Exercise1.

Match the highlighted words or word combinations in the text with their definitions.

1. an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force;

2. an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of a central city;

3. gross domestic product (the total value of goods and services produced in a year);

4. action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment;

5. it is full of people;

6. the activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location;

7. an extremely good painting, novel, film, or other work of art;

8. a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects;

9. the possession of a large amount of money, property, or other valuable things;

10. a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.

Exercise2.

Put the letters in order to complete the phrases.

1. ____________ is a gallery or dome with acoustic properties such that a faint sound may be heard round its entire circumference. (hgnwispire allgrey);

2. _______________an inner London borough which contains the Houses of Parliament and many government offices. (cyit of stweminrste);

3. In July 2007 London had an official _______________of 7,556,900 within the boundaries of Greater London. (pnuolpatio).

4. London is the seat of the ________________ of the United Kingdom, which is located around the Palace of Westminster. (gromvtenen).

5. Yeomen warders in the Tower of London are called ______________. (teh beesatfere).

Exercise3.

Match the questions (1-6) with the right answers (a-f).

What are London’s five international airports?	43
How many universities are there in London?	b) The London Underground
How many languages are spoken within London’s boundaries?	c) Heathrow(London airport), Gatwick, Stansted Airport, Luton Airport, City Airport
What is the oldest underground railway network in the world?	d) more than 300 languages
What is the name of the street in Westminster, between Whitehall and St James's Park No. 10? What is this street famous for?	e) GMT «Greenwich Mean Time».
What is the standard time in Great Britain which is used to calculate the time in the rest of the world?	f) Downing Street. It is the official residence of the Prime Minister

Exercise4.

Give a one-minute talk on the situations:

A) The World Heritage Sites in London I would like to visit: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church; Greenwich; Buckingham Palace; the London Eye; Piccadilly Circus; St Paul's Cathedral; Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square.

B) You are a journalist. You are carrying out a survey to find out what your partners know about cultural institutions including: the British Museum, National Gallery, and British Library. Ask as many questions as possible.

C) You are a young reporter from a local newspaper. You are writing about London. You need some detailed information about: Wimbledon and London’s Chinatown. Ask as many questions as possible.