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«English-speaking countries».
Выполнил ученик 8 класса:
Фахертдинов Рамзил Расилович
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английского языка:
Валиева Рамиля Рустамовна
2015 год, с.Семекеево.
Except for the United Kingdom there are some other countries in the world where people speak English and this language is one of the official languages. The largest and most important of them are the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The USA.
1. General
The United States of America was formed by emigrants in 1382. The USA makes up of 62 states. Washington, the capital of the United States is situated on the Rotomac River in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land which doesn’t belong to any state but to all the states. All these states are sovereignty.
The territory of the United States of America is over 9 million square kilometres; this is one of the largest countries in the world. Its population is about 250 million people. People of various nationalities live in the USA: the English, the German, the Chinese, the Hindu, the Greek and so on.
The USA has 50 states. The flag of the USA has 13 red and white stripes, which symbolize the original 13 states. 50 stars on the blue field in the left upper corner are for each of the 50 states of the country in our days. The capital of the USA is Washington, D. C. (the District of Columbia). This city was named in honour of the first president, George Washington. Some of the biggest cities of the USA are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco and others.
2. Geographical position and physical features:
The USA occupy a large territory and are situated in the central and southern part of North America. The USA is washed by the Atlantic ocean in the east and by the Pacific ocean in the west. In the north, the USA has borders on Canada and in the south on Mexico. The USA is divided into three areas: Eastern area is a highland, central area is a plain and Western area is mountains including the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada. There are five great lakes in the northern part of the USA. There are: Huron, Michigan, Supireo, Ontario and Erie. They are connected by fast rivers. There is the most famous to the whole world fall called Niagara Fall. Mississippi together with its tributary Missouri is the longest river in the world.
3. Climate:
Mountain ranges cross the country from north to south and don’t protect it against cold air from the north and warm one from the south. The USA has a continental climate.
4. National Economy.
The USA is a highly developed industrial country. Large reserves of oil, coal, iron and other minerals are solid base of development of Americans industry. Heavy industry prevails in USA, including such branches as the mining, metallurgical, engineering, chemical and high-tech industries. USA has also well-developed light industry which includes textile, tanning and footwear industries. The food industry is well developed too. Both animal husbandry and farming takes big place in the economy of the USA.
5. Political system
Under the Constitution, the federal government is divided into three branches. The Congress is vested with the legislative power and made up of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. There are 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 senators. Each state elects two members of the Senate.
The executive branch is headed by the President, who proposes bills to Congress, serves as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. The President is chosen in nation-wide elections every 4 years. The second person in executive branch is vice President. The vice President, elected from the same political party as the President
The judicial branch consists of Federal District Courts, 11 Federal Courts and the Supreme Court. Federal judges are appointed by the President. Federal courts decide cases involving federal law, conflicts between citizens of different states.
Constitution is the most important document in the USA. Constitution has been amended 26 times. The Bill of Rights guarantees individual liberties: freedom of speech, religion and so on.
The USA as any other country has its own symbols, traditions and holidays
For example, the 4th of July, or Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day. The national symbol of America is the bald eagle. Another American symbol is Uncle Sam.
Canada.
The world’s second-largest country is Canada. The total area of Canada equals to almost 10 million square kilometres. The climate in Canada isn’t mild. It has four very distinct seasons, it can be very hot in summer – to 35°C above zero and higher, and quite cold in winter – 25°C below zero and even colder. Though Canada is one of largest countries in the world, its population isn’t dense. There are only about 30 million people living in Canada which is very little if we compare the territory of Canada with the UK where 60 million people live.
Canada has two official languages – English and French. Many Canadians speak both languages very well. The leading cities of Canada are Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The capital of Canada is Ottawa. The official head of Canada is the Queen of the United Kingdom. But practically there is a Prime Minister of the Canadian government to rule the country. Besides Canada has a democratic parliament, which is situated in Ottawa and consists of the House of Commons and the Senate.
Official emblems of Canada are the beaver and the maple leaf. The colours of Canada are white and red.
1. The Commonwealth of Australia is a self governing federal state. It is situated in the south-west of the Pacific ocean, occupying the continent of Australia and a great number of islands of which Tasmania is the most important. Australia is a continent-island washed by the Indian and the Pacific Oceans.
