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3 Read the text again and complete the factfiles on each country.

Factfile on England

Popu lation:

Economy:

Geography:

Capital:

Factfile on Scotland

Population:

Economy:

Geography:

Capital:

EB Factfi/e on Wales

Population:

Economy:

Geography:

Capital:

Factfile on Northern Ireland

population:

Economy:

Geography:

Capital:

4 Read the text again and write these place names on the map of the UK.

• London Glasg o w Cardiff Cornwall Belfast Edinb urg h J

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5 n 12 Reorder the conversation below between a tour guide and a tourist. Then listen and check.

[1] Tourist:

D Tour guide:

D Tourist:

D Tour guide:

D Tourist:

D Tour guide:

D Tourist:

D Tour guide:

D Tourist:

D Tour guide:

D Tourist:

D Tour guide:

D Tourist:

D Tour guide:

I'm hiring a car in Scotland this summer. What do you suggest I visit?

Yes, it overlooks the sea. It's a really interesting city!

I hear Scotland has amazing wildlife too.

Then you should spend a few days in Edinburgh at the arts festival.

I want to visit the famous Loch Ness and see the monster.

You can visit the castle, which sits on a volcanic rock dominating the city.

When is that?

It's the deepest lake in Scotland and very beautiful, but I can't guarantee you'll see the

monster!

I'm interested in art, history and nature, especially coastlines.

Oh yes, especially on the remote islands like the Orkneys.

Is Edinburgh near the coast?

It's on for three weeks in August every year.

What else can I do in Edinburgh?

That depends on what you are interested in.

6 Work in pairs. Take it in turns to be the tour guide and the tourist in the following situations. Use the
information in the text and the dialogue above to help you.

• You're fascinated by history and legends, especially those with monsters and dragons.


• You have a passion for art, architecture and poetry.


• You're in to hiking, nature and cycling.


• You love city life, going out to restaurants and bars and listening to good music.