I. Read the following words and word combinations paying attention to their pronunciation:
| 1) Village 2) Vast 3) Urban 4) Area 5) to situate 6) to compose (of) 7) square (sq.) 8) the Stock Exchange 9) St. Pauls Cathedral 10) the Tower 11) wealth 12) luxury 13) goods 14) quality 15) shopping centre 16) entertainment centre 17) Hyde Park 18) Kensington Gardens 19) St. James Park 20) palace 21) Buckingham Palace 22) the Palace of Westminster 23) seat 24) attractive 25) good-looking 26) expensive 27) housing 28) skill 29) commerce 30) shipping 31) appearance 32) throughout the world | , , , (-) . T ( . ) (-) - - - , , , |
II. Read and translate the text:
London the Capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
London is the capital of the UK, its administrative, commercial, industrial and cultural centre. It is one of the largest cities and ports in the world. Its population is about 7.5 mln. people.
Modern London is not one city, it is a number of cities, towns and villages that have grown together to make one vast urban area (Greater London, as it is called). London is situated on the River Thames and traditionally composed of two parts which are the West End and the East End.
The City is the oldest and smallest part of London. Its area is 2.6 sq. km. Over 800,000 people work in its banks and offices, because the City is the financial and business centre of the U.K.
The Bank of England and the Stock Exchange are in this part of London. There are some historical buildings in the City, too. St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London are the most famous of them.
The name "West End" is associated with wealth, luxury and goods of high quality. It is the main shopping and entertainment centre of London.
The West End is famous for its parks (Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St. James Park) and historical palaces (Buckingham Palace which is the Queen's official residence, the Palace of Westminster which is the seat of Parliament, etc).
There are over 30 theatres, several concert halls (the Albert Hall is the most famous of them), many Museums including the British Museum and the best art galleries (the National Gallery is one of the best known of them).
The East End covers a wide area. There are kilometers and kilometers of docks and great industrial areas that depend on shipping because the port of London is in this part of the city.
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The East End is not very attractive in appearance, but it is very important for commerce. The East End markets are famous throughout the world. Now this part of London is becoming more good-looking because of the introduction of new industries and very expensive housing.
III. Translate the words in the brackets into English:
1. London () on the River Thames and composed of three parts which are the City, the West End and the East End.
2. Th nam "West End" is associated with ( ) and goods of high quality.
3. There are over 30 theatres, several concert () (the Albert Hall is the most famous of them), many Museums including the British Museum and the best art galleries (the National Gallery is one of the best known of them).
4. The East End () a wide area.
5. The East End is not very () in appearance, but it is very important for commerce.
6. The East End markets are famous ( ).
7. Now this part of London is becoming more good-looking because of the introduction of new industries and very () housing.
8. Many () have m to the East End to find work there and brought new skills and started new industries.
IV. Find the corresponding translation of the words and word combinations:
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| 1) to grow 2) building 3) wealth 4) entertainment 5) hall 6) to depend on 7) famous for | A. B. - C. D. E. F. G. |
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| A. B. C. D. E. F. G. | 1) to include 2) attractive 3) commerce 4) market 5) quality 6) skills 7) throughout the world |
V. Answer the following questions:
1. What is London?
2. What is the population of London?
3. What is Greater London?
4. Where is London situated?
5. What parts is London composed of?
6. What is the City?
7. What is its area?
8. Why do so many people work in the City?
9. What well-known buildings are there in the City?
10. Is the West End of London the main shopping and entertainment
centre?
11. What is the name "West End" associated with?
12. What is the West End famous for?
13. How large is the East End of London?
14. What can you see in this part of London?
15. What does industrial activity of this area depend on?
16. Is the port of London in the East End?
17. Is the East End very important for commerce?
18. Why is this part of London becoming more attractive in appearance?
19. Are there many foreigners in the East End?
20. Why did they come there and how did they influence the industrial development of the East End?
VI. Translate the sentences into English:
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