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Put the carriage before the horse. Гнать вперед лошадей. Спешить,

делать вещи в неправильном порядке.

You always put the carriage before the horse! Ты всегда торопишься! At the crossroads. На перекрестках. Например, на перекрестках судьбы. На распутье. Когда стоит важное решение в жизни и надо

выбирать.

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10. Используя данные ниже фразы, разверните в полноценный диалог каждый пункт.

1.Боюсь, мы заблудились и не сможем найти дорогу.

2.Как добраться до York Village?

3.Извините, как дойти до Mayflower Hotel? – ПройдитеИдва квартала, перейдите улицу, справа от вас вы увидите гостиницу.

4.Где ты? – На углу Maple Street и Taylor Avenue.

5.ЭтовернаядорогадоDukeStreet?– Да,онавдесятиминутахходьбы.

6.Идите вверх по улице и сверните на втором перекрестке направо.

7.Аптека сразу за углом. Д

8.Как далеко до Красной площади?turn – поворачивать, поворотА

How far is it? – Как далеко это находится?

How far is it to…? – Как далеко до…?

Is this the right way to…? – Это верная дорога до…?

What’s the best way to…? – Как лучше всего добраться до…?

How long will it take to get there? – Сколько времени нужно, что-

бы туда добраться?

It’s five minutes walk from here. – Это в 5 минутах ходьбы от нас. It’s too far to walk. – Идти слишком далеко.

It’s quite a way from here. – Это довольно далеко отсюда.

It’s quite near. – Это довольно близко.

It’s not far from here. – Это недалеко отсюда.

It’s two blocks from here. – Это в двух кварталах отсюда.

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11. Посмотрите на картинки (pic. 51 – 53), опишите места, где находятся эти люди.

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12. Посмотрите на картинку (pic. 54), опишите район города. Постройте маршрут от этого места до библиотеки им. Пушкина (пешком, на машине, на автобусе). Разыграйте диалоги.

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Modern historians have not yet established why the island was called Cyprus. There are several hypotheses. Some scientists believe that the name comes from the Latin word “cuprum”, that is, “copper.” In ancient times, large deposits of this metal were really developed here. Others have researched the opinion that the name is inextricably linked with cypress, which grows throughout Cyprus and is considered sacred.И

For a long time, Cyprus was a British colony. Only in 1960, an act of independence and sovereignty was signed, a republic was formed, which

was governed on an equal footing by two ethnic groups – the Turks and the Greeks. Fourteen years later, as a result of a military coup, Turkish troops invaded the country. As a result, Turkey annexed a third of the island. The

Cyprus has something to surprise evenДthe most fastidious traveler. More than 45 Cypriot beaches are officially recognized as one of the safest and cleanest in theбworld and are the owners of the Blue Flag. All beach areas are public, anyone can use them. There are simply no private beaches on the island, and this is a big plus in Cyprus.

conditional border divides the north and south of the country. During the

European Union.

armed conflict, many Greeks living in the north lost all their property and were forcibly deported to the south. The annexed territory has not yet been recognized by any state other than Turkey itself. The complex geopolitical situation is an insurmountableАobstacle to the accession of the state to the

In addition to the hot climate, which attracts lovers to sunbathe on the white sand and soak in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the island

is happyиto accept fans of alpine skiing.

The island has Mount Olympus, where a modern ski resort is built. There are excellent conditions for skiing or snowboarding. Some Cypriots believe that it is this, and certainly not the Greek Olympus, is the real ab-

Сode of the ancient gods.

In general, this state, which has an extremely dramatic and fascinating history, still harbors many mysteries and secrets. Many people from all over the world are showing an increased interest in the island, not only for vacation but also for permanent residence.

Today, acquiring Cyprus citizenship is a very effective investment. It allows you to enjoy all the advantages of living and recreation on the island, as well as profitable to invest capital. Citizenship of Cyprus for investment will allow looking at the world in a new way – without formalities and conventions.

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14. Прочитайте текст о достопримечательностях Канады. Объясните туристу, как их найти (см. табл. 33).

