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Wales is a part of the United Kingdom. The country borders on England in the east and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea in the west. Wales is not a very big country with a population of about three million people.
Much of Wales’s landscape is mountainous, especially in the north and central regions. The highest mountain is Snowdon which is 1,085 metres high. Mount Snowdon is the second highest mountain in Britain. Snowdon looks very peaceful and beautiful. Inland, you can find five types of deer, red foxes and the red squirrels. In the sea one can spot whales, dolphins and seals. Wales has a changeable, maritime climate and is one of the wettest countries in Europe. Welsh weather is often cloudy, wet and windy, with warm summers and mild winters.
There are two official languages in Wales – Welsh and English, both of which are taught in schools. Some TV programs are broadcast in Welsh. However, only about 20% of the populations speak Welsh.
Wales has its own interesting culture including language, customs, holidays and music. The country is represented by the symbol of the red Welsh Dragon, which is depicted on the national flag. The flag of Wales is one of the oldest in the world. Other symbols of the country are leeks and daffodils. These are usually worn on Saint David’s Day, which is celebrated on the 1st of March. Saint David is the patron saint of Wales.
Wales is often called "the land of song". The Welsh people, especially in rural areas are fond of poetry, singing folk songs and playing the harp. There are a lot of choirs in Wales. The Welsh are great storytellers. Traditional musical instruments of Wales include a harp, a fiddle, a hornpipe and other instruments.
Wales is famous for Eisteddfod It is the largest and oldest festival of Welsh culture, which is held every year in different areas of Wales. Competitions of bards and singers take place during Eisteddfod. Its members are known as druids who wear long robes. The colour of their costumes are white, blue or.
The country has its own national game. Rugby is the national game of Wales. The rules of the game are quite difficult. A team consists of fifteen players. The game is played with an egg-shaped ball. Wales also has a tradition of producing world-class boxers

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1) TV series
2) a national symbol
3) spoken languages
4) a national sport
5) traditional food
6) the growth of the city
A. Wales is a part of the UK The capital of Wales is its largest city Cardiff. Until the 19-th century it was only a small town, although it was a major port to transport coal. Now it is a commercial and cultural centre as well as a popular tourist destination.
B. Probably, the most important emblem of Wales is the red Welsh dragon which appears on the national flag. The dragon was the battle emblem of King Arthur and other Celtic leaders. The myth most likely came from the legend of Merlin having a dream about a red dragon fighting a white one.
C. The Welsh people speak English and Welsh. Welsh has the longest words in the world: the longest one has 58 letters. About a third of the people of Wales speak it.
D. The national television broadcaster in Wales is BBC Cymru Wales. It is based in Cardiff and produces both Welsh and English television. Some of the most popular programmes are “Doctor Who”, “Life on Mars” and “Torchwood”. Many people come to Wales to see the sets of their favourite shows.
E. About 80% of Welsh land is used for farming. However, most of this land is used as grass pastures for herding animals such as sheep and cows. Wales is well known for sheep farming, so most of the national dishes are made from lamb.

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Dear Ann,
Thank you for your letter. I’m not 14_____ to travel to other towns and cities. So, I’m staying in Swansea with my family. I’m sure you 15_____ us this summer. It would be great if you visit Wales. I invite you to come 16____ July to celebrate my birthday and enjoy my country.
Will you join us for the Welsh festival of culture – Eisteddfod? It is the 17 __ festival of Welsh culture. And what do you think about playing rugby with my schoolmates? 18__ we can have a picnic and try delicious 19___ Welsh lamb.
Please write back and tell me about your plans for July. Please write back soon.
Love,
Caroline

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A. apron
B. trousers
C. prizes
D. children
E. folk
F. reciting
G. playing
H. daffodil

Many schools in Wales celebrate St David’s Day and often 20___ will dress in the national costume of Wales. Boys wear a white shirt, Welsh flannel waistcoat, black trousers with long woolen socks pulled up over them and black shoes and sometimes a flat hat. Girls wear a petticoat with a Welsh flannel overdress, a shawl and 21 ____, and a tall hat with a white frilled bonnet underneath. Others wear a 22 ____ or leek instead. Traditional celebrations include Welsh 23 ____ dances, singing Welsh folk songs and writing poems and reading them aloud. Often these will form part of an Eisteddfod – a festival of singing, dancing and 24 ____ where 25 ____ will be awarded. Food may include Welsh traditional dishes.