1.Соедините соответствующие части предложений

1.	The statues of famous statesmen can be	a.	open to the public from May to October.
2.	This fire destroyed 3000	b.	an exciting collection of 20th century art.
3.	The City is	c.	many events, including the world-famous “Proms”.
4.	The state apartments are	d.	complex is nearby the Trocadero.
5.	In the 9th century the Saxon kings	e.	houses and at least 97 churches.
6.	The Tate Modern houses	f.	the business and financial centre of London.
7.	English traditions are a strange	g.	seen in Parliament Square.
8.	The Royal Albert Hall is a huge concert hall, which now hosts	h.	for William of Orange.
9.	A huge indoor hi-tech entertainment	i.	mixture of past and present.
10.	Sir Christopher Wren converted Kensington Palace	j.	began to rebuild the city.

Keys: 1- g, 2- e, 3- f, 4- a, 5- j, 6- b, 7- i, 8- c, 9- d, 10- h.

2. Найдите правильные варианты ответов на вопросы

1. What are the main parts of London?

a) The main parts of London are the West End and the East End.

b) The main parts of London are the West End and the East End, Westminster and the City.

2. What did the Romans do for the development of London?

a) The Romans made a large and rich city with good streets, beautiful palaces, shops and villas.

b) The Romans built long straight roads in London.

3. How did the Normans influence Britain's civilization?

a) the Normans brought with them Latin and French civilization, the laws and the organization of the land.

b) When the Normans were masters of Britain, London became a busy, rich and crowded city.

4. What is the oldest part of the original Palace of Westminster?

a) The oldest part of the original Palace of Westminster is The Houses of Parliament.

b) Westminster Hall remains the oldest surviving part of the Palace of Westminster.

5. What is the most popular place for shopping and entertainment in London?

a) The City is famous for its stores and therefore is very popular for shopping.

b) London` s West End is the centre for shopping and entertainment.

6. Is the Museum of London at the Barbican a museum of regional studies or a historic museum?

a) The Museum of London at the Barbican is a museum of regional studies.

b) The Museum of London at the Barbican takes a look at the fascinating history of the city and its people.

7. What is Madame Tussaud`s famous for?

a) Madame Tussaud`s is famous for its waxwork models.

b) Madame Tussaud`s is famous for its wax figures of rich people.

Keys: 1-b, 2- a, 3-a, 4- b, 5- b, 6- b, 7- a.

3. В одном из предложений есть ошибка. Выберите правильное предложение.

1. a) London was salvaged from the Fire because the wind stopped and heavy rain fell.

b) The wind soon stopped and it drizzled and thus London was saved.

2. a) A lot of goods such as skins, copper and iron ore, silver and gold were sent to Britain from Rome to develop craftsmanship.

b) A lot of goods and raw materials were sent from Britain to Rome.

3. a) London is a city of contrasts having something different to offer any visitor of this famous capital.

b) London is a city of contrasts because both rich and poor live there.

4. a) Below ground, the London Dungeon vividly recreates outstanding events from London's past, including executions, murders and the Great Fire of 1666.

b) The London Dungeon renews grisly episodes from London's past, including executions, murders and the Great Fire of 1666.

5. a) Fish and marine life fascinate and delight visitors to the London Aquarium, which is close to Westminster Bridge.

b) Fish and marine life delight visitors to the Science Museum.

Keys: 1- a, 2- b, 3- a, 4- b, 5- a.