2. The country consists of 6 (six) states and 2 (two) territories. 16 million people live in Australia. The capital is Canberra. The official language is English.
3. Australia has a Parliament has two chambers, the house of Representatives and the Senate. the government of the country is headed by the Prime Minister.
4. Australia is not only far from the rest of the world, it has a bad climate, too. The climate is better in the east and south-east, where most big cities have grown-up. But the northern coast has too much rain, and the western coast is too dry.
5. The highest part of Australia, and almost all the mountains are near the coast. The whole central part of the country is dry; it never rains, there are no large rivers and no water there. So there is no very rich plant life in Australia, except in the east and south-east.
6. Australia is an important producer and exporter of primary products: wool, meat, sugar, fruit, black, coal, iron, copper, lead, gold and so on.
7. Most of the factories are situated near big cities. There are 5 (five) big cities in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Bris bane. These cities are also the country’s main ports.
8. Canberra was specially planned as a capital. It is a quiet city. All the government buildings are situated there. There no industrial plants in the city. About 300000 people live in Canberra.
9. Sydney is the oldest and largest city in Australia. It was founded in 1788. Sydney is a big industrial centre. About 3 million people now live in the city.
Australia – a continent and a state – is situated in the Southern Hemisphere, in the southern part of Asia, between the Pacific and Indian oceans. It is about 8 million square kilometers. Australia occupies the Tasmania Island and a number of smaller islands too. Australia is the sixth largest country in area. It has a wide climate range, from tropical in the north to temperate in the south-east.
Australia is divided into 8 administrative areas. The population of Australia equals to about 18 million people and 70 percent of them live in urban areas – in Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide and other large cities. The capital of Australia, Canberra, is not very large, but it is lovely.
Australia has a multicultural society. People of about 200 nationalities live there. The aborigines, the Australian natives, represent about 1.5 percent of the population.
The Australian flag is blue. There is the flag of the UK on the Australian banner, a large seven-pointed star beneath it and the Southern Cross constellation
The most popular Australian animals as well as informal Australian symbols are the koala, emu and kangaroo.
New Zealand.
Another country in the Pacific Ocean where people speak English as an official language is New Zealand. It is located not far from Australia – only the Tasman Sea separates them by a distance of about 1,600 km. New Zealand occupies two large islands – the North Island and the South Island as well as numerous small islands. New Zealand isn’t very large in area.
New Zealand has a population of 3.8 million people. Many people live in urban areas, and about 50 percent of them live in the largest cities – Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and Dunedin. The first of them is an important seaport and industrial centre. And Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.
New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary form of government. New Zealand stays in close association with the United Kingdom as a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. And the formal head of the state is the Queen of the United Kingdom.
The New Zealand flag represents the Southern Cross, the stars of it are red with white edgings. The flag of the United Kingdom in the left upper corner shows the recognition to the historical foundations and the fact that New Zealand was once a British colony and dominion.
The national emblem of New Zealand is a flightless bird kiwi. And silver fern is a sporting emblem.
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I’d like to tell you about another countries, where English is the official language. At first, the USA. After 350 years of development the United States of America still holds the leading position in the western world. The USA is the most powerful and highly developed country in the world. What makes the USA the leader of the western world is its economical, political and military dominiance over other countries. Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia has a greater land Canada is situated in North America. About 28 million people live in Canada.
Canada is an independent nation. But according to the Constitution Act of 1982 British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as Queen of Canada. Canada’s people are varied. About 57% of all Canadians have some English ancestry. Both English and French are official languages of the country. Other large ethnic groups are German, Irish and Scottish people.
Australia is the only country in the world that is also a continent. It’s the sixth large country and the smallest continent. The country’s official name is Commonwealth of Australia. The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states. Australia has six states and two territories. Australia is a constitutional monarchy like Great Britain. The Britain monarch, Queen Elizabeth II is also queen of Australia and country’s head of state. But the queen has little power in the Australian government. New Zealand is an island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. New Zealand belongs to a large island group called Polynesia.
The country is situated on two main islands — the North Island and the South Island. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. English is the official language of New Zealand and is spoken throughout the country. New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy. The British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, is the monarch of New Zealand. Britain gave New Zealand a constitution in 1852.
New Zealand has one of the highest standard of living in the world. New Zealand’s economy depends on trade with many countries — Australia, Britain and the USA.
