2. Underline the answers true to the text:

• When did Mr. Hill suggest that the group should visit the museum of the Bank of England?	Before the session on Banking Sector. After the session on Banking Sector During the session on Banking Sector
• Was this visit on the Program?	Yes, it was No, it wasn't It isn't quite clear
• Where is the museum of the Bank of England located?	In the very centre of the Bank of England. Rather far from the Bank of England. Practically in the building of the Bank of England.
• When was the Bank founded?	In 1694. In 1794. In 1894.
• What video can visitors see at the museum of the Bank of England?	On the history of the City. On the history of London. On the history of the Bank.
• What original material does the Unit quote?	The video. The audio recording. The lecture of Mr. Hill.
• What did the participants do then?	They asked the lecturer a few questions. They asked Mr. Hill a few questions. They asked the Group Leader a few questions.

3. Underline the verbs and translate the sentences into Russian:

To understand the role and importance of the Bank better we should learn first how it emerged.

In 1694 a joint stock company to lease money for the Government and finance wars was incorporated.

This Bank is privately owned and financed.

It raises money to finance the needs of the British Government.

It manages the national debt.

It prints banknotes and mints coins.

In 1946 the Bank was nationalized.

It operates today as the UK's central bank.

It executes monetary policy on behalf of the Government.

It supervises the markets in London.

Besides it has always been a repository of gold.

4. Complete the dialogue:

– Excuse me, Mr. Hill, may I ask you.

– Why, ____.

– One day ____. Old Lady ____ funny. Where ____ from?

– Nobody ____. Different _____ are given. Many of us ____ nickname ____ old cartoon. This cartoon shows ____ marked ____ for gold coins.

– So, that's it! ____ fascinating ____.

5. Sum up what the text said about the history of the Bank of England.

UNIT 19

THE UNDERGROUND

1. Read and translate the text:

After their visit to the museum of the Bank of England the Group returns to the hotel by underground.

Londoners call their underground train network "the tube". It covers the whole city. It's a fast, convenient and easy way to travel. Stations are never far apart, especially in central London. Each of the eleven lines has its own name and a distinctive color to aid recognition.

There are two kinds of tube tickets: single and return tickets sold at tube stations. Besides they sell Travel cards for the tube, buses and the Docklands Light Railway, or DLR. Travel cards can be bought at underground stations, Travel Information Centers, British Rail stations and selected newsagents. Travel cards are valid either for one day or seven days.

At the tube station the participants buy single tickets and come up to the electronic gate. They put the tickets, magnetic strip down, into the slot machine on the right side of the gate. The gate opens and after removing the ticket each passes the gate. Then they go down by moving stairs.

David: Keep you tickets until your journey is completed.

Sergei: Why is it necessary?

David: Well, you see, sometimes inspectors check them. Besides you have to leave many stations in the same way as you get in. You should put the ticket into the slot machine again to have the gate open. Otherwise you won't be able to leave the station.

Sergei: I see. Thank you.

Ivan: This line on the wall is green. I suppose this corridor will take us to the green line.

David: You are quite right. We are to take the green line to get to Baker Street station.

Vladimir: By the way, can I get to Piccadilly Circus by this line?

David: Let me see, no, I'm afraid not. You'll have to change trains at Charring Cross.

Vladimir: Thank you I'll remember it. Charring Cross.

David: Be careful. Don't be lost

Vladimir: Thank you. I have got a map of London and there is the Underground map here too. I have heard so much about Piccadilly. And I like the song about it. One of our pop stars sings it. The song is fantastic. And 1 should see the street of Piccadilly with my own eyes!