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Inglaterra, Reino Unido e Grã-Bretanha: identificando diferenças

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  • EF09LI17: Debater sobre a expansão da língua inglesa pelo mundo, em função do processo de colonização nas Américas, África, Ásia e Oceania.
  • Questões

    1. Qual alternativa traz apenas *países*?

    a)

    Inglaterra e Reino Unido.

    b)

    Reino Unido e Grã-Bretanha.

    c)

    Inglaterra e Irlanda do Norte.

    d)

    Escócia e Grã-Bretanha.

    e)

    Reino Unido e Irlanda do Norte.

    2. Marque a alternativa que melhor explica o que é o Reino Unido.

    a)

    Um país formado apenas pela Inglaterra e País de Gales.

    b)

    Um continente que inclui França e Alemanha.

    c)

    Uma união de quatro países: Inglaterra, Escócia, País de Gales e Irlanda do Norte.

    d)

    A mesma coisa que Grã-Bretanha.

    e)

    A ilha onde fica apenas a Inglaterra.

    3. Assinale qual das opções abaixo melhor representa a Grã-Bretanha:

    a)

    Inglaterra, Escócia e País de Gales.

    b)

    Inglaterra e Irlanda do Norte.

    c)

    Reino Unido inteiro.

    d)

    País de Gales e Irlanda do Norte.

    e)

    Escócia, Irlanda do Norte, Inglaterra e País de Gales.

    4. Hi, how are you? During your English class, the teacher shows you a map of the British Isles. Many students get confused about what names to use when talking about this region. The map shows England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. To help everyone understand, the teacher explains: - England, Scotland, and Wales share the same island, called 'Great Britain'. - Northern Ireland is located on the island of Ireland, along with the Republic of Ireland (which is an independent country). - 'The United Kingdom' (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. - 'Great Britain' does not include Northern Ireland. After this explanation, some students still mix up the terms. For example, one says, 'I traveled around the UK: I visited Dublin, Cardiff, and Glasgow.'

    Based on the teacher’s explanation, what was the mistake in the student’s statement?

    a)

    The student included cities only from Great Britain.

    b)

    The student should not mention Cardiff because it is not in the UK.

    c)

    The student incorrectly included Dublin, which is not in the UK.

    d)

    The student visited only capitals from the island of Ireland.

    e)

    The student mentioned cities that are all in England.

    5. Great Britain, United Kingdom, and England are terms often used as if they meant the same. However, they have crucial differences. Great Britain is a geographical term referring only to the island where England, Scotland, and Wales are found. The United Kingdom (UK) is the political entity that includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England is one of the countries within these groupings. Understanding these differences is important when talking about these regions or their people.

    Why is it incorrect to say that all British people are English?

    a)

    Because the UK is not a real country.

    b)

    Because Scotland and Wales are not part of Great Britain.

    c)

    Because British is a term for anyone from Great Britain, not just England.

    d)

    Because England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland all have equal independence.

    e)

    Because the Republic of Ireland is also British.

    6. Imagine you are planning a trip to learn more about British culture. You want to visit the birthplace of the Beatles, attend a festival in Edinburgh, and explore the castles of Wales. When booking your tickets, you notice flight options to London, Cardiff, and Belfast. You wonder: which destinations are located in Great Britain and which are not?

    From the cities mentioned (London, Cardiff, and Belfast), which are located in Great Britain?

    a)

    All three: London, Cardiff, and Belfast.

    b)

    Only London and Belfast.

    c)

    Only Cardiff and Belfast.

    d)

    Only London and Cardiff.

    e)

    None of them.

    7. Explique com suas próprias palavras por que o Reino Unido não é um país único, mas sim uma união de países.

    8. Por que é errado afirmar que a Grã-Bretanha inclui a Irlanda do Norte? Justifique sua resposta.

    9. Qual a importância de diferenciar os termos Inglaterra, Reino Unido e Grã-Bretanha em situações formais ou viagens internacionais?

    10. Principais nomes do Reino Unido

    ACROSS

    DOWN

    1.País onde está localizada a cidade de Londres.

    2.País cuja capital é Cardiff.

    3.País conhecido pelo kilt e pela cidade de Edimburgo.

    4.Ilha dividida em dois: uma parte é país independente, outra faz parte do Reino Unido.