Which place in the UK would you like to visit and why?
Listen to Anna, Mark and Jessica. Which place in the UK do they want to visit and why?
- What is Stonehenge and how old is it?
- What sport do people play in Wales?
- Where can you learn about the famous ship?
- What lives in a lake in Scotland?
- What are "bagpipes"?
- Where were the Beatles from?
- Who was William Shakespeare?
- Where do Englsnd's kings and queens live?
Read about the UK then answer the following questions.
Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, you can hear the "bagpipes" - a Scottish musical instrument.
Cardiff
The Millenium Stadium in Cardiff is the home of rugby, Wales's national sport.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare, Britain's greatest writer, was from Stratford. Romeo and Juliet is his most famous play.
Liverpool
The Beatles were from Liverpool. In the 1960s, they were the most popular band in the world.
Belfast
In Belfast, you can visit the Titanic Museum. Shipbuilding was important here, and the Titanic was Belfast's most famouse ship.
London
London is the capital of England. You can visit Buckingham Palace there, the home of Britain's kings and queens.
Stonehenge
This circle of stones is 5.000 years old. But what was it for? Nobody knows. It's a mystery!
Loch Ness
Loch Ness is a lake in Scotland. A story says that a monster lives there. Is it real or not? You decide!
