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3. The police don‘t need guns. Criminals don‘t have many guns, and it is difficult to buy guns, even illegally. If the police started using guns, then criminals would also arm themselves.

(D) The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) do not show any adverts – only programmes. Why?

1.Everybody who owns a TV-set in the UK has to pay 110 pounds a year for a license. This money is given to the BBC and so they don‘t need any adverts.

2.Each programme is sponsored by different companies like Pepsi or McDonalds. These companies put their products in the programmes for people to see.

3.The BBC is so successful. It sells its programmes to other countries and makes a big profit. It doesn‘t need to make money from adverts.

(E) The UK has two currencies. What are they, and why have two different forms of money?

1.You can use dollars in England – they are the same value as pounds. Dollars are like the second currency.

2.Scotland has its own currency: Scottish pounds. You can use them anywhere in the UK.

3.The Euro is the second currency. It is accepted everywhere in the European Union.

(F) Travelling by train between cities you can choose different prices for ticket. Why?

1. England has many different train routes; some of them go through mountains and are more beautiful. These routes cost more.

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2.There are first-class trains (more comfortable, with restaurants, shops, bars) and second-class trains with no facilities. The price is very different.

3.English trains are privatized. Different companies have different prices. You can choose which company to travel with.

(G) The French eat frogs and snails, but in England they eat toads. Why?

1.Toads have more vitamins than frogs and they love a rainy climate. There are many toad farms in England.

2.―Toad‖ just means sausage. ―Toad in the hole‖ is an English dish of sausages baked in dough.

3.French cooking is the best in the world. English cooking is rather boring. So the English started to eat toads to show off to the French.

(H) On the 5th of November in many places in England there are fireworks and demonstrations with flaming torches. People burn effigies of politicians and other unpopular men. Why?

1.To celebrate the day of independence from America.

2.This is Fire Day, a prehistoric ritual. It is the only day on which people can burn fires on the streets and have fireworks.

3.To celebrate the saving of Parliament and the king from a plan to blow them up by rebels 100 years ago. Now it is just an excuse for a big party.

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Grammar:

Continuous Tense (Продолженное Время)

Времена группы продолженной формы глагола выражают процесс действия, одновременный определенному моменту или отрезку времени в настоящем, прошедшем или будущем времени.

I. Put the verb in brackets in Present Continuous:

1. She (to look) at Monet picture. 2. We (to work) at our flat's design. 3. He (not to sit) with Lola, he (sit to) Boris. 4. They (to answer) pressman questions at the present moment. 5. I (to speak) English now. 6. He (to tell) us his love stories. 7. She (to write) a message to her American friend. 8. They (to print) copies of the documents. 9. Mr. Blackmore (to translate) the speech of the minister. 9. My friend and me (to fly) to Greece now.10. She (to learn) German words.

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II. Answer the questions:

1.Are you sitting in a bath now? 2. Are you speaking Hindu now?

3.Are you telling about your new boy friend? 4. Are you doing styling a la Marlin Monroe? 5. Is your dog chewing a carpet? 6. What book are you reading now? 7. Are you dancing tap now? 8. Where are you driving? 9. Are you going to Philosophy class? 10. Why are they listening music instead of the lector? 11. Are you painting the kitchen in red?

12.Is he buying flowers for Mary? 13. Are you taking a photo of us?

14.Is your group mate drawing comics right now? 15. Are you swimming or playing beach volleyball now?

III. Translate the following sentences. Explain the grammar rule:

1. It was snowing the whole day yesterday. 2. We were sitting and talking in the car for a long time. 3. We were having dinner when my brother came. 4. Where were you going last night when I saw you? 5. Nick was reading ―Times‖ while Ann was doing the house. 6. The supermarket was working from 7 a.m. till 11 p.m. yesterday. 7. She was making up when he came in. 8. The sun was shining bright yesterday. 9. At 9 p.m. yesterday we were having fun in Karaoke-bar. 10. From 6 till 8 they were skating rollers in the park.

