Exercise 6.4. Which events in the modern history of Great Britain had an impact on world science and technology. Choose five the most important and briefly describe them.

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Exercise 6.4. Which events in the modern history of Great Britain had an impact on world science and technology. Choose five the most important and briefly describe them.

Exercise 6.5. What inventions in UK made life more convenient and safer? What inventions have become dangerous for the mankind?

Exercise 6.6. Use the information below to be able to make a report on the following:

1) Land, 2) Climate, 3) Population, 4) Ethnic groups, 5) Economy.

Table: Modern history of Great Britain

World War I begins.

World War I ends.

First regular London-Paris air service instituted.

John Logie Baird demonstrates television system.

British Broadcasting Corporation chartered.

Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin.

First regular television broadcasts from Alexandra Palace.

Independence for India and Pakistan. Nationalization of coal mines and railways.

Foundation of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Britain explodes atomic bomb in Australia.

Irish Republican Army begins terrorist campaign.

Independence for Cyprus and Nigeria. «The Beatles» form.

Oil discovered off Scottish coast.

North Sea oil makes Britain self-sufficient in certain petroleum products.

Trident ballistic missile system ordered from US.

LAND

Area

241,752 sq km

Highest Point

Ben Nevis

1,343 m above sea level

Lowest Point

Holme Fen 3 m below sea level

CLIMATE

Average Temperatures

London

January 4°C

July 18°C

Edinburgh

January 3°C

July 15°C

Average Annual Precipitation

London 590 mm

Edinburgh 680 mm

POPULATION

Population

58,395,000 (1994 estimate)

Population Density

242 persons/sq km (1994 estimate)

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