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1. The UK is an island state, isn't it? Where is it situated?

2. What countries is the UK made up of? What are their capitals?

3. What channel separates the British Isles from the European continent?

4. The surface of the British Isles varies very much, doesn't it?

5. What is the north of Scotland called? What is the south of Scotland called?

6. What's the highest mountain in Scotland?

7. Are there a lot of long and deep rivers in Great Britain?

8. Why is the climate of the British Isles mild?

9. Is the UK a large country?

10. What's the UK's population?

11. The UK is a highly developed industrial country. What does it produce and export?

12. The UK is a constitutional monarchy. What does it mean?

13. What are the main political parties? What party is ruling?

IV. Read the text once again and try to retell it

 

 

I. Listen to the text and repeat after the speaker

 

LONDON

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is the chief port of Great Britain. It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.

The origin of the city may be dated as the beginning of the 1st century A. D., when a tribe of the Celtic family settled near the Thames. Tradi­tionally it is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. They are very different from each other.

The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business centre. Numerous banks, offices and companies are concentrated here, in­cluding the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange, the Royal Courts of Justice and Guildhall. The City has its own Lord Major and Corporation as well as its own police force. Only about five thousand people live permanently in the City today but nearly a million works there. In the day-time the streets of the City are crowded but late at night they are deserted.

There are a lot of famous ancient buildings within the City. The most striking of them is St. Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. The greatest of English churches, St. Paul's Cathedral, was built between 1675 and 1710 to replace the 13th-century cathedral which had been destroyed by the Great Fire. St. Paul's Cathedral with its whis­pering Gallery is a beautiful sight standing out above the other buildings. Inside the Cathedral there are many monuments to famous admirals and generals. Nelson is buried there.

The oldest of all the royal residences in London is the Tower of Lon­don. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1078 the fortress was enlarged several times. Now it is a museum which houses the national collection of armour and the Crown Jewels. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a Royal residence, the Royal Mint, the first Royal Observatory. But it is perhaps most famous for being a prison.

Westminster, with its Palace and Abbey, is the aristocratic offi­cial part of London. Westminster Abbey is regarded as the centre of the Westminster area. It dates back to the 11th century. Most of the kings and queens of England since William the Conqueror have been crowned here. Many great men have been honored by burial in Westminster Abbey, and the church is full of memorials to kings, queens, statesmen, writers, scientists and explorers who have played a part in Britain's history. Westminster Abbey is not a cathedral. It is a ‘Royal Peculiar’, royal property. It is dependent directly on the monarch.

There are many old buildings in the Westminster area, including Buckingham Palace where the Queen lives and the Houses of Parlia­ment along the north of the Thames. The clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament is famous for its big hour bell known as "Big Ben".

The Thames is a natural boundary between the West End and the East End of London. The working class of London is centered in the East End. Here are miles and miles of docks and great industrial areas.

The West End is the richest and the most beautiful part of Lon­don. The finest theatres, cinemas and concert halls, large muse­ums, the most luxurious hotels, the largest department stores, and the most famous shops, parks and houses are situated there. The name "West End" came to be associated with wealth, luxury, and goods of high quality. The English aristocracy lives in this district.

There are a lot of beautiful squares and streets in London. Trafalgar Square, named to commemorate Nelson’s great naval victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805, is dominated by the tall Nelson's Column. It is the geographical centre of London. Piccadilly Circus is known for the figure of Eros in the middle and for its lovely night life; the residence of the British Prime Minister is located in Downing Street 10. Knightsbridge and Oxford Street are the most famous streets for their expensive fashionable shops.

London is very rich in art galleries. The National Gallery is one of the most important picture galleries in the world. The Tate Gallery is the right and necessary complement to the National Gallery. The cultural life of London would be impossible without the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre and a great number of museums: The British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum and others.

A great amount of space in London is devoted to parks and gardens. Most of them used to be private gardens or hunting forests of kings and queens. Later they were transformed into their present design, for example Hyde Park and Kensington Garden.

But the capital is not a historical theme park. It is a lovely and exciting metropolis which is well-known for its popular culture, music, clubs, street fashion, and visual arts. Much of London's energy and originality is now centred in Soho, the city's liveliest and most bohemian area. It is a meeting place for all kinds of people from all over the world day and night.

London is very cosmopolitan.

 




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