.

Scotland is a country in the north of Great Britain. It is a part of the United Kingdom. Scotland is divided into three natural regions: the Southern Uplands, the Central Lowlands and the Highlands and islands. A lot of places in Scotland are a natural paradise, still untouched by man.

The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, well known for its castle. Glasgow is the industrial capital of Scotland. It is the third largest city in Great Britain. The typical products of Scotland are timber, whisky, salmon. Golf is the Scottish natural sport and it seems to have originated in this country.

Scotland is also the land of myths and mysteries; every castle has its ghost. Glamis Castle is said to have nine of them. And of course everyone knows about the Loch Ness, Monster. "Nessie" is said to be about six meters long, with a long, thin neck. The first report of the monster in Loch Ness was in 565 A.D. Since 1934 thousands of people claimed to they had seen the monster. Scientists have investigated the Loch and taken pictures but no scientific explanation of the mystery has been given.
Questions:
1. Where is Scotland situated?

2. How many regions are there in Scotland?

3. What is the capital of Scotland?

4. What is the industrial capital of Scotland?

5. What are typical products of Scotland?

6. What are Scottish castles famous for?

7. What is Loch Ness Monster?

Vocabulary:
paradise - рай untouched - нетронутый castle - замок whisky - виски myth - миф
ghost - призрак, привидени to claime - утверждать mystery - тайна

Перевод
Шотландия
Шотландия - страна на севере Великобритании. Это часть Соединенного Королевства. Шотландия разделена на три области: Южные возвышенности, Центральные низменности и высокогорья, а также острова. Многие места в Шотландии являются настоящим раем, не тронутым человеком.
Столица Шотландии - Эдинбург, известный своими замками. Глазго - промышленная столица Шотландии. Это третий по величине город Великобритании. Типичная продукция, производимая в Шотландии, - лесоматериалы, виски, лососевые рыбы. Гольф - шотландская национальная игра и зародилась она в этой стране.
Шотландия также страна мифов и загадок; в каждом замке есть свой призрак. Говорят, в замке Глэмис их девять. И, конечно, все знают о лох-несском чудовище. Говорят, "Несси" имеет длину примерно шесть метров и длинную тонкую шею. Первые сведения о чудовище датируются 565-м годом. С 1934 года тысячи людей начали утверждать, что они видели чудовище. Ученые исследовали озеро и делали фотографии, но научного объяснения этой загадки не найдено.

(от Куриленко)
Scotland is a country in the north of Great Britain. It is a part of the United Kingdom. Scotland is divided into three natural regions: the Southern Uplands, the Central Lowlands and the Highlands and islands. A lot of places in Scotland are a natural paradise, still untouched by man.
The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, well known for its castle. Glasgow is the industrial capital of Scotland. It is the third largest city in Great Britain. The typical products of Scotland are timber, whisky, salmon. Golf is the Scottish natural sport and it seems to have originated in this country.
Scotland is also the land of myths and mysteries; every castle has its ghost. Glamis Castle is said to have nine of them. And of course everyone knows about the Loch Ness, Monster. "Nessie" is said to be about six meters long, with a long, thin neck. The first report of the monster in Loch Ness was in 565 A.D. Since 1934 thousands of people claimed to they had seen the monster. Scientists have investigated the Loch and taken pictures but no scientific explanation of the mystery has been given.

Questions:
1. Where is Scotland situated?
2. How many regions are there in Scotland?
3. What is the capital of Scotland?
4. What is the industrial capital of Scotland?
5. What are typical products of Scotland?
6. What are Scottish castles famous for?
7. What is Loch Ness Monster?
Vocabulary:
paradise - рай untouched - нетронутый castle - замок whisky - виски myth - миф
ghost - призрак, привидени to claime - утверждать mystery - тайна

Unfortunately, the system that provides the accommodation and benefits to new immigrants is a little bit disorganized, and if you want to live there you should be ready for a long term integration.