1. Закончите предложения, используя предлагаемые варианты.
1. The City, the oldest part of London, is
a) the political heart of London.
b) the symbol of wealth and luxury.
c) the commercial and financial centre of the country.
2. The Houses of Parliament, called officially the Palace of Westminster, were formerly
a) a royal prison.
b) a palace for kings and queens.
c) a national shrine where kings and queens were crowned.
3. Near the West Door of the Abbey the Unknown Warrior lies in a simple grave
a) commemorating the men who died in the First World War.
b) commemorating Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
c) commemorating the men who died in different wars.
4. The pedestal of the Column is decorated with bas-reliefs representing
a) the history of London.
b) Nelson's most famous victories.
c) Nelson's life.
5. The Tower of London is one of the first and most impressive castles built
a) after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
b) by Edward the Confessor in 1050.
c) after the Norman invasion of England in 1066.
2. Прочитайте текст о Лондоне.
London is the capital of the United Kingdom, one of the largest and one of the world's most enjoyable cities. It offers the tourists an astonishing variety of scene. In this historic city the modern rubs shoulders with the old, the present is ever conscious of the past, the great and the small live side by side in mutual tolerance and respect.
London is more than 20 centuries old. Its buildings express all the different areas of its history, for London manages in a unique way to reflect its past and at the same time to fulfil the functions of a modern city.
The City, the oldest part of London, is the commercial and financial centre of the country. Westminster is the political heart of London. The West End is the richest and the most beautiful part of London, the symbol of wealth and luxury, where the most expensive hotels, restaurants, shops and clubs are situated. The East End is the industrial part. There are many factories, workshops and shipyards there.
London is more than 20 centuries old. Its buildings express all the different areas of its history, for London manages in a unique way to reflect its past and at the same time to fulfil the functions of a modern city.
The City, the oldest part of London, is the commercial and financial centre of the country. Westminster is the political heart of London. The West End is the richest and the most beautiful part of London, the symbol of wealth and luxury, where the most expensive hotels, restaurants, shops and clubs are situated. The East End is the industrial part. There are many factories, workshops and shipyards there.
London offers the visitors a great variety of places of interest. It's a city of dream to everybody interested in the English history and culture.
World famous places are the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London and so on and so forth.
The Houses of Parliament, a symbol of London, spread magnificently on the north bank of the Thames. This structure is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture. The Clock Tower called “Big Ben” is known the world over. Its hour bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the first Commissioner of Works. The Houses of Parliament, called officially the Palace of Westminster, were formally a palace for kings and queens. Until the 16th century it was used both as a royal residence and as a parliament house. After the royal family moved to Whitehall Palace, the Westminster Palace was occupied by the Parliament and became its permanent home.
Opposite the Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey is situated. It's a national shrine where the kings and queens are crowned and famous people are buried. It was founded by Edward the Confessor in 1050. The construction lasted 300 years. One of the greatest treasures of the Abbey is the oaken Coronation Chair made in 1300. Near the West Door of the Abbey the Unknown Warrior lies in a simple grave commemorating the men who died in the First World War. The memorials to G. G. Byron, R. Burns, W. Shakespeare, W. M. Thackeray, W. Scott attract tourists to the Poets' Corner.
Londoners have a particular affection for St. Paul's Cathedral, the largest Protestant Church in England. It is an architectural masterpiece of the eminent architect Sir Christopher Wren. It stands on the site of the former Saxon and Norman churches destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1656.The building was completed in 1710. Wren is buried under the roof of his own great work. “If you want to see his monument, look around”, is written on his tomb.World famous places are the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London and so on and so forth.
The Houses of Parliament, a symbol of London, spread magnificently on the north bank of the Thames. This structure is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture. The Clock Tower called “Big Ben” is known the world over. Its hour bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the first Commissioner of Works. The Houses of Parliament, called officially the Palace of Westminster, were formally a palace for kings and queens. Until the 16th century it was used both as a royal residence and as a parliament house. After the royal family moved to Whitehall Palace, the Westminster Palace was occupied by the Parliament and became its permanent home.
