16 Portfolio: Use the phrases in the language boxes below and your notes from Ex. 4 to
write your speech. (50-60 words)
Beginning a speech
Hello./Good afternoon/evening. etc
Today, I'm going to talk to you about ...
Ending a speech
Thank you for your time./Thank you for listening.
Do you have any questions?
Is there anything you would like to ask me?​

Brestskaya fortress - one of the symbols not only of Brest and the whole Belarus, largely due to tragicheskii and at the same time heroic times of the Second world war. The proposal for the construction of fortifications at the confluence of the rivers bug and Mukhavets appeared in the late eighteenth century the Course of the Patriotic war of 1812 confirmed its feasibility, and in 1833 was approved the project of the fortress, designed by military engineers by Opperman, Malecki and Feldman. The fortress was laid on 1 June 1836, and six years later it came into operation.

London draws people from all over the world. Some come on business, some come to study, to work or on holiday. London is naturally a very English city and it is very cosmopolitan, containing goods, food and entertainment, as well as people, from many countries of the world.

London spreads its influence over much of the southern areas of England; it gives work to millions of people who live not only in the inner city areas but in surrounding districts.

There is much in London which fascinates visitors and inspires the affection of Londoners: the splendor of the royal palaces and the Houses of Parliament, the dignity of St. Paul's Cathedral and many monuments and beautiful parks.

London shows examples of buildings that express all the different areas of its history.

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Sovereign. The daily ceremony of the Changing of the Guards takes place in its courtyard. The palace was built in 1703 by the Duke of Buckingham.