8. Find the mistakes.

The present building date from the 17th century.
It impressive dome was inspired by St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
The cathedral has very a little treasures: many have been lost.
Most of the memorials commemorates the British military, including several lists of servicemen who died in action.
There is special monuments to Lord Nelson in the south transept and to the Duke of Wellington in the north aisle

9. Say true or false.

The task of designing St Paul’s Cathedral was assigned to Christopher Wren in 1668.
Wren achieved a pleasing appearance by building five domes.
The cathedral has a very substantial crypt holding over 200 memorials and as the Order of the British Empire Chapel and the Treasury.
The memorials do not commemorate the British military at all.
The Royal Family holds most of their important marriages, christenings and funerals at St Paul’s Cathedral.

10. Imagine that you are a guide: tell your group about the design and construction of St Paul's Cathedral.

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11. Imagine that you are the Bishop of London. You are giving an interview to one of the religious programs. Answer the questions of the journalists about the cathedral.

1. Who was the architect of the present building of the cathedral?

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2. How many chapels are there in the cathedral?

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3. What do you know about the name of the Whispering Gallery?

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4. How many memorials are held in the crypt of the cathedral? Who they belong to?

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5. What can you tell us about the main restoration program of the cathedral?

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1 2. Imagine that your cousin took part in the restoration of St Paul’s Cathedral. He/she has just returned from London and knows about the cathedral almost everything. Discuss with him/her this i nformation, using Ex. 23

Wren’s Greek Cross design Wren’s warrant design Wren’s cathedral as built

Topic 3

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