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Text 4. Places of interest

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  7. THE HISTORICAL PLACES OF GREAT BRITAIN
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The historic buildings of London represent a rich variety of types, styles and periods than anywhere else in the world. Its great monuments, medieval castles and abbeys, palaces and bridges are famous throughout the world.

Westminster Abbey is one of the most distinguished of all buildings in London. It was first mentioned in the documents of the tenth century. Originally it was a church but nothing of it remained today. The present-day building was made in the gothic style. For nearly a century all the kings and queens have been crowned here. Many of them are buried there too. There are many statues, monuments and tombs here.

The Palace of Westminster was built by Edward the Confessor in about 1050 and was used as a royal residence. But in 1547 it became the meeting place for Parliament. The fire of 1834 destroyed most of the original building. The new building was created in the gothic style. The clock tower, called Big Ben, is well known to everybody. Its clock is said to be the most accurate in the world.

The Tower Bridge is a characteristic part of the London cityscape. It was built in the early nineteenth century. The bridge is 240 meters long with two massive towers in neo-gothic style and it has a mechanism that is still remarkable today. It can raise and lower the bridge in about two minutes. The Tower Bridge takes its name from the Tower of London that stands near it.

The Tower of London plays an important role in the history of the city. This outstanding castle has been a palace, prison, mint, treasury and observatory. Nowadays the Tower is a museum housing the National Collection of Armour and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia. The Tower is still guarded by the Yeomen, who wear the traditional sixteenth century uniform.

One of the finest Renaissance cathedrals in Europe is St. Paul’s Cathedral. It was built in 1710. The architect was Sir Christopher Wren. The church can boast of some superb carving, frescoes and drawings. The famous Whispering Gallery is a masterpiece of acoustics.

Buckingham Palace is the Royal residence. The house is comparatively new and is built in the neoclassical style. Its luxurious interior and gardens are not open to the public. But here you can see one of the most colorful ceremonies in London, the Changing of the Guard.

To all the lovers of arts it’s recommended to visit the National Gallery. It exhibits all schools of European painting from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century.

 

Word and phrases to remember:

to represent – представлять

to be mentioned in the documents – упоминаться

to remain - оставаться

to crown the king, to be crowned - короновать

to bury the dead, to be buried – похоронить

to destroy the original building – разрушить первоначальное здание

to create a new building – возвести новое здание

to guard the residence, to be guarded by – охранять

to wear a uniform – носить

a rich variety – богатое разнообразие

a castle – замок

a palace – дворец

a mansion – особняк

a bridge – мост

a tower – башня

a cathedral – собор

a mint – монетный двор

a treasury – сокровищница

a tomb – могила

distinguished, remarkable, outstanding, superb – замечательный, восхитительный

 

Answer the questions:

1. Why is London so popular among the tourists?

2. What is the oldest building in London?

3. What can you say about this building?

4. What is the meeting place for Parliament?

5. What is situated not far from Westminster Palace?

6. What is the most characteristic feature of London’s cityscape? Say a few

words about it.

7. What is so peculiar about the Tower of London?

8. When was St. Paul’s Cathedral built?

9. What is it famous for?

10. Where does the Queen live?

11. What can you see in the National Gallery?

 

Ex. 4. Translate from Russian into English.

1. Новые звезды будут представлять команду на Олимпийских Играх.

2. Они не упомянули об этом факте.

3. Лондон остается одним из красивейших городов мира.

4. Этот выдающийся дворец был создан в 18 веке.

5. Его превосходный особняк охранялся тремя огромными собаками.

6. Он любит носить темные очки.

7. В нашей стране богатое разнообразие диких животных.

8. Этот собор был построен выдающимся архитектором.

9. Мост через реку был сломан.

10. Ибица – самое замечательное место на земле.

 


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