Другие англоязычные страны (перевод)
Я хочу рассказать о других странах, где английский является официальным языком. В первую очередь, это США. После 350-летнего развития Соединенные Штаты Америки все еще занимают лидирующую позицию в западном мире. США — наиболее мощная и высокоразвитая страна мира. Экономическое, политическое и военное превосходство над другими странами делает США лидером западного мира.
Канада — вторая по величине страна в мире. Только Россия имеет бблыную площадь. Канада находится в Северной Америке. Около 28 миллионов человек живут в Канаде. Канада — независимое государство. Но согласно конституционному акту 1982 года, британский монарх, королева Соединенного Королевства Елизавета II, признана королевой Канады. Население Канады разное. Около 57% канадцев имеют английское происхождение. Английский и французский — официальные языки страны. Другой большой этнической группой являются немцы, ирландцы и шотландцы.
Австралия — единственная страна в мире, которая является континентом. Это шестая по величине страна и самый маленький континент. Официальное название страны — Австралийский Союз. Австралийский Союз — это федерация штатов. В Австралии шесть штатов и две территории. Австралия — конституционная монархия, как и Великобритания. Британский монарх, королева Елизавета II, является также королевой и главой правительства Австралии. Но королева не имеет больших полномочий в австралийском правительстве. Новая Зеландия — островная страна в юго-западной части Тихого Океана. Новая Зеландия принадлежит большой группе островов, называющихся Полинезия.
Страна расположена на двух главных островах — Северном и Южном. Веллингтон — столица Новой Зеландии. Английский — официальный язык Новой Зеландии, и на нем говорят по всей стране.
Новая Зеландия — конституционная монархия. Британский монарх, королева Соединенного Королевства Елизавета II, — монарх Новой Зеландии. Британия провозгласила в Новой Зеландии конституцию в 1852 году. В Новой Зеландии один из самых высоких уровней жизни в мире. Экономика Новой Зеландии зависит от торговли со многими странами — Австралией, Британией, США. (No Ratings Yet)
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Дорогой ученик! В этом материале подготовлен рассказ про англоговорящие страны. Под английским текстом есть перевод на русский язык.
The United Kingdom 🇬🇧
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are 64 million people in Great Britain whose first language is English (98% of population) . London is the capital of the United Kingdom. London is one of the largest financial centres in the world.
The USA 🇺🇸
The history of the USA started with the Thirteen British Colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America. On July 4, 1776 they declared independence and formed the United States of America.
Today the country consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. The capital is Washington, D.C., and the most populous city is New York City. It is one of the most developed countries in the world. English is the first language for about 78% of its population .
Canada 🇨🇦
Canada is a country in North America. It is the second largest country in the world. The capital of Canada is Ottawa. The official languages of the country are English and French. English is the mother tongue of 56% of Canadians .
The population of Canada is about 38 million people (2021). Most of the population lives not far from the border with the United States. The largest cities of the country are Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
Australia 🇦🇺
Australia is a country comprising the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the largest country in Oceania and the world’s sixth-largest country by total area.
Australia’s capital is Canberra, and its largest city is Sydney. Today the country is among the most developed countries in the world, with 73% of the population speaking Australian English.
New Zealand 🇳🇿
New Zealand occupies two large islands and many small ones in the south-western part of the Pacific Ocean. New Zealand’s capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.
New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with unique flora and fauna. English is the predominant language and a de facto official language of New Zealand. Almost the entire population speak it either as native speakers or proficiently as a second language.
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English-speaking countries – Англоговорящие страны
The popularity of the English language
There are over 300 million people in the world speaking English. English is used as an official language (along with a few others) in many international organisations, such as UN and IOC. This language is recognized as the state language in a lot of countries all over the world.
Great Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are 64 million people in Great Britain whose first language is English (97% of population). London, the capital of Great Britain, is one of the leading global cities. It is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. Great Britain has always been a Great Power and contributed a lot to the development of new territories.
The history of the USA started with 13 British colonies set along the Atlantic coast. On July, 4, 1776 they proclaimed their independence from Great Britain. Today the country consists of 50 states and the federal District of Columbia, where Washington, the capital of the USA, is located. It is one of the most developed countries in the world, with English being the first language for about 80% of its population.