IV. Put the verbs in Past Continuous:

1.It (to get) dark and the large bright moon appeared in the sky.

2.I saw him on the escalator: he (to go) down, I (to go) up. 3. Yesterday we (to meet) at 5 near the square. 4. The theatre was full with people when we (to come). 5. What you (to do) at 8 o 'clock yesterday?

6.They (to watch) TV when the telephone rang. 7. It (to rain) from 2 till 4 o 'clock yesterday. 8. When I (to translate) the article I (to use) an on-line dictionary. 9. Last week-ends she (to play) tennis from 10 till 11 in the morning. 10. The teacher (to tell) about Future Continuous and we (to listen) to her.

V. Put the verbs in Future Continuous:

1. Tomorrow we (to ski) the whole day in the forest. 2. I (to work) at my report from 3 till 5 o'clock tomorrow. 3. I will check my e-mail while you (to eat). 4. He (to repair) his car at this time tomorrow. 5. When I come you (to sleep). 6. She (to have) Yoga from 10 till 11.30

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tomorrow. 7. Mike (to prepare) to the exam from morning till late night tomorrow. 8. Tomorrow at that time we (to watch) a new comedy in cinema. 9. The computer (to download) this film from 5 till 5.30. The speed is low. 10. We (to dance) all night long at Ann's birthday party tomorrow.

Предлоги времени at, on, in:

VI. Translate the following sentences:

1. Он окончил школу в 2010 году, а поступил в институт в 2012. 2. Магазины закрываются в 8 вечера. 3. Я пойду в отпуск в августе. 4. Пока, увидимся в среду. 5. Концерт пройдет 22 ноября. 6. На Пасху мы поедем к родственникам. 7. Ты сейчас занят? 8. Я начинаю работать в 8 утра. 9. Зимой дни становятся короткими. 10. Ты уезжаешь домой на выходных? 11. Не могу спать ночью, бессонница. 12. Мы встретились в полночь.

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UNIT VIII. LONDON

Language focus:

I. Study the vocabulary, memorize the words:

1)century – век, столетие;

2)to be divided into – быть разделенным;

3)wonderful – замечательный;

4)royal – королевский;

5)prison – тюрьма;

6)exchange – биржа;

7)administration – управление;

8)to bury [‗beri]– хоронить;

9)wealth – богатство;

10)in honor of smb. – в честь кого-то;

11)to contain – содержать;

12)smoke-filled – задымленный.

Vocabulary work:

I. Match the following words with their definitions:

II. Translate the following word-expressions:

-mineral wealth, natural wealth, intellectual wealth, material wealth, 19 century, century animal;

-to be divided into groups, to be divided in pairs, to be divided into different parts, prison hospital, to be released from prison, to go to prison, city prison, youth prison, male prison;

-to contain oxygen, to contain vitamins, to contain ingredients, royal person, royal dynasty, royal palace, in honor of Pushkin, a wonderful trip, wonderful children, a wonderful rescue, a smoke-filled room, a smoke-filled streets, employment exchange, business administration, centralized administration, medical administration, to bury treasure.

III. Translate into English:

1. 21 век – это век высоких технологий. 2. Этот фестиваль назван в честь знаменитого кинорежиссера. 3. Четырнадцать солдат похоронены в этот братской могиле (common grave). 4. Этот йогурт не содержит консервантов (preservatives). 5. Встреча выпускников будет завтра в 5. – Замечательно, я приду. 6. Художник использовал все богатство красок в своей работе. 7. Тысячи людей со всего мира наблюдали за королевской свадьбой. 8. Нас поделили на две команды, и началась игра.

Reading:

I. Read and translate the text:

TEXT I. LONDON

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial center. It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.

London is situated on the river Thames. The city has more than 20 centuries of history. Traditionally London is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. They are very different from each other.

