1.2 What Would You Like to See in the uk?

1 What do you know about the capital of Great Britain?

2 What places could be of great interest for tourists in London?

3 Match the names of the places with their Russian equivalents.

1) The Houses of Parliament a) Британская библиотека

2) St Paul’s Cathedral b) Трафальгарская площадь

3) British Library c) «Биг Бен», «Большой Бен» (колокол

4) Buckingham Palace часов-курантов на здании парламента)

5) Trafalgar Square d) Собор Святого Павла

6) Westminster Abbey e) Национальная галерея

7) National Gallery f) Британская библиотека

8) The British Museum g) Лондонский Тауэр

9) The Tower of London h) Вестминстерский дворец

10) Westminster Palace i) Букингемский дворец

4 Translate and follow the information.

London is an ancient city. It is more than twenty centuries old. The population of London is more than 8 million people. Due to its geographical position it has developed into important sea port. London is divided into three main parts: the city – the financial and business centre; the West End – the shopping and entertainment centre; the Westminster – is the governmental and political centre; the East End – is the working people’s most densely populated district. The West End is famous for its historical palaces as well as the famous parks; St. James’s Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens. There are many peaces of interest in London. The most famous of these are the Tower of London (where the crown jewels are kept), Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral, but most visitors also want to see the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace (the Queen’s London home) and many magnificent museums. In the centre of London there is one of the most Beautiful Squares – Trafalgar Square. It was named in the memory of the victory in the battle of Trafalgar.

5 What place is it about?

a) This museum contains hundreds of life-size wax figures of outstanding people.

b) This Gallery in Trafalgar Square has one of the best balanced picture collections in the world.

c) It is the heart of London, its commercial and business part.

d) It was built in 1807. It was founded by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a palace, a state prison and a royal treasury. Now it is a museum.

e) This bridge was built in 1894. Even today it regulates a large part of the impressive traffic of the Port of London.

f) Most governmental buildings are situated here.

g) It is the seat of the British Parliament.

h) It is an ancient church where a lot of kings and queens have been crowned and buried for nearly 1.000 years.

j) It is the richest most beautiful part of London.

k) It is the London residence of the Sovereign.

l) It was named in the memory of Admiral Nelson’s victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

6 Speak about the places in London you want to visit. (Use the additional information)

Study the words:

to picture – изображать, рисовать landscape – пейзаж

to reply – отвечать traffic jam – пробка, затор

to relax – расслабляться