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Topic LONDON


 
I. Listen, read, remember, write down the transcription of unknown words:
 
a) the Bank of England           Английский банк
the Stock Exchange               Лондонская фондовая биржа
the Old Bailey                        Центральный уголовный суд, находящийся в Олд-Бейли
St. Paul’s Cathedral               собор св. Павла (главный собор англиканской церкви)
the Tower of London            Лондонский Тауэр
Westminster Abbey               Вестминстерское аббатство
Westminster Palace               Вестминстерский дворец
(the House of Parliament)      (здание английского парламента)
Big Ben                                «Биг Бен», «Большой Бен» (колокол часов-курантов на здании парламента,
                                            бой которых передается ежедневно по радио как сигнал точного времени)
Buckingham Palace               Букингемский дворец (главная королевская резиденция в Лондоне)
Trafalgar Square                   Трафальгарская площадь
Nelson’s Column                  колонна Нельсона (памятник адмиралу Нельсону)
the National Gallery               Национальная галерея (крупнейшее в Великобритании собрание картин)
the National Portrait Gallery   Национальная портретная галерея
the British Museum               Британский музей (один из крупнейших в мире)
 
b) Sir Christopher Wren        Кристофер Рен
Julius Caesаr                        Юлий Цезарь
William the Conqueror          Вильгельм Завоеватель, Вильгельм I (первый король из норманнов в Англии)
Newton                                Ньютон
Darwin                                 Дарвин
Chaucer                               Чосер
Dickens                               Диккенс
Tennyson                            Теннисон
Kipling                                Киплинг
 
с) commercial                    торговый
financial                             финансовый
numerous                           многочисленный
ancient                              древний
striking                              поразительный, замечательный
royal                                 королевский
governmental                     правительственный
outstanding                        выдающийся
official                               официальный
wealthy                              богатый
splendid                             великолепный
priceless                             бесценный
narrow                               узкий
unimpressive                      невпечатляющий, невыразительный
 
d) population                      население
epoch                                 эпоха
firm                                    фирма
church                                церковь
fortress                              крепость
palace                                дворец
prison                                тюрьма
association                         ассоциация
statesman                           государственный деятель
scientist                              ученый
painter                                художник
tower                                 башня
residence                           резиденция
wealth                               богатство
symbol                             символ
luxury                               роскошь
restaurant                          ресторан
column                             колонна
manuscript                       рукопись
coin                                 монета
sculpture                          скульптура
workshop                        мастерская
dock док
 
e) to belong to                 принадлежать
 to found                         основывать
to rebuild                        перестраивать
to crown                         короновать
to bury                            хоронить
to contain                        содержать
to populate                      населять
 
f) to be famous for          быть знаменитым … , славиться
to be divided into            делиться на
densely                           густо
in memory of                   в память о
 
II. Listen and read the text and then answer the questions after it: 
 
LONDON
 
    London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.    
    Traditionally it is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. They are very different from each other and seem to belong to different towns and epochs.
     The heart of London is the City, its financial and business centre. Numerous banks, offices and firms are situated there, including the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange and the Old Bailey. Few people live here, but over a million people come to the City to work. There are some famous ancient buildings within the City. Perhaps the most striking of them is St Paul's Cathedral, the greatest of English churches. It was built in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren. The Tower of London was founded by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. Now it is a museum.
    Westminster is the historic, the governmental part of London.
    Westminster Abbey has more historic associations than any other building in Britain. Nearly all English kings and queens have been crowned here. Many outstanding statesmen, scientists, writers, poets and painters are buried here: Newton, Darwin, Chaucer, Dickens, Tennyson, Kipling, etc.
     Across the road from Westminster Abbey is Westminster Palace, or the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Parliament. The Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament is famous for its big hour bell, known as "Big Ben".
     Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen.
     The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there. There are splendid houses and lovely gardens belonging to wealthy people.
    Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. It was named in memory of Admiral Nelson's victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson's Column stands in the middle of the square.
    On the north side of Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum – the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc, and is famous for its library.
    The East End is the poorest district of London. There are a lot of factories, workshops and docks here. The streets are narrow, the buildings are unimpressive. The East End is densely populated by working class families.
 
1. Is London the largest city in the world?
2. What's the population of London?
3. Traditionally London is divided into several parts. Can you name them?
4. What do you know about the City?
5. Who was St Paul's Cathedral built by?
6. Who founded the Tower of London? When was it rebuilt?
7. What is the historic, the governmental part of London?
8. What building has more historic associations than any other building in London?
9. What is Big Ben?
10. Can you describe Trafalgar Square?
11. Where do the working people of London live?
12. What are the most famous London museums and art galleries?
Понедельник, 16.12.2024, 04:27
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