LESSON 2 AROUND LONDO! 1. Work in pairs. Read and match the pictures to the texts. + aThe British Museum shows the works of /, 4. Westminster Abbey, built in Gothie style, ‘man from prehistoric times to the present hhas been the scene of the coronation of day, Its fagade resembling a Greek sovereigns from William the Conqueror in temple makes it an impressive building. 1066 to Elizabeth II in 1953. One ofthe greatest ‘There are permanent displays of treasures of the Abbey is the oaken Coronation antiquities from Egypt, Western Asia, ‘Chair, made in 1300. It also contains the graves Greece and Rome, It aso includes one of of kings and queens, politicians and churchmen, the most famous libraries in the world, and the famous Poets’ Corner. . beThe Houses of Parliament, also called the J € 10 Downing Street has been the home of Palace of Westminster, range along the the British Prime Minister since 1732. It ‘Thames with Victoria Tower at one end is the symbol of British political power. and Big Ben, the famous bell in the Clock ‘Tower, at the other. © eBiceadilly Cireus is one ofthe busiest | £ The Barbican Arts Centre is a good example Junetions in the city and the heart of of modem architecture in Britain. The London's theatreland. The fountain with complex of glass, concrete and steel the statue of Eros on top isa favourite buildings includes a concert hall, a theatre ‘meeting place for young people. At night and art galleries. the Circus becomes a mass of coloured, changing lights. sovereign Psovrin /- suveran grave /gretv/ - mormant junction Pasankfon/ - intersectic jconerete kon kri:t/~ beton Piceadilly Circus/ pike'di'so: kos!¢- Buckinghain Palace was made theofficial residence of the Sovereign by Queen Victoria whose memorial is in front of the palace. The Royal Guards change at 11.30 a.m. every day, much to the delight of the tourists. “Yh, Trafalgar Square, named in commemoration of a great British naval victory, is dominated by the statue ofthe victorious Admiral, Lord Nelson. People and pigeons gather here to see and enjoy the fountains, the lions and the beautiful buildings around. ©) i. St. Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's / baroque masterpiece, was built after the Great Fire. The Great Dome is the second largest in the world. Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and ‘Wren himself are buried here. [Buckingham Palace/bakimem ‘pels / "Trafalgar Square / tro felge 'skwee / aven /heivan /- refugiu [Madame Tussaud's /maedom to'sordz/ MADAM TUSSAUD Jj Madame Tussauds exhibits wax models of famous historical characters, Royalty, international statesmen, film and sports stars, artists and entertainers. |) k. The National Gallery, with its elegant dome ("and graceful colonnades, dominates the north side of Trafalgar Square, housing a very rich collection of paintings. Most famous are the Renaissance and Impressionist works. 1. 1 Tower Bede, opened in 180, i one © of London's best landmarks with its two neo-Gothie towers. The two 1000-ton ) the upper deck of an open bus. 77 3. People seldom go to pubs in London bec: __ they are very expensive. In London you have to queue forthe bus. 7~ The new National Theatre is part of a modern arts centre built on the South Bank of the Thames. formation. This is called scanning. pictures and write in your notebooks which of the following sentences are true and which are false. Five jean the texts under the | fumes Ral Opera is stated in — 2. Ving Leicester Square. / 7)The quickest and cheapest way to move around Landon is by taxi. ? Leicester Square is one ofthe few places in London—__ which looks almost deserted at night. F ‘ 9, Vanson Zoo, which attracts To of turis, s located in Bye Park. -- ? Recut’ 7 : To get around London most visitors choose the Official London Transport seeing Tour, a 90-minute ride on an open bus starting in Trafalgar Square and offering the tourists the chance to admire the most beautiful sights ofthe cit West End theatres with their wide range of shows are just a few minutes’ walk from Piccadilly Circus and so is the world famous Covent Garden, home of the Royal Opera If you'd rather explore London on your own, there's a wide network of public transport: double-deckers (don't forget to queue, otherwise Londoners will be irritated), river buses or the under- ‘ground (if you have speed in mind); the black-cab taxi service is also available, but itis rather expensive. (One ean also choose from the many attractions offered by the modern arts centre built on the South Bank of the ‘Thames, which houses the National ‘Theatre, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Film Theatre, with its two ‘intemvas; the Museum of the Moving Image and an exquisite art gallery. 19For those who are fond of shopping, Regent Street and Oxford St. are the answer. You ‘may also want to have a look at Mayfair's, clegant Victorian arcades. For a change, visit Petticoat Lane, London's most famous ‘outdoor market, open every Sunday. The numerous parks offer shelter from the noise of the big city. Nothing is more relaxing than a quiet stroll and refreshments in St. James's Park, near Buckingham Palace ,or a long morning walk in Hyde Park. Children will always choose Regent's Park which houses London Zoo or Kensington Gardens, where they can play near Peter Pan's statue network /netwe:k/- rejea to queue ’kju:/ asta la rind arcades /akeidz/ - zone comerctale acoperite to stroll /strool/ ~ a se plimba pint pamn/__- masura de 0.571; halba 20 ‘The hot spots of music and dance are located near Leicester Square. ‘There are fashionable discos and night clubs all around and a large variety of performances given by street entertainers tll late at night, Elegant but expensive restaurants and cafes mix with the more familiar sight and accessible prices of the typical English pub where people enjoy achat with friends or a game of pool over a pint of beer.6. tyr a tn rt ot tea he follonngSserption of Bucharest and transac ine Romanian wth th bya the toa. ‘The first impression of Bucarest comes from the wide extent of space that it covers. This is because there are so many houses standing in their separate gardens. Owing to this, Calea Victoriei, the main street of the capital, is as long as Oxford Street and Regent Street put together. Bucarest, then, is a town which is ‘spread out. So are the hours kept by its inhabitants; only you would not think so, for they pass so quickly. It is a question of temperament, and climate. In tie summer it is as hot as India. No business can be done between midday and five o'clock. It is at that hour, or later, that the shops open for the afternoon and they do not close their shutters tll nine or ten. You dine, therefore, at ten or eleven, and no one would think of going to bed till three oF Tour. This again explains the great number of restaurants and cafes and, in its turn, accounts for the popular music which is incomparable and haunts the mind. The autumn, which is the ‘most beautiful season of ll, is followed by a winter of deep snow and sledges._ Thad been advised by many persons, when going to Romania, to see the country first and the capital last. Bucarest, according to this opinion, was no more than a bad copy of Paris. Actually, in Bucarest, there is nothing whatever of Pars, except the one or two inevitable dress shops. The character of Bucarest isin its personality, not its monuments. Lh (Sacheverell Sitwell, Romanian Journey-adapted) VIL Write a letter to a pen-friend who has never visited Romania. Give him / her some information about the country and the place you live in. ‘VILL PROJECT WORK : PERSONAL MUSEUM,» In your groups design an attractive leaflet for your town. It should include a plan of the town with main buildings, means of transport, shopping areas, hotels, possibilities of entertainment. Don't forget to insert pictures and short descriptions for the places of interest. i bur up te due bo Jack & Sam WIE. BN \ ‘Unele Sam isthe nickname for the ‘The Union Jack is the name of the federal government or the typical British flag. It consists of three crosses citizen of the USA. It arose in the ‘of England, Scotland and Ireland. neighbourhood of New York about ‘The jack used to be the name of the flag 1812, as a colloquial way of reading Which was hung from the back of a ship. the initials US, frequently used on government supplies to the army. Our Jack and Sam boxes will tell you more about Britain and America throughout the book 24