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III. Read the following dialogues. See how you can ask for information and how to reply. Reproduce the dialogues:

Dialogue A

Man: Excuse me, do you know which bus to take for London Road, please?

Woman: Sorry, I am afraid I have no idea.

Man: Oh, I see. (He goes up to another person) Excuse me, you don‘t know which bus goes to London Road, do you?

Woman 2: Yes… Number 5, I believe.

Man: Thanks a lot. And how much is a ticket?

Woman 2: Sorry, I don‘t know. You‘d better ask the ticket inspector over there.

Dialogue B

Man: Excuse me, sorry to trouble you, but I wonder if you could tell me the way to Whistling street, please?

Woman: Well, I‘m sorry, I am afraid I‘ve never heard of it. Are you sure you‘ve got the right name?

Man: I believe so, but I am not certain. It‘s simply that I have a meeting in a restaurant there at 2 o‘clock.

Woman: Do you remember the name of the restaurant?

Man: Yes, of course, ―La Paloma‖.

Woman: Oh, ―La Paloma‖! Now I know. But it‘s not Whistling

Street you want but Wishing Street.

Man: Wishing Street? Oh, I see. But is it around here somewhere? Woman: Oh, yes, quite correct. It is the next turning on the left.

Man: Oh, I was beginning to think I‘d never find it. Well you‘ve been so helpful. Thank you very much.

III. Role-play the following situations with your group mates:

1) You are in London aboard a double-decker. Ask the guide about the places you are passing by.

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2) You and you friend have just come to London. You have a map, but can‘t orientate yourself. Ask the passersby to help you to find the famous London sights. Here is a map for you:

Writing:

I. Translate the passage from the text. Give answers to the questions:

1)What ethnic group dominates in London?

2)What are two main churches in London?

3)What transport is associated with London?

4)What is the most popular sport in London?

5)What factors contribute much to London‘s economy?

6)What is a student population of London?

7)What is the longest shopping street in the world?

8)What cuisines can a person try in London?

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Text II. About London in brief

Ethnic groups

According to the Office for National Statistics, 70 % of the 7.5 million inhabitants of London were White. Some 13 % are of South Asian descent (India, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis). 11 % of London's population are Black (Black African, Black Caribbean and "Other Black)". 3.5 % of Londoners are of mixed race; 1.5 % are Chinese; and 1.9 % belong to another ethnic group. There are more than 300 languages spoken in London. Across London, Black and Asian children outnumber White British children by about six to four.

Religion

The majority of Londoners – 58.2 % – identify themselves as Christians. This is followed by those of no religion (15.8 %), Muslims (8.5%), Hindus (4.1 %), Jews (2.1 %), Sikhs (1.5 %), Buddhists (0.8 %) and other (0.2 %).

London has traditionally been dominated by Christianity, and has a large number of churches, particularly in the City of London. The wellknown St Paul's Cathedral in the City is an Anglican administrative centre. Important national and royal ceremonies are shared between St Paul's and Westminster Abbey. London is also home to Muslim Hindu, Sikh, and Jewish communities.

Transport

London has been called as the city with the best public transport. The London Underground is the oldest, and one of the longest and most expansive metro systems in the world, dating from 1863.

London's bus network is one of the largest in the world, running 24 hours a day, with 8,000 buses and over 6 million passenger journeys made every weekday. The distinctive red double-decker buses are internationally recognized, and are a trademark of London transport along with black cabs and the Tube.

Cycling is also an increasingly popular way to get around London. London is a major international air transport centre with the largest city airspace in the world. London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in

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the world for international traffic. Although the majority of journeys involving central London are made by public transport, travel in outer London is car-dominated. London is notorious for its traffic jams. The average speed of a car in the rush hour is 10.6 miles per hour.

Sport

London has hosted the Summer Olympics twice, in 1908 and 1948. In July 2005 London was chosen to host the Games in 2012, which makes the city first in the world to host the Summer Olympics three times. London's most popular sport is football. London has thirteen League football clubs, including five in the Premier League: Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. London also has four rugby union teams in the Guinness Premiership. Also there are two professional rugby league clubs in London.

Cricket in London is served by two Test cricket grounds. One of London's best-known annual sports competitions is the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, held at the All England Club in the southwestern suburb of Wimbledon. Other key events are the annual massparticipation London Marathon which sees 35,000 runners (42.2 km course around the city) and the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race on the River Thames between Putney and Mortlake.