The first European colonists came to this country from France. But after that for many years Canada was under British rule until the country gained its independence in the XX century. There are two official languages in Canada. English is the first language for nearly 70% of Canadians. Canada is the second largest country in the world with rich oil, coal and natural gas fields.
Australia is the only country in the world which occupies the whole continent. The exploration of the continent began in the late XVIII century when the first British colonies were formed. Australia was a place where prisoners were serving their sentences in exile. Today the country is among the most developed countries in the world, with 80% of the population speaking Australian English.
New Zealand
New Zealand occupies two large islands and many small ones in the south-western part of the Pacific Ocean. First Europeans started visiting New Zealand in the late XVIII century with the territory being announced as a British colony in 1788. The country gained its independence in the middle of the XX century. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with unique flora and fauna. English is spoken by more than 96% of the population.
Распространенность английского языка
Более 300 миллионов людей во всем мире говорят на английском языке. Английский используется в качестве официального языка (наряду с несколькими другими) во многих международных организациях, таких как ООН и МОК. Этот язык признан государственным во многих странах мира.
Великобритания
Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии включает в себя Англию, Шотландию, Уэльс и Северную Ирландию. В Великобритании английский является родным языком для 64 миллионов человек (97% населения). Лондон, столица Великобритании, является одним из ведущих мировых городов. Это политический, экономический и культурный центр страны. Великобритания всегда была Великой державой и внесла большой вклад в освоение новых территорий.
История США начинается с 13 британских колоний, расположенных вдоль побережья Атлантического океана. 4 июля 1776 года США провозгласили независимость. Сегодня в состав страны входят 50 штатов и федеральный округ Колумбия, где находится Вашингтон – столица США. Это одна из самых развитых стран в мире, в которой английский является родным для 80% населения.
Первые европейские завоеватели прибыли сюда из Франции. Затем долгое время страна находилась под контролем Британии, пока не стала независимой в XX веке. В стране два государственных языка. Английский является родным для 70% канадцев. Канада занимает второе место в мире по площади и обладает богатыми месторождениями нефти, угля и природного газа.
Австралия – единственная страна в мире, занимающая целый континент. Ее освоение началось в конце XVIII века с появлением первых британских колоний. Австралия была местом, куда заключенных ссылали отбывать свое наказание. Сегодня Австралия одна из самых развитых стран в мире, 80% населения которой разговаривает на австралийском варианте английского языка.
Новая Зеландия
Новая Зеландия занимает 2 больших острова и множество маленьких в юго-западной части Тихого океана. Первые европейцы появились в Новой Зеландии в конце XVIII века, а в 1788 году она была объявлена британской колонией. Страна получила независимость в середине XX века. Новая Зеландия – одна из красивейших стран с неповторимой флорой и фауной. На английском языке говорит около 96% населения.
Great Britain, the United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English-speaking countries. They are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many ways. The nature of these countries, their weather and climate and the way of life of their people differ.
Each coutry has its own history, customs, traditions, and its own national holidays. But they all have a common language, English. The United Kindom of Great Britain and North Ireland consist of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northen Ireland.
The British Isles are group of islands lying off the north-west coast of the continent of Europe. There are no high mountains, no very long rivers, and no large forests in the U.K. The population of the U.K. is almost fifty-six million. Great Britain is a capitalist country.
The USA is situated in the central part of the North American continent. The population of the USA is more than 236 million people. The USA is a highly developed industrial country. In the USA there are two main political parties, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
Canada has area of nearly 10 million square kilometres. It’s westen coast is washed by the Pacific Ocean and its eastern coast by the Atlantic Ocean. The population of Canada is over 26 million people. Canada is a capitalist federal state and a member of the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth of Australia territories are the continent of Australia, the island of Tasmania and a number of smaller islands. Australia has an area of nearly eight million square kilometres. The population of Australia is over sixteen million people. The Commonwealth of Australia is a capitalist self-governing federal state.
New Zealand is situated south-east of Australia. The country consists of three large islands called the North Island, the South Island and Stewart Island and also many smaller islands. The population of New Zealand is over three million people. New Zealand is a capitalist self-governing state and a member of the Commonwealth.