My Trip to Canada

Not only limited to natural interesting places, there are many histori-

cal architectural structures. Thanks to a variety of excellent hotels of the highest level and restaurants with the cuisine of different peoples, ours was not only unforgettable but also very interesting.

sidered the tallest building in the world andДstill serves as a vivid image of one of the wonders of the world. Unforgettable memories in my memory left lunch in the panoramic restaurant of the TV tower at an altitude of 351 meters. I also visitedбBanff National Park in Toronto. This place is ideal for exploring the various wildlife and enjoying the true beauty of Canadian nature. In addition, Toronto is a zoo with animals from different countries, which is a great place to spend time with the whole family.

Among the main attractions of this wonderful country, I highlighted the railway from Vancouver to Jasper, the Parliament Building, the famous Stanley Park in the center of Vancouver, Niagara Falls, the Bay of Fundy, lake Louise, unfortunately, these are only the main attractions of Canada,

in fact they are just an infinite number.

For example, CN Tower,Аlocated in Toronto, until recently was con-

gave meиvivid memories, as well as pleasant and unforgettable impressions. And in Vancouver, I visited the world-famous Stanley Park, which

In the capital of Canada, Ottawa, I visited many interesting places that

stretches over a thousand hectares. Local residents living close to the Park, go Jogging, well, tourists like me, travel through the Park by car, making Сstops periodically for sightseeing. Stanley Park is the famous Vancouver aquarium, from which I was delighted. In Vancouver, there is a Water Park, tennis courts, and beaches, as well as a huge number of other equally

exciting places.

The splendor and beauty of nature cover absolutely the entire territory of Canada. The trip to Canada made a positive impression on me and left a lot of pleasant memories about the amazing country and its magnificent sights!

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15. Прочитайте текст о достопримечательностях США. Объясните туристу, как их найти (см. табл. 33).

Sights of the USA

The United States of America is recognized as one of the largest countries in the world. They include 50 individual states,Иeach of which has what to see visitors. Every year several million visitors receive the USA.

Definitely, it is impossible to say what exactly attracts so many people. Everyone pursues his personal goals. Someone wants to learn and improve English, someone to find a prestigious and promising job. But many still go to see the historically famous places and architectural structures.

Statue of Liberty. Long since this monumentДis considered a symbol of the country. Which was donated by the United States by the French government? The authorбof the project is architect F. Bertoldi, a native of France. At the bottom of the monument is a museum. Located in New York.

To look at all the sights of the country, a month here will not manage. In addition, for many, the United States remains a distant and incomprehensible sacrament. For example, if a Russian is going to visit the

States, then he will have to fly all day by plane.

The most famous of them are:

Skyscraper Empire State Building. The construction began in the 1930s. Construction progressed with incredible speed and was 14 months. It was once the tallest in the world with a height of almost 500 meters and

This country occupies aАleading position in the number of attractions.

has 102иfloors. This skyscraper is used by large companies as a meters g move, decorated on the eve of holidays. Usually, often use various kinds of lights. Located in the state of New York.

Hollywood. The city is located in Florida. It is associated with the Сlife of cinema because it is here that the largest film companies and movie stars are located. You can visit the glory avenue – this is the kind of pavement along the boulevard, fully lined with five-pointed stars, on which the

names of famous people are written.

Golden Gate Bridge. This bridge is a junction of the two banks of the famous Golden Gate. It has long attracted people, therefore, there were a large number of design solutions. The very first who announced the idea of bridge building was the US emperor Norton I. The bridge was created in January 1933. Construction lasted for 4 years. Initially, it was open only to pedestrians, and then to road transport. Previously, he was even considered the 8th wonder of the world. It is believed that this place attracts suicides.

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16. Прочитайте текст о достопримечательностях Италии. Объясните туристу, как их найти (см. табл. 33).

Excursion to Venice. Venice is probably the eighth wonder of the world! Such an unusual city on the water! Everywhere these channels, small bridges, narrow streets, some just half a meter wide! I can’t believe this is happening! Venice is charming, unique and so romantic! Romance is just in the air everywhere!!! San Marco Cathedral is stunning in its beauty, the Doge’s Palace, numerous palaces located on the banks of The Grand canal. Be sure to swim through The Grand canal to see it all, because there are no embankments and be sure to make a wish, sailing under the Rialto bridge! In Venice, I had a feeling that all this is not real, that all this is drawn or even computer graphics, it’s still a very unusual and beautiful – a city on the water! Venice is a fairy tale that exists in reality!

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