Economy

London is a major centre for international business and is one of three "command centres" for the world economy (with New York City and Tokyo). London has the 6th largest city economy in the world after Tokyo, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Paris.

London's success as a business centre can be attributed to such factors as English being the dominant language of business, close relationship with the U.S. and countries in Asia. Government policies such as low taxes, a business friendly environment, good transport infrastructure have all contributed to London's economy. London has over 480 overseas banks, more than any other city in the world. London is home to banks, brokers, accounting firms.

Tourism is one of London's prime industries. London is at first place out of 150 of the world's most popular cities, attracting 15.6 mil-

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lion international tourists in 2006. So London attracts 27 million visitors every year. London ranks as one of the most expensive cities in the world, alongside Tokyo and Moscow.

Education

London is home to many universities, colleges and schools and has a student population of about 378,000 and is a centre of research and development. With 125,000 students, the University of London is the largest university in the United Kingdom and in Europe. It comprises 20 colleges as well as several smaller institutes. There are colleges such as Royal Holloway, Birkbeck, King's, Goldsmiths, Queen Mary and many specialized institutions such as the London School of Economics, the Royal Academy of Music, the Institute of Art and the Institute of Education.

Imperial College London and University College London have been ranked among the top ten universities. A number of colleges are dedicated to the fine arts, including the Royal College of Music, Royal College of Art, and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In addition there are three international universities: Schiller International University, Richmond University and Regent's College.

Fashion and Cuisine

Europe's busiest shopping area is Oxford Street in the West End, a shopping street nearly 1 mile (1.6 km) long—which makes it the longest shopping street in the world—and home to many shops and department stores including Selfridges. London is home to designers Vivienne Westwood, Galliano, Stella McCartney, Manolo Blahnik, and Jimmy Choo among others; London's art and fashion schools make it an international centre of fashion alongside Paris, Milan and New York.

The English food has historically been characterized by its simplicity. Traditional examples of English food include the Sunday roast served with boiled vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips, the English breakfast—bacon, grilled tomatoes, bread, beans, mushrooms, sausages and eggs. Sweet English dishes include apple pie, Eccles cakes, custard and sticky toffee pudding. Drinks include traditional tea, alcoholic drinks include wines and English beers such as bitter, mild,

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and brown ale. London also offers a great variety of cuisine as a result of its ethnically diverse population. Gastronomic centres include the Bangladeshi restaurants and the Chinese food restaurants.

Grammar:

Perfect Tense (Совершенное Время)

Перфектные формы глагола выражают действие, предшествующее тому или иному моменту и соотнесенное с этим моментом. Соотнесенность с последующим моментом имеет характер

результативности, завершенности.

I. Read and translate. Explain the rule:

1. I have already done my work. 2. We have already written our term papers. 3. They have come back today. 4. My brother has just left to the Army. 5. I have just walked with my dog. 6. They have never been to the Far East. 6. I have not seen my boy friend since yesterday. 7. She hasn't finished her manicure yet. 8. I have not surfed the Net since Monday. 9. Are you hungry? – No, I'm not. I have just had a sandwich. 10. My God, she has forgotten to make up one eye.

II. Put the verbs in Present Perfect:

1. She already (to graduate) from the institute. 2. He never (to be) to France. 3. (To shop) you ever to this boutique? 4. My brother (not to visit) us since the New Year. 5. I just (to send) you a short message. 6. They (to arrange) a body art festival this week. 7. She never (to read) Akunin's books. 8. They (not to hear) the latest news yet. 9. (To be) you to the Black Sea this year? 10. I already (to see) this stupid thriller.

III. Say what you have already done.

Ex: Don‘t forget to answer the letters. – I‘ve already answered them.

1.Don‘t forget to buy the tickets. 2. Remember to sign the papers.

3.Don‘t forget to write to Amely. 4. Don‘t forget to wash the dishes.

5.Remember to dust the bookshelves. 6. Don‘t forget to feed the dog.

IV. Refuse the offers politely:

Ex: Would you like something to eat? – No, thanks. I have just had dinner.

