Things to do

Task 1. Translate and comment on the following.

• There is the only city in the world which has the unforgettable ceremony – Changing the Guard.

Task 2. Give your arguments for and against the following saying.

• - London has buildings that express all the different areas of its history.

Task 4. Speaking and Discussing.

1. Interview your partner who has come from London about the travelling. Ask him/her about the experience he/she has had.

2. Imagine you are going to spend two weeks in England. Ask your partner to advise the places of interests in London for visiting. Give reasons for this choice.

3. Write a letter to your friend describing your latest visit to London.

4. Project Work:

• Collect as much information as possible about some places in London. Imagine you are going to advertise theses places in your local paper (magazine, etc.).

• Discuss all details of visiting these places with your group.

Unit 11 shopping

A bargain is a bargain.

To buy a pig in a poke.

Borrowed garments never sits well.

Pre-reading tasks

a. Phonetic drills.

[ α:] [ʌ ] [æ ] [ə:]

bargain customer brand furnishing

garnment underwear cash first

article jumper packet skirt

scarf buy fantastic purchase

[ i ] [ i: ] [ iǝ ]

single mean near

big seat clearly

hint cheap hear

ticket sea dear

b. In which shop can you buy these things?

1. newspapers a. the dairy

2. pork, beaf, liver b. greengrocer’s

3. roses and tulips c. baker’s

4. books on painting d. butcher’s

5. medicine and tablets e. art shop

6. peas, carrots, tomatoes f. sport shop

7. a loaf of bread g. news-agent’s

8. milk, sour cream h. chemist’s

9. a pair of trainings i. florist’s

Read and translate the text

Shopping in London

When most people think of shopping in London they first think of big stores in West End. Without doubt they are fantastic places to shop. Harrods, John Lewis, Selfridges and Liberty are among London’s top departments stores. These stores are a mixture of tradition and modernity. They developed in the 19 century and maintain the dignity of that time. For example, Selfriges looks like a palace. At the same time the big stores follow the new trends. They are vast buildings many stories high, equipped with speedy lifts and escalators, with well-planned lightning and heating.

If you want to get the best shopping experience you should visit Harrods-one of the most popular stores which retains an international reputation for quality. It was founded in 1849 and it is not only a shop but also a tourist attraction. It has 230 departments and about 50000 customers visit the store every day. Clothes with designer labels for both men and women, excellent home furnishings, electrical, children and book departments, the sheer range of goods on offer is overwhelming. You can buy almost everything and you know you’re getting the best. Twice a year in July and August when the store has a sale, hundreds of people wait all night to enter first when it opens. Some goods are sold almost half price and there are thousands of bargains.

When you want to find something special and smart you should go to the marvelous tailors in Piccadily and wonderful small shops along Regent and Bond Street. Boutiques can also be found in Chelsea and Kensington.

If you are looking for a bargain you’d better visit Cambden market when you саn pick things up for a good price and also drink in the nice authentic atmosphere. Here you can buy virtually anything -jewelry, ethnic clothes and art, health food and some antiques. It also sells cheap second-hand clothes, which are popular with students.