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

1. a) Then London suffered two terrible tragedies, at first the Great Plague and then the Great Fire.

b) Then London suffered two strange tragedies, at first - the Great Plague and then the Great Fire.

2. a) Many Latin and French words permeated into the Old English language.

b) Many Greek words penetrated into the Germanic language.

3. a) Besides the galleries and museums visitors to London will find many other attractions in the city.

b) Away from infamous galleries and museums visitors to London will find much to do at the city`s many other attractions.

4. a) Piccadilly Circus is situated between Soho and Mayfair and full of activity throughout the day and night.

b) Shaftsbury Avenue is at the heart of the area between Soho and Mayfair and full of people day and night.

5. a) In Regent's Park the unusual animals and birds of London Zoo continue to fascinate the crowds.

b) In Regent's Park animals and birds of London Zoo continue to cause alarm of the government.

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

4. Расположите предложения в правильном порядке, согласно ходу изложения фактов в текстах.

1. The old city looked very picturesque with its tall houses of wood and plaster and its narrow streets.

2. Pageantry is the main attraction of London.

3. There is the Nelson column in the centre of Trafalgar Square.

4. The Normans brought with them Latin and French civilization.

5. Big Ben is undoubtedly the most recognizable feature of the Houses of Parliament.

Keys: 4, 1, 3, 2, 5.

5. Отметьте утверждения как правильные (п) и неправильные (н)

1. Buckingham Palace has some state rooms, which are open to the public all the year round.

2. The Royal Albert Hall is a monument to Queen Victoria`s consort.

3. Trooping the Colour ceremony is the event connected with the elections of prime minister.

4. “Proms” is a popular band traditionally giving concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.

5. Shaftsbury Avenue is the place where a lot of London`s well-known theatres are situated.

Keys: 1- Н, 2- П, 3- H, 4- H, 5- П.

6. Выберите подходящее по смыслу окончание предложения

1.	The Royal Opera House, London Transport Museum and the Theatre Museum	a.	recreates grisly episodes from London's past.
2.	Trams, buses and even underground trains are among the colourful displays	b.	create cultural atmosphere.
3.	The London Dungeon, which is below ground,	c.	at the London Transport Museum.
4.	One of the royal parks, St James` s Park, can be found	d.	about science and technology.
5.	The Science Museum has five floors packed with imaginative displays	e.	in the Abbey.
6.	All English kings and queens have been crowned	f.	in The Mall.

Keys: 1- b, 2- c, 3- a, 4- f, 5- d, 6-e.

7. Сопоставьте даты и события.

1.	Romans conquered Britain	a.	in the 9th century.
2.	Westminster Abbey was consecrated by Edward the Confessor	b.	in 17th century.
3.	The Wellcome Wing was opened	c.	in 43 A.D..
4.	The Saxon kings began to rebuild the city	d.	in 1065.
5.	Kensington Palace was built	e.	in 2000.

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