4. Grammar

Ex.2

1. If I had a house of my own I would start keeping a husky.

2. If I had a million pounds I could run my own business. I would open an estate agency.

3. You needn’t feel lonely. If I were you I would come to see my parents.

4. You shouldn’t look down on people living in small towns and villages. If I were you I would make friends with them and spend weekends in their houses in countryside. Believe me, one day in a small quite place is the best recreation.

5. Here is a fine man. If I were you I would stop being so angry and start smiling to make a good impression on him.

6. I would live in the suburbs if I were not supposed to be in the downtown all day long.

7. I would rent another flat if I made more money.

8. It’s raining. I would stay if I shouldn’t be at work in 20 minutes.

9. I long for fresh country air. If only I could get away from the city I would never come back.

Ex.12

1. I wouldn't have been late if I hadn't lost the way.

2. I'd have come if I hadn't had a terrible headache.

3. I'd have let you know earlier about it if I hadn't lost your telephone number.

4. I wouldn't have missed your party if I hadn't been delayed at work.

5. I'd have helped you if I had known you needed my help.

6. I'd have come to the theatre if my little son hadn't been ill.

7. I wouldn't have forgotten about our meeting if you had phoned me.

TOPIC 2. SIGHTSEEING

1. Intensive Reading

1.2

1. The population of London is less then 8 millions of people.

2. London is considered to be a city of great contrasts because there are striking rich and incredibly poor districts in it.

3. Rich mansions, hotels and restaurants are to be found in the West End.

4. Industry is concentrated in the East End.

5. The City is in the historic centre of London, on the north bank of the Themes.

6. Such well-known buildings as the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Royal Exchange and the Bank of England are to be found in the City.

7. The Tower of London comes first among the historic buildings.

8. It was founded by Julius Caecar and rebuilt by William the Conqueror in 1066.

9. St. Paul's Cathedral stands on the borderline between the City and the West End.

10. The most of the government buildings are situated in the West End.

11. The London residence of the Royal Family is Buckingham Palace.

12. Westminster Abbey is famous for being the place of coronation and the place, where most of famous Englishmen are buried.

13. Westminster Palace is the seat of British Parliament.

14. The chief government offices are situated in Whitehall.

15. The monument in Trafalgar Square was set up in memory of Admiral Nelson.

16. The British Museum is famous for thousands of priceless exhibits.

11.9

East/West part of a town; suburbs of London; cosy mansions; a district, inhabited by people living from hand to mouth; commercial and business centre; famous architect; a Museum of Armour; rebuild; historic building; historic centre; found; a three-minutes' walk; to be buried; to face a square/a street; a bell strikes every quarter of an hour; government offices; under one's command; in memory of smb.; at the top of a column; priceless exhibits.

The House of Commons; the House of Lords; Tate Gallery; Mansion House; Trafalgar Square; St. Paul's Cathedral; the British Museum; the University of London; Poets' Corner; the Themes; Nelson's Column; the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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