1. Would you like an ice-cream? (eat two) 2. Would you like to eat a chocolate bar? 3. Would you like an orange? (have one) 3. Would you like a cup of coffee? (drink one) 4. Would you like a bottle of red wine?

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(buy one) 5. Would you like to taste my biscuits? (taste one).6. Would you like a new cell phone? (buy one).

V. Answer the questions:

1. How many books have you read? 2. Have you read any English books in the original? 3. Have you attended all seminars and lectures this month? 4. Have you been to the cinema or theatre lately? 5. Have you got children? 6. Have you gone skating this winter? 7. What have you had for breakfast today? 8. What last good film have you seen? 9. Have you ever been abroad? 10. How have your spent your last weekends?

VI. Translate into Russian. Explain the grammar rule:

1. The rain had begun before we came home. 2. She had written the composition by 6 o'clock yesterday. 3. The seminar on self-perfection had been over by 7.30. 4. I had booked the tickets before you phoned. 5. He said Milan had made a great impression on you. 6. I will have finished my work by Wednesday. 7. I am sure, I will have eaten my icecream before you will. 8. She will have done her hair by 8. 9. We will have watched all the episodes of Star Wars by tomorrow. 10. I will have contacted you by this time tomorrow.

VII. Put the verbs in Past or Future Perfect:

1. The painter (to finish) his picture by next Friday. 2. I (to graduate) from the Academy by 22 year. 3. She already (to have shower) by 8 in the morning yesterday. 4. He knew he (to be) right in time. 5. They (to increase) salaries by next half-year. 5. He went to garage after he (to buy) a new car. 6. We (to discuss) these projects by 3 o' clock tomorrow. 7. It (to begin) very dark by 10 in the evening. 8. Who (to prepare) this article by tomorrow? 9. You already (to win) the match at this time yesterday. 10. Her friend was late yesterday. He (to come) by 10 o‘clock. 11. I (to buy) you a new flash memory by next Sunday.

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UNIT IX. CULTURAL LIFE OF LONDON

Language focus:

I. Read and memorize the following words:

1.diversity – разнообразие;

2.numerous – многочисленный;

3.including – включая;

4.to be associated – ассоциироваться;

5.to evolve – развиваться, эволюционировать;

6.to take place – проходить;

7.flavour – вкус, оттенок;

8.to participate – принимать участие;

9.annually – ежегодно;

10.extensive – обширный;

11.to be dedicated to – быть посвященным чем-либо;

12.to seethe – бурлить;

13.inspiration – вдохновение;

14.to bear – носить.

Vocabulary work:

I. Fill in the blanks with the following words:

(flavour, inspiration, to take place, diversity, to be dedicated to, to be associated, numerous, annually, to participate, to bear, including).

1. Balalaikas, bears and Lenin ______ with Russia. 2. Junior Eurovision Song Contest is held _____ since 2003, for artists under the age of 16. 3. The 4th of November ______ the Day of Moscow‘s Liberation from Polish Invaders. 4. This Thai filmmaker has won ______ festival prizes and widespread international recognition. 5. Moscow State University ______ the name of Mikhail Lomonosov, its founder. 6. Lenny Kravitz performed a lyric song «_____ of Love». 7. Will this film ____

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at the Cannes film festival? 8. What gives you the ______ to compose rap? 9. There are many interesting places in London, ____ London's Eye, Madam Tussaud's Museum and Tate Gallery. 10. This Friday the 3d staff party will _____ in Havana club.

II. Match the following words with their definitions:

III. Translate the following sentences into English using your active vocabulary:

1. Я хочу принять участие в этом конкурсе. 2. У тебя тяжелые сумки, давай я понесу. 3. Ежегодно музыканты со всей страны приезжают на этот фестиваль. 4. Ее образ был вдохновением для художников. 5. Некоторые ученые не верят, что человек произошел от обезьяны. 5. На рождество жизнь в городе бурлит. 6. Мне нравится такое разнообразие цветов. 7. Этот вечеринка посвящена дню студента. 8. Она ассоциируется у меня с какой-то птицей.

Reading:

I. Read and translate the information about cultural life of London:

TEXT I. THE CULTURE OF LONDON

The Culture of London concerns the arts, music, museums, festivals and other entertainment in London. London is home to many cultural attractions. The city is home to more than 300 nationalities and the diversity of cultures has shaped the city's culture.

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