Opposite the Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey is situated. It's a national shrine where the kings and queens are crowned and famous people are buried. It was founded by Edward the Confessor in 1050. The construction lasted 300 years. One of the greatest treasures of the Abbey is the oaken Coronation Chair made in 1300. Near the West Door of the Abbey the Unknown Warrior lies in a simple grave commemorating the men who died in the First World War. The memorials to G. G. Byron, R. Burns, W. Shakespeare, W. M. Thackeray, W. Scott attract tourists to the Poets' Corner.
Trafalgar Square is a place of pilgrimage for visitors. It's the natural centre of London. It is usually full of visitors feeding the pigeons and looking at the statues and fountains. In the middle of the square we can see Nelson's Column with the statue of Nelson at the top. This monument was erected to commemorate Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 where he defeated the French and Spanish fleets. The pedestal of the Column is decorated with bas-reliefs representing Nelson's most famous victories. Here in Trafalgar Square the National Gallery is situated. It contains an outstanding collection of paintings from British, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch and other famous schools.
The Tower of London is also a real attraction for tourists. It is one of the first and most impressive castles built after the Norman invasion of England in 1066. William the Conqueror built it to protect the City of London. The Tower has been used as a royal palace, an observatory, an arsenal, a state prison where many famous people have been executed. It is now a museum where one can see the Crown Jewels, the finest precious stones of the nation and a fine collection of armour, exhibited in the Keep. The security of the Tower is ensured by “Beefeaters” or the Yeoman Warders who still wear their picturesque Tudor uniform. A lot of ancient traditions and customs are carefully kept in the Tower.
And it is true to the whole city. In every part of London you can find a very genuine affection for national traditions.
3. Отметьте в тексте предложения, являющиеся эквивалентами русских.
1. Лондон – столица Объединенного Королевства Великобритании и Северной Ирландии, один из крупнейших морских портов и самый притягательный город в мире.
2. Лондон предлагает своим гостям огромное разнообразие достопримечательностей; это город мечты для каждого, кто интересуется историей и культурой Англии.
3. Здания Парламента — символ Лондона — величественно расположились на северном берегу Темзы.
4. Вестминстерское аббатство является национальной святыней, где короновались короли королевы и похоронены знаменитые люди.
5. Собор святого Павла стоит на месте, где находились саксонская и нормандская церкви, разрушенные во время Великого пожара в Лондоне в 1666 году.
6. Посреди Трафальгарской площади мы видим колонну со статуей адмирала Нельсона на вершине.
7. Охрана Тауэра осуществляется «бифитерами» или иоменами (стражами Тауэра), которые носят отличительную яркую форму тюдоровских времён.
4. Заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами.
1. In this historic city the modern … … with the old, the present is ever ... of the past, the great and the small live side by side in ... tolerance and .... .
2. Its buildings ... all the different areas of its history, for London ... in a unique way to ... its past and at the same time to ... the functions of a modern city.
3. This ... (the Houses of Parliament) is a ... example of Gothic .... .
4. One of the greatest ... of Westminster Abbey is the ... Coronation Chair made in 1300.
5. St. Paul's Cathedral is an architectural ... of the architect Sir Christopher Wren.
6. Trafalgar Square is usually full of visitors ... the pigeons and looking at the ... and … .
7. The Tower of London is now a museum where one can see the… … the finest ... stones of the nation and a fine collection of ... exhibited in the... .
5. Ответьте на вопросы.
1. How old is London?
2. What are the main parts of London?
3. What does London offer the visitors?
4. Where are the Houses of Parliament situated?
5. Why is the Clock Tower called “Big Ben”?
6. Is the Palace of Westminster a royal residence or a parliament house?
7. Where are the English kings and queens crowned?
8. When was Westminster Abbey founded?
9. Why is it considered to be a national shrine?
10. Who was the architect of St. Paul's Cathedral?
11. Why did he build this church?
12. Where is he buried?
13. What is the natural centre of London?
14. What is there in the middle of Trafalgar square?
15. What does the National Gallery contain?
16. Who built the Tower of London and why?
17. The Tower has been used only as a royal palace, hasn't it?
18. What is it now?
19. Is there really a genuine affection for national traditions in London?
6. Используя факты из текста, расскажите о …
The places of interest in London which you like most of all.
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