How to understand the difference between the UK and Great Britain

Tasks

Instructions

Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the task. If you need help, you can read the transcript at any time.

Preparation task

Match the definitions (a–f) with the vocabulary (1–6).

Vocabulary

a. The group of people who control a country
b. A group of people who share a common culture
c. The group or groups of people who make up the government
d. An area represented and recognised by one government
e. The leader of the government (in some countries)
f. The official leader of a country – often with no real political power

Definition

…… prime minister
2. …… parliament
3. …… head of state
4. …… government
5. …… nation
6. …… state

Task 1 – True or false?
Are the sentences true or false?

1. The woman is English.
2. Scotland is a bit of England.
3. Wales and England are not the same nation.
4. The UK is Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
5. The UK has one head of state, the Queen.
6. The UK has one parliament.
7. It’s complicated.