Lesson 1. The UK Today » 15

15. Write questions to the answers. 1) How far do people in the UK live from the sea? People in the UK live not far than 120 km (72 miles) from the sea. 2) What islands is the UK made up of? The UK is made up of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and numerous smaller islands including the Isle of Wight, Anglesey, and the Scilly, Orkney and Shetland. 3) Where is the capital of England built? The capital of England, London, is built along the river Thames. 4) How many people reside in their own homes? More than two–thirosof people reside in their own homes. 5) How much of land in Britain is used for faming? Three–quarters of the land in Britain is used for farming. 6) When were the wettest months the British hand for year? In 2007 June and July were the wettest months the British had for years.