Согласитесь или опровергните данные утверждения.

Образец:a) The UK is situated in North America. – No, I don’t agree, it’s false. The UK is situated on the British Isles.

b) The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. – Yes, I agree, it’s true.

1. The UK is situated in the central part of Eurasia.

2. The UK is made up three countries: England, Wales, Scotland.
3. The capital of the UK is London.
4. The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
5. The surface of the British Isles varies very much.
6. Ben Nevis in Wales is the highest mountain.
7. There are lot of rivers in Great Britain: the Severn, the Thames, the Rhein, the Danube.
8. The severe climate of Great Britain is good for plants and flowers.
9. The population of the UK is over 58 million.
10. The UK is a highly developed industrial country.
11. One of the chief industries of the country is automobile industry.

8. Ответьте на следующие вопросы.

1. Where is the UK situated? 2. What countries is the UK made up of? What are their capitals? 3. What separates the British Isles from the European continent? 4. What is the north of Scotland called? 5. What is the highest mountain in Scotland? 6. Why is the climate of the British Isles mild? 7. What’s the UK’s population? 8. The UK is a highly developed industrial country. What does it produce and export? 9. The UK is a constitutional monarchy. What does it mean?

Тема№2: "London". Словарь минимум - Выучить The Bank of England Английский банк The Stock Exchange Лондонская фондовая биржа The Old Bailey Центральный уголовный суд St Paul’s Cathedral Собор св. Павла Sir Christopher Wren Кристофер Рен The Tower of London Лондонский Тауэр Julius Caesar Юлий Цезарь William the Conqueror Вильгельм завоеватель Westminster Abbey Вестминстерское аббатство Newton Ньютон Darwin Дарвин Chaucer Чосер Dickens Диккенс Tennyson Теннисон Kipling Киплинг Westminster Palace (the Houses of Parliament) Вестминстерский дворец Big Ben <Большой Бен> Buckingham Palace Букингемский дворец Trafalgar Square Трафальгарская площадь Nelson’s Column Колонна Нельсона The National Gallery Национальная галерея The National Portrait Gallery Национальная портретная галерея The British Museum Британский музей commercial торговый population население to belong принадлежать epoch эпоха financial финансовый numerous многочисленный firm фирма ancient древний striking поразительный, замечательный church церковь to found основывать to rebuild перестраивать fortress крепость royal королевский palace дворец prison тюрьма governmental правительственный association ассоциация to crown короновать outstanding выдающийся statesman государственный деятель scientist ученый painter художник to bury хоронить tower башня official residence официальная резиденция wealth богатство wealthy богатый symbol символ luxury роскошь restaurant ресторан splendid великолепный in memory of в память о column колонна to contain содержать priceless бесценный manuscript рукопись coin монета sculpture скульптура to be famous for быть знаменитым, славиться workshop мастерская dock док narrow узкий unimpressive невпечатляющий, невыразительный densely густо to populate населять 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст (письменно):

LONDON

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.

London is one of the oldest and most interesting cities in the world. Traditionally it is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. They are very different from each other and seem to belong to different towns and epochs.

The heart of London is the City, its financial and business centre. Numerous banks, offices and firms are situated there, including the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange and the Old Bailey. Few people live here, but over a million people come to the City to work. There are some famous ancient buildings within the City. Perhaps the most striking of them is St Paul's Cathedral, the greatest of English churches. It was built in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren. The Tower of London was founded by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. Now it is a museum.

Westminster is the historic, the governmental part of London.

Westminster Abbey has more historic associations than any other building in Britain. Nearly all English kings and queens have been crowned here. Many outstanding states­men, scientists, writers, poets and painters are buried here: Newton, Darwin, Chaucer, Dickens, Tennyson, Kipling, etc.

Across the road from Westminster Abbey is Westminster Palace, or the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Parliament. The Clock Tower of the Houses of Parlia­ment is famous for its big hour bell, known as "Big Ben".

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen.

The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there. There are splendid houses and lovely gardens belonging to wealthy people.

Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. It was named in memory of Admiral Nelson's victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson's Column stands in the middle of the square.

On the north side of Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery and the National Por­trait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum — the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc, and is famous for its library.

Exercises

Подберите эквиваленты.

1.political centre	1. правительственная часть
2. commercial centre	2.старинное здание
3. interesting city	3. поразительное здание
4. several parts	4. королевский дворец
5. ancient building	5. выдающиеся государственные деятели
6. striking building	6. несколько частей
7. royal palace	7. официальная резиденция
8. governmental part	8. интересный город
9. outstanding statesmen	9. политический центр
10. official residence	10. коммерческий центр

3. Завершите предложения, согласно информации по тексту:

1. London is the capital of … . 2. Its population is about … . 3. London is divided into several parts: …. . 4. The heart of London is …. . 5. The most striking building is … . 6. The Tower of London was founded by … . 7. …. Is the historic and governmental part of London. 8. … is the official residence of the Queen. 9. … is the geographical centre of London. 10. British Museum contains a priceless collection of …. .

4. Постройте предложения согласно информации по тексту:

1. London is one of the oldest	1. have been crowned in Westminster Abbey.
2. The heart of London is the City,	2. and most beautiful part of London.
3. The Tower of London is used as	3. and most interesting cities in the world.
4. Nearly all English Kings and queens	4. for its big hour bell, known as “Big Ben”.
5. The Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament is famous	4. Admiral Nelson’s victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
6. The West End is the richest	6. its financial and business centre.
7. Trafalgar Square was named in memory of	7. in the middle of the square.
8. The tall Nelson’s Column stands	8. a fortress, a royal palace and a prison.

5. Употребите данное словосочетание в предложениях, согласно примеру и составьте предложения с каждым данным словосочетанием:

a) to be the capital – быть столицей
1. London is the capital of Great Britain.
2. Moscow … of Russia.
3. Warsaw … of Poland.
4. Brussels … of Belgium.
5. Ottawa … of Canada.
6. Havana … of Cuba.
7. Vienna … of Austria.
b) to be the important – быть важным
1. London is the important seaport, financial, business and cultural centre.
2. Krasnoyarsk … financial cultural centre.
3. Moscow … business centre.
4. St. Petersburg … cultural centre.
5. New York … financial centre.
c) to be famous for – быть известным
1. Westminster Abbey is famous for its architecture.
2. Divnogorsk … hydroelectic power station.
3. Oxford … its university.
4. Edinburgh … its international music festivals.
5. Hermitage … its rich collection of paintings.
6. St. James park … its water birds.
7. London … its parks.

6. Согласитесь или опровергните данные утверждения:

Образец:a) The UK is situated in North America. – No, I don’t agree, it’s false. The UK is situated on the British Isles.

b) The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. – Yes, I agree, it’s true.

1. London is the smallest cities in the world.
2. London is divided into two parts: right and left banks.
3. The heart of London is Westminster.
4. Westminster is the historic and governmental part of London.
5. Nearly all English kings and queens have been crowned in the Tower of London.
6. The Houses of Parliament is the seat of the British Parliament.
7. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Prime Minister.
8. The West End is the industrial part of London.