Buckingham palace is one of the major tourist attractions in london. it is the official residency o the british monarchy. at the moment british monarchy is led by queen elizabeth ii. each time the royal family is in the palace, a flag flies on the roof. the palace was built in 1705 by the duke of buckingham. in 1761 king george iii bought this palace for his wife. it became a private house of queen charlotte and was known as “the queen’s house”. during the 19th century the house was enlarged and became the official royal residence. queen victoria was the first monarch to reside in the palace. she moved there in 1837 leaving kensington palace, where she grew up. buckingham palace has nearly 600 rooms, including a throne room, a ballroom, a dining-room, picture gallery and even a swimming-pool. some of its rooms can be visited in summertime, only when the queen is not at home. one of the most interesting parts of the palace is the queen’s gallery, where works of art of the royal collection can be seen. royal garden and stables are also curious sights. every year more than 50 000 invited guests are entertained at garden parties, receptions and banquets. many tourists come here to see the queen victoria memorial which is set right in front of the buckingham palace. every day at 11 am changing of the guard ceremony takes place. it is the time when colorfully dressed new guard parades along the building and replace the existing old guard. the ceremony is accompanied by music and attracts a lot of viewers. букингемский дворец является одним из основных туристических достопримечательностей в лондоне. это официальная резиденция британской монархии. в настоящее время британская монархия возглавляется королевой елизаветой ii. каждый раз, когда королевская семья во дворце, на крыше флаг развевается. дворец был построен в 1705 герцогом букингемским. в 1761 году король георг iii купил этот дворец для своей жены. он стал частным домом королевы шарлотты и был известен как "дом королевы". в 19-м веке дом был расширен и стал официальной резиденцией королевской семьи. королева виктория стала первым монархом, проживающим во дворце. она переехала туда в 1837 году, покинув кенсингтонский дворец, где она выросла. букингемский дворец имеет около 600 комнат, включая тронный зал, банкетный зал, столовая, картинная галерея и даже бассейн. некоторые из этих комнат можно посещать в летнее время, только тогда, когда королева не дома. одной из самых интересных частей дворца является галерея королевы, где можно увидеть произведения искусства из королевской коллекции. королевский сад и конюшни также являются любопытным зрелищем. каждый год более 50 000 приглашенных гостей развлекаются на вечеринках в саду, приемах и банкетах. многие туристы приезжают сюда, чтобы увидеть мемориал королевы виктории, который установлен прямо перед букингемским дворцом. ежедневно в 11 утра проходит церемония смены караула. это время, когда красочно одетая новая гвардия караула марширует вдоль здания и заменяет существующую старую гвардию. церемония сопровождается музыкой и привлекает большое количество зрителей.
1. We enjoyed our holiday. The hotel was very nice.
2. 'Can I ask a question?' 'Of course. What do you want to ask?'
3. You look very tired. You need a holiday.
4. 'Where's Tom?' He's in the bathroom.
5. Jane is an interesting person. You must meet her.
A: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the city centre?
B: Yes, go straight on and then take the next turning left.
A: Shall we go out for a meal this evening?
B: Yes, that's a good idea.
It's nice morning. Let's go for a walk.
Amanda is a student. When she finished her studies, she wants to be a jurnalist. She lives with two friends in a flat near the college where she is studying. The flat is small but she likes it.
Peter and Mary have got two children, a boy and a girl. The boy is seven years old and the girl is three. Peter works in the factory. Mary hasn't got a job at the moment.
1. We enjoyed our holiday. The hotel was very nice.
2. 'Can I ask a question?' 'Of course. What do you want to ask?'
3. You look very tired. You need a holiday.
4. 'Where's Tom?' He's in the bathroom.
5. Jane is an interesting person. You must meet her.
A: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the city centre?
B: Yes, go straight on and then take the next turning left.
A: Shall we go out for a meal this evening?
B: Yes, that's a good idea.
It's nice morning. Let's go for a walk.
Amanda is a student. When she finished her studies, she wants to be a jurnalist. She lives with two friends in a flat near the college where she is studying. The flat is small but she likes it.
Peter and Mary have got two children, a boy and a girl. The boy is seven years old and the girl is three. Peter works in the factory. Mary hasn't got a job at the moment.
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