English Language Task - describing Ireland, the USA and the UK

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THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND.

The Republic of Ireland is situated in north-western Europe. It occupies the greater part of the island of Ireland. The country borders on the Northern Ireland (part of Great Britain) and is washed by the Atlantic ocean, the North sea and the Irish sea. The landscape of the country is very beautiful and consists of lowlands and mountains. There are a number of beautiful lakes and rivers in Ireland. The longest river is the Shannon. The climate of Ireland is mils and damp.

Ireland received its independence from Great Britain in 1922. The Republic of Ireland was proclaimed in 1949. The capital and the largest city of I. is Dublin. Cork is the second large city of I. and it is also a big port. The population of the Republic of I. is about 4.5 mln people.

There are two official languages in the country - English and Irish.

Ireland is a constitutional republic with a parliamentary system of government. The head of the state is the president who is elected for a period of 6 years.

Ireland is one of the richest, most developed and peaceful countries in the world. Among the most developed industries are mining, manufacturing, construction and tourism. 12 per cent of the population work in agriculture.

Ireland has produced many internationally known writers and  artists. Jonathan swift, Oliver Goldsmith, George Bernard Shaw are read all over the world.

Ireland is also famous for its Irish dance.

Brief History of the USA - Краткая история США

The history of the USA dates back to the 15th century. In the 15th century there was no USA at all. The present territory of the USA was divided among some countries.

In the 15th — 16th centuries some territory of the USA belonged to Great Britain (northern and western lands); southern parts (California, Florida, New Mexico, Texas) belonged to Spain, then — to Mexico; the central part, the territory was called Louisiana — to France; Alaska was possessed by Russia; some territories remained to be under Indians control.

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Officially the USA began as an independent nation with the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. By the 1770s there were only 13 Britain’s American colonies which contaied 2,5 million people.

In 1789 the Constitution became the basis for thr US federal governmentwith George Washington as the first President.

In 1860 Abraham Lincoln became the president of the USA who struggled against slavery. As the result of the American Civil War (1861-1865) slavery in the USA was abolished.

During the 19th"and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 .

Among the most famous presidents of the ...

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