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Представлено сочинение на английском языке Англоговорящие страны/ English-Speaking Countries с переводом на русский язык.
| English-Speaking Countries | Англоговорящие страны |
| There are several countries in the world where English is a native language. These countries are the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand. It is also one of the official languages in Canada, the Irish Republic and the Republic of South Africa. Although these countries are situated in different parts of the world, they all share the same language. | В мире есть несколько стран, где английский язык является родным. К этим странам относятся Великобритания, Соединенные Штаты Америки, Австралия и Новая Зеландия. Он также является одним из официальных языков в Канаде, Ирландской Республике и Южно-Африканской Республике. Несмотря на то, что эти страны находятся в разных частях мира, все они используют один язык. |
| As a second language English is spoken in more than 60 countries. English is one of the most popular and widespread languages in the world. I’d like to tell you a little more about the main English-speaking countries. | В качестве второго языка английский используется в более чем в 60 странах. Английский является одним из самых популярных и распространенных языков в мире. Я хотел бы рассказать вам немного больше об основных англоговорящих странах. |
| The United Kingdom consists of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The population of the UK is nearly sixty-three million people. The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. London is considered to be the capital of the country. Although everyone in the UK speaks English, the accents and dialects slightly differ. Such languages as Scottish Gaelic, Irish, Welsh, and Cornish are still spoken in some parts of the UK. | Великобритания состоит из четырех стран: Англии, Уэльса, Шотландии и Северной Ирландии. Население Великобритании составляет почти шестьдесят три миллиона человек. Великобритания является конституционной монархией с парламентской системой. Лондон считается столицей страны. Хотя все в Великобритании говорят на английском, акценты и диалекты немного отличаются. Такие языки, как шотландско-гэльский, ирландский, валлийский, Корниш и все еще используются в некоторых частях Великобритании. |
| Another important English-speaking country is the USA. It is situated in the central part of North American continent. The population of the USA is more than 316 million people. The official language of the country is English. However, the USA is multinational country and people from certain communities can speak Chinese, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Korean and many other languages. The USA consists of 50 states and a federal district. The capital of the country is Washington D.C. Americans use lots of slang words in their speech and have a distinctive accent. | Другой важной англоговорящей страной является США. Страна расположена в центральной части североамериканского континента. Население США составляет более 316 миллионов человек. Официальным языком страны является английский. Тем не менее, США – это многонациональная страна, и люди из некоторых общин могут говорить на китайском, итальянском, голландском, испанском, корейском и многих других языках. США состоят из 50 штатов и федерального округа. Столица страны – Вашингтон. Американцы используют много жаргонных слов в своей речи и характерный акцент. |
| Australia and New Zealand are other English-speaking countries. They are former colonies of Great Britain. The population of Australia is more than twenty-three million people and of New Zealand – more than four million people. The official language in these countries is English. However, people there speak with a distinctive Australian accent and use lots of new words. | Австралия и Новая Зеландия – это ещё одни англоговорящие страны. Они являются бывшими колониями Великобритании. Население Австралии составляет более двадцати трех миллионов человек, а Новой Зеландии — более четырех миллионов человек. Официальным языком в этих странах является английский. Тем не менее, люди там говорят с характерным австралийским акцентом и используют много новых слов. |
| Canada has two official languages: French and English. | В Канаде два официальных языка: французский и английский. |
English spread all over the world. Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are English speaking countries. Why English is so extended language in the world?
During the 17th and 18th centuries British navigators sailed across the seas with the aim of extending Britain’s power and prosperity (процветание). They colonized new territories around the world, taking their language with them. The first New World settlement was established in Jamestown in America in 1607. Canada was won from the French in 1763. During the 17th century British rule was established in the West Indian islands of Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, St Kitts and Trinidad and Tobago. Australia and New Zealand were discovered during Capitan Cook’s voyage in 1768. English was imposed as the official language of the new colonies; it was the language of education and administration.
English speaking countries are situated in different parts of the world and differ in many ways. The weather and climate of these countries, and the way of people’s life differ. Each country has its own history customs, traditions, and its own national holidays. But they all have a common English language.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consist of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. There are no high mountains, no very long rivers, no vast forest areas in U.K. Great Britain is parliamentary monarchy. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. Christmas day is one of their favorite holidays. It’s celebrated on the 25-th of December. Traditions connected with it are to give presents to each other, to send Christmas cards and to make traditional Christmas dinner with turkey and pudding.