The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business center. Many banks, offices and firms are concentrated here, including

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the Bank of England and the Stock Exchange. Thousands of the people come here every morning to work. Two wonderful buildings are situated within the City: St. Paul‘s Cathedral and the Tower of London.

The Tower is about 900 years old. Many years ago it was a royal residence, then a prison. Now it is a museum. St. Paul's Cathedral is the greatest of English churches.

Westminster is the center of administration. We can see the Houses of Parliament there. It is a beautiful building with two towers and a very big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey is opposite the Houses of Parliament. Many great Englishmen were buried in Westminster Abbey (Newton, Ch.Dickens, R.Keepling). Besides, you can see here Buckingham Palace. It is a royal residence.

The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, restaurants, shops, bars and houses are situated there. There are two opera houses, many concert halls, theatres, cinemas, pubs and nightclubs in the West End.

Trafalgar Square is the geographical center of London. Nelson Column, which stands in the middle of the square, was built in honor of admiral Nelson. Opposite the Nelson monument is the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. They contain the finest art collections in the world. Not far from the National Gallery is the British Museum famous for its rich library.

The East End is an industrial district of London. There are plants, factories and docks there, that‘s why this part of the city is very smokefilled. It is for the working people, immigrants and people of lower social class.

II. Translate the words from the text:

столица; население; город; история; несколько частей; восток; тысяча; здания; много лет назад; церковь; часы; англичане; кроме того; богатый; роскошь; в центре площади; напротив; знаменитый; библиотека; промышленный район; рабочие; социальный класс.

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III. Translate into Russian:

Great Britain, commercial; population; to be situated; century; different; financial; church; luxury; tower; royal; geographical; honor; monument; far; library; district; plant.

IV. Give the comparative and superlative degree of the following adjectives:

different, large, old, wonderful, great, beautiful, big, rich, good, fine, famous.

V. Agree or disagree with the following statements:

1. Political, economic and commercial center of the UK is Lon-

don.

2.London is the largest city in Europe.

3.London was founded in 43 A.D.

4.London is divided into four parts.

5.St. Paul‘s Cathedral and the Tower of London are situated in

Westminster centre.

6.The Tower of London was the first residence of British royalty.

7.The Houses of Parliament is an administrative centre of the

UK.

8.Big Ben is a beautiful building with two towers and a very big

clock.

9.Westminster Abbey is a Gothic church famous for burial places of many great English people and the coronations of almost all English monarchs since William I.

10.Charles Dickens is a famous English writer of the 19th century.

11.Queen Elisabeth II and her family live in Buckingham Palace.

12.The most beautiful part of London is the West End.

13.Nelson Column stands in the middle of the Trafalgar Square and was built in honor of general Nelson.

14.The finest art collections in the world are held in the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.

15.The East End is inhabited mainly by working people, immigrants and people of lower social class.

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VI. Complete the sentences by translating the Russian parts:

1.Различные части Лондона are very different from each other.

2.Many banks, offices and firms сконцентрированы здесь, including the Bank of England and the Фондовую Биржу.

3.Тысячи людей come here каждое утро to work.

4.St. Paul's Cathedral is the greatest из английский церквей.

5.Вестминстерское Аббатство is напротив the Houses of Parliament.

6.There are two opera houses, множество концертных залов, те-

атров, кинотеатров, pubs and nightclubs in the West End.

7.The East End is an промышленный район Лондона.

8.Эта часть города is very smoke-filled.

Speaking:

I. Answer the questions:

1)Why is London the centre of the United Kingdom?

2)Where is London situated?

3)How old is the city?

4)What are the main London parts?

5)Describe the City.

6)Describe the Westminster.

7)Tell about the West End.

8)Tell what is interesting about Trafalgar Square?

9)Tell about the East End.

10)What part of London would you visit first?

II. Translate the following sayings and comment on them:

1)―When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life‖.

2)―London and Fog! When these two come together, it is time to be a writer!‖

3)―I'm leaving because the weather is too good. I hate London when it's not raining‖.

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