A) Read the dialogue

Kate: Good morning. How are you?

Peter: Hi, I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been?

Kate: I’ve been to Great Britain. That was great!

Peter: The UK is situated on the British Isles, isn’t it?

Kate; Yes, it is. It is separated from the Continent by the North Sea and the English Channel.

Peter: Is the UK made up of England, Scotland and Wales?

Kate: You’ve forgotten about Northern Ireland, which also is a part of the UK. By the way, the red cross on the flag is the cross of Northern Ireland.

Peter: What is the climate there?

Kate: The climate is rather mild, because it is greatly influenced by the sea.

Peter: I’ve heard Manchester is an important industrial city. I’d like to visit it. What cities were you impressed most of all?

Kate: As for me London and Edinburgh are the best. London is the chief city in the UK, and Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.

Peter: London Tower and St. Paul’s Cathedral are real masterpieces of London. What is the seat of the British Parliament?

Kate: The Houses of Parliament is the seat of British Parliament.

Peter: It consists of the House of Lords, the House of Ministers and the House of Commons, doesn’t it?

Kate: You are not right. There are only two houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. And the Prime Minister is the ruler of the country.

Peter: What are the main political parties?

Kate: The main political parties in the country are the Conservative (Tory), the Liberal and the Labor parties. Would you like to join one of them?

Peter: No, thanks. Your traveling was very impressive. I’d like to visit the UK too. But it’s time to go home. See you soon. Bye.

Kate: It’s the most exciting holiday I’ve ever had. Bye.

b) Change this dialogue into the reported speech.

Speak on the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.