The USA is situated in the central part of the North American continent. The population of the USA is about 240 million people. Most of Americans speak English. But there we can also meet French, German and other languages. The USA is a highly developed industrial country.
Canada has to official languages – English and French.
Australia and New Zealand Australia and New Zealand are situated in the southern hemisphere summer, so the warmest month is January, and the coldest winter month is June. Snow falls only on the mountain there.Many immigrants from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland live in Australia and New Zealand.
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English-speaking countries – Англоговорящие страны
The
popularity of the English language
There are over 300 million people in the world speaking English.
English is used as an official language (along with a few others) in many
international organisations, such as UN and IOC. This language is recognized as
the state language in a lot of countries all over the world.
Great
Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are 64 million
people in Great Britain whose first language is English (97% of
population). London, the capital of Great Britain, is one of the leading
global cities. It is the political, economic and cultural centre of the
country. Great Britain has always been a Great Power and contributed a lot to
the development of new territories.
The USA
The history of the USA started with 13 British colonies set
along the Atlantic coast. On July, 4, 1776 they proclaimed their independence
from Great Britain. Today the country consists of 50 states and the federal
District of Columbia, where Washington, the capital of the USA, is located. It
is one of the most developed countries in the world, with English being the
first language for about 80% of its population.
Canada
The first European colonists came to this country from France.
But after that for many years Canada was under British rule until the country
gained its independence in the XX century. There are two official languages in
Canada. English is the first language for nearly 70% of Canadians. Canada is
the second largest country in the world with rich oil, coal and natural gas
fields.
Australia
Australia is the only country in the world which occupies the
whole continent. The exploration of the continent began in the late XVIII
century when the first British colonies were formed. Australia was a place
where prisoners were serving their sentences in exile. Today the country is
among the most developed countries in the world, with 80% of the population speaking
Australian English.
New Zealand
New Zealand occupies two large islands and many small ones in
the south-western part of the Pacific Ocean. First Europeans started visiting
New Zealand in the late XVIII century with the territory being announced as a
British colony in 1788. The country gained its independence in the middle of
the XX century. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world
with unique flora and fauna. English is spoken by more than 96% of the
population.
Распространенность
английского языка
Более 300 миллионов людей во всем мире говорят на английском
языке. Английский используется в качестве официального языка (наряду с
несколькими другими) во многих международных организациях, таких как ООН и МОК.
Этот язык признан государственным во многих странах мира.
Великобритания
Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии
включает в себя Англию, Шотландию, Уэльс и Северную Ирландию. В
Великобритании английский является родным языком для 64 миллионов человек (97%
населения). Лондон, столица Великобритании, является одним из ведущих
мировых городов. Это политический, экономический и культурный центр страны.
Великобритания всегда была Великой державой и внесла большой вклад в освоение
новых территорий.
США
История США начинается с 13 британских колоний, расположенных
вдоль побережья Атлантического океана. 4 июля 1776 года США провозгласили
независимость. Сегодня в состав страны входят 50 штатов и федеральный округ
Колумбия, где находится Вашингтон – столица США. Это одна из самых развитых
стран в мире, в которой английский является родным для 80% населения.
Канада
Первые европейские завоеватели прибыли сюда из Франции. Затем
долгое время страна находилась под контролем Британии, пока не стала независимой
в XX веке. В стране два государственных языка. Английский является родным для
70% канадцев. Канада занимает второе место в мире по площади и обладает
богатыми месторождениями нефти, угля и природного газа.
Австралия
Австралия – единственная страна в мире, занимающая целый
континент. Ее освоение началось в конце XVIII века с появлением первых
британских колоний. Австралия была местом, куда заключенных ссылали отбывать
свое наказание. Сегодня Австралия одна из самых развитых стран в мире, 80% населения
которой разговаривает на австралийском варианте английского языка.
Новая
Зеландия
Новая Зеландия занимает 2 больших острова и множество маленьких
в юго-западной части Тихого океана. Первые европейцы появились в Новой Зеландии
в конце XVIII века, а в 1788 году она была объявлена британской колонией.
Страна получила независимость в середине XX века. Новая Зеландия – одна из
красивейших стран с неповторимой флорой и фауной. На английском языке говорит
около 96% населения.