Можете сделать из них краткий пересказ The capital of Great Britain is full of popular and world-famous tourist attractions, both educational and entertaining. Most of them are located close to the river Thames, others are in different parts of London and in its suburbs. The city was founded about 2 000 years ago, so there are a lot of interesting historic and architectural sights.
Big Ben is the most famous iconic clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. Behind this long and beautiful building stands medieval Westminster Abbey where many historic weddings, coronations and burials took place. The Tower of London has rich history as a royal palace, a fortress, a prison and a place of execution. Not far from the Tower guests can see the magnificent architecture of St Paul’s Cathedral, originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren. In the middle of Trafalgar Square tourists stop to admire a 52-metre Nelson’s column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of British monarchs since the reign of Queen Victoria.
London is famous for its wonderful museums and art galleries. In British Museum one can see ancient paintings, sculptures and even Egyptian mummies. London’s National Gallery has the greatest collection of paintings of Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir and many others. The Natural History Museum boasts its fabulous dinosaur exhibition. Tate Modern is a unique museum with the works of Picasso, Dali and other modern artists. The Science Museum is a technology thought-provoking museum with interactive galleries devoted to many fields of science: from space travel to psychology.
As for the entertaining, it is impossible to get bored in London. The best places for quiet relaxation are traditional English parks and gardens. The tourists’ favourites are Kew Gardens, Hyde Park, St. James’s Park, Green Park and Kensington Gardens. Right in the heart of the capital we can find London Zoo and London Aquarium. In Madame Tussauds Museum visitors will meet face to face with hundreds of celebrities: from Shakespeare to Lady Gaga because it’s an amazing collection of wax figures. Warner Bros. Studio Tour is an unbelievable behind-the-scenes tour where we can enjoy the magic of the Harry Potter films. The London Eye is a giant wheel that carries its visitors in one of its capsules for breathtaking experience above the city and its
Task 1. Read the text then write the unknown to you in the notebook.
Task 2.Try to retell the text.
present simple
I go to school every day. - Я хожу в школу каждый день.
We often play basketball. - Мы часто играем в баскетбол.
Children usually like parties. - Дети обычно любят праздники.
She speaks 2 foreign languages. - Она говорит на 2 иностранных языках.
It takes me 10 minutes to get to the University. - Дорога до Университета занимает у меня 10 минут.
She always comes in the morning. - Она всегда приходит утром.
Katya never gets up untill 9 o'clock. - Катя никогда не встает раньше 9 утра.
We usually play football but sometimes we play basketball. - Мы обычно играем в футбол, но иногда мы играем в баскетбол.
The office opens at 9:00 and closes at 20:00. - Офис открывается в 9 утра и закрывается в 8 вечера.
I like ice-cream. - Я люблю морожное.
past simpleI returned home yesterday - Я возвратился домой вчера.
I spoke to him three days ago - Я разговаривал с ним 3 дня тому назад.
They didn`t like the news - Им не понравилась новость.
Did Dan work at a factory? - Дэн работал на фабрике?
We met when I was in France - Мы познакомились, когда я был вo Франции.
I didn`t understand what you said - Я не понял, что вы сказали.
He changed his point of view - Он изменил свою точку зрения
He always came to school in time - Он всегда приходил в школу вовремя.
She never talked to us - Она никогда не разговаривала с нами.
зимой я проводил много времени в библиотеке.
2. I remember that you came last week, but ...
3. You want to say that goldfish are still not in the shop?
4. Unfortunately, no.
5. I want you to call me when the fish, which I was looking for, delivered to the store. Write down my number, please.
6. I see that you are in a bad mood. I can offer you a decoration for the aquarium. Or multi-colored sand.
7. Good. I like the purple sand. And he won a small chest on the top shelf ...
8. And I like it when you smile. Can I ask you to drink a cup of coffee with me at lunchtime?
9. It will be great, but first allow me to buy something. I expected to see a greater variety of trinkets.
10. Of course, now I'll show you all
11. I'll let you know what happened after their conversation. 12. She bought a few trinkets and drank a cup of coffee with the seller. 13. He called her the next day, because the store brought goldfish. 14. And two days later they go on a date.