I Прочтите следующие слова и словосочетания и запомните их. Обратите внимание на произношение имён собственных.

enjoyable – притягательный

circumstances – обстоятельства

cultural – культурный

to survive – пережить, перенести

damage – ущерб, урон

tremendous – жуткий, ужасный

destruction – разрушение

colourful – красочный, яркий

entertainment – развлечение

to acquaint oneself with – познакомиться с

sights – достопримечательности

sightseeing tour – экскурсионная поездка

wealth – изобилие, богатство

luxury – роскошь, пышность

factory – фабрика, завод

plant – завод, фабрика

workshop – мастерская, цех

shipyard – верфь, судостроительный завод

the Plague – Великая чума 1665 г.

the Great Fire – Великий пожар 1666 г.

Hyde Park – Гайд-парк

Piccadilly Circus – площадь Пиккадилли

St. Paul’s Cathedral – собор св. Павла

the Tower of London – лондонский Тауэр

the Houses of Parliament – здания парламента

Westminster Abbey – Вестминстерское аббатство

Trafalgar Square – Трафальгарская площадь

Nelson’s Column – памятник адмиралу Нельсону

II Прочтите и переведите текст:

London, the capital of England and the UK, is one of the largest and most enjoyable cities in the world. It is situated on the river Thames. London’s population is more than eight million people.

London is more than 20 centuries old. Historical and geographical circumstances have turned London into one of the world’s most important commercial and cultural centres and seaports.

London survived the Plague which killed nearly 70,000 people and the Great Fire which followed. Little damage occurred during World War I, but World War II brought tremendous destruction to the city.

London, Britain’s colourful capital, is full of things to see and do, with world famous sights, excellent entertainment and nightlife. One of the best ways to acquaint yourself with the city when you first arrive is to take a sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus.

The City, the oldest part of London, is the commercial and financial centre of the country. Westminster is the political heart of London. The West End is the richest and the most beautiful part of London, the symbol of wealth and luxury, where the most expensive hotels, restaurants, shops and clubs are situated. It also consists of the fashionable houses of the rich, art galleries, famous museums, theatres, palaces and parks. The East End is a poor district – the industrial part of the city. There are a lot of factories, plants, workshops and shipyards there.

London offers its visitors a great variety of places of interest. It’s a dream city to everybody who is interested in the English history and culture.

World’s famous places of interest are the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column and so on and so forth.

III Найдите в тексте соответствующие предложения:

1. Лондону более 2000 лет. 2. Туристам Лондон предлагает большое разнообразие достопримечательностей. 3. Лондон пережил Великую чуму, которая лишила жизни около семидесяти тысяч человек, и последовавший за ней Великий пожар. 4. Один из лучших способов познакомиться с городом – это совершить экскурсию на двухэтажном автобусе. 5. Лондон – один из самых больших и притягательных городов в мире.

IV Завершите следующие предложения:

1. London is the capital of a) Scotland. b) England. c) Wales. d) the UK.

2. World War I brought a) fame and fortune b) little damage c) tremendous destruction d) disgrace and devastation.

3. Historical and geographical circumstances have turned London into a) an important Saxon settlement. b) the official residence of Julius Caesar. c) one of the world’s most important commercial and cultural centres. d) the centre of Protestantism.

4. The City, the oldest part of London, is a) the political heart of London. b) the symbol of wealth and luxury. c) the richest part of London. d) the commercial and financial centre of the country.

5. The industrial part of the city is a) The City b) The West end c) The East End d) Westminster

V Ответьте на вопросы к тексту.

1. How old is London? 2. What made London one of the most important sea ports in the world? 3. What is the best way to acquaint yourself with the city? 4. What does London offer its visitors? 5. What are the main parts of London?

VI Расскажите о Лондоне.

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