Решение заданий 14, 15, 16, 18 по тексту о достопримечательностях Лондона

Ниже представлены решения упражнений по тексту о достопримечательностях Лондона. Ex. 14. True or False 1. False. (The greatest British events are celebrated in Westminster Abbey). 2. False. (Coronations take place in Westminster Abbey). 3. True. (It was a palace, a prison, and now it is a museum). 4. False. (The previous St Paul's Cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire). 5. False. (St Paul's is a large cathedral, while the Tower is a museum). 6. False. (Westminster Abbey contains about 600 monuments). 7. True. (Many famous English people are buried there). Ex. 15. Answer the questions 1. Foreign tourists are attracted by Britain's rich and varied heritage, ancient historic sites and colourful royal ceremonies. 2. A tourist can see "Poets' Corner", the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, about 600 monuments and an 11th century door. 3. William the Conqueror started the construction of the Tower of London in the 11th century. 4. Some British kings and queens were kept and sometimes even murdered in the Tower of London. 5. The construction of St Paul's Cathedral lasted for about 35 years (from the late 17th century until 1710). 6. Lord Nelson was a famous admiral (his grave is in the cathedral). 7. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is in Westminster Abbey in London. Ex. 16. Give English equivalents from the text - помимо красочных королевских церемоний — apart from colourful royal ceremonies - из-за границы — from abroad - архитектурный шедевр — an architectural masterpiece - со времени — since the time - похороны имели место — funeral took place - девятисотлетний юбилей — 900th anniversary - в разное время — at various times - образ ассоциируется — the image is associated - или просто — or just - внутри которого — inside of which - и самого Кристофера Рена — and Christopher Wren himself Ex. 18. Describe the famous British sites Westminster Abbey a) It was built in the 13th-14th centuries. b) It is situated in the centre of London. c) It is famous for coronations of kings and queens and as a burial place for famous people. d) It contains "Poets' Corner" and the oldest door in England. The Tower of London a) It was begun in the 11th century and completed in the 15th century. b) It is situated on the north bank of the River Thames. c) It is famous for being a royal palace, a prison and now a museum where Crown Jewels are kept. d) It is associated with beefeaters and ravens. St Paul's Cathedral a) It was completed in 1710. b) It is situated in London (rebuilt after the Great Fire). c) It is famous for its large dome and the Whispering Gallery. d) It contains the graves of Lord Nelson and Sir Christopher Wren.