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Facts from the History of Britain

October 25, 2025

🧠 GRAMATIKA. ŽODŽIAI IR FAKTAI APIE DIDŽIOSIOS BRITANIJOS ISTORIJĄ

Išmokti daiktavardžiai

Angliškai Tarimas Lietuviškai
arrival /əˈraɪvəl/ atvykimas
battle /ˈbætl/ mūšis
childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ vaikystė
circle /ˈsɜːkl/ ratas
coast /kəʊst/ jūros krantas
code /kəʊd/ įstatymų rinkinys
conqueror /ˈkɒŋkərə/ užkariautojas
county /ˈkaʊnti/ grafystė
cruelty /ˈkruːəlti/ žiaurumas
darkness /ˈdɑːknɪs/ tamsa
defence /dɪˈfens/ gynyba
emperor /ˈempərə/ imperatorius
heroism /ˈherəʊɪzəm/ heroizmas
importance /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ svarbumas
history /ˈhɪstri/ istorija
literature /ˈlɪtrətʃə/ literatūra
nationalism /ˈnæʃnəlɪzəm/ nacionalizmas
neighbourhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ kaimynystė
peace /piːs/ taika
victory /ˈvɪktəri/ pergalė
war /wɔː/ karas
weather /ˈweðə/ orai

🌍 Tekstas – Some Facts from the History of Britain

The first colony of Great Britain appeared in North America in 1607.
Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658) established a republic in Great Britain in 1649.
The Great Plague broke out in London in 1665. Many people died of that disease.
The summer of 1666 was very hot and dry. In September a great fire broke out in the city.
During the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901) large parts of Africa and Asia became colonies of the British Empire.
After World War II, many colonies became independent – Canada, Australia, India, and New Zealand.
Now King Charles III reigns in the UK.

💬 Posakis

It is better to be born lucky than rich.
Geriau gimti sėkmingam nei turtingam.

🗣️ Žodynėlis

Angliškai Tarimas Lietuviškai
lucky /ˈlʌki/ sėkmingas
colony /ˈkɒləni/ kolonija
to establish /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ įkurti
plague /pleɪɡ/ maras
to break out /breɪk aʊt/ prasidėti
disease /dɪˈziːz/ liga
to destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ sunaikinti
reign /reɪn/ valdymas
empire /ˈempaɪə/ imperija

Exercises

Exercise 1Fill in the blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the lesson.

  1. The first British __ appeared in North America in 1607.
  2. Oliver Cromwell established a __ in 1649.
  3. The Great __ broke out in London in 1665.
  4. The Great __ destroyed many houses in 1666.
  5. Queen Victoria’s __ lasted from 1837 to 1901.
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Exercise 2Choose the correct answer

Choose the correct answer.

  1. The first British colony was founded in:

    • a) 1607
    • b) 1649
    • c) 1666

  2. The Great Fire of London happened in:

    • a) 1665
    • b) 1666
    • c) 1837

  3. Queen Victoria was the Queen of:

    • a) Spain
    • b) Great Britain
    • c) France

  4. After World War II, colonies became:

    • a) larger
    • b) richer
    • c) independent
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Exercise 3True or False

Mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F).

  1. The Great Plague started in 1665.
  2. The Great Fire happened in 1667.
  3. Oliver Cromwell became king of Britain.
  4. Many British colonies became independent after World War II.
  5. Queen Victoria ruled in the 19th century.
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Exercise 4Match the pairs

Match the words with their meanings.

Word Meaning
plague a deadly disease
empire a group of countries ruled by one government
colony land ruled by another country
reign period of rule by a king or queen
destroy to ruin completely
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Exercise 5Word formation

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

  1. The __ of Great Britain started in 1607. (colonize)
  2. The Great Fire caused a lot of __. (destroy)
  3. Oliver Cromwell was known for his __. (lead)
  4. After the war, many countries got their __. (independent)
  5. The Queen’s __ lasted many years. (reign)
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Exercise 6Complete with prepositions

Fill in the missing prepositions.

  1. The Great Plague broke __ in 1665.
  2. The fire broke __ in September 1666.
  3. Many people died __ the disease.
  4. Some people left the city __ fear.
  5. The Queen reigned __ many years.
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Exercise 7Short answers

Answer briefly.

  1. When did the Great Plague begin?
  2. Who established a republic in 1649?
  3. What happened in 1666?
  4. Who reigned during 1837–1901?
  5. Which colonies became independent after World War II?
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Exercise 8Sentence building

Put the words in the correct order.

  1. colony / 1607 / first / appeared / The / British
  2. Cromwell / established / Oliver / republic / a
  3. broke / 1665 / The / in / Plague / out
  4. fire / The / London / destroyed / houses / many
  5. Queen / Victoria / 1837 / reigned / from
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Exercise 9Fill with correct verbs

Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

  1. The Great Fire __ (destroy) many houses.
  2. The British Empire __ (grow) during Queen Victoria’s reign.
  3. People __ (die) of the plague.
  4. Colonies __ (become) independent after the war.
  5. Cromwell __ (establish) a republic.
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Exercise 10Writing task

Write 5–6 sentences about one important event in British history.
Use words from the lesson such as colony, plague, fire, reign, empire, or victory.

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