Ex.4 Do you think these facts are true or false?
1 About 700,000 years ago the current position of the English Channel was a large river flowing westwards and fed by tributaries that would later become the Themes and the Seine.
2 London exports mainly materials such as petroleum, tea, wool, raw sugar, timber, butter, metals, and meat and imports manufactured goods.
3 Euromoney is used in England.
4 Dishes forming part of the old tradition of English food include: apple pie, fish and chips and gravy.
5 The following things were invented in England: vacuum cleaner, lawnmower, steam engine, bicycle and electric motor.
6 In pop music English bands and solo artists have not been cited as the most influential and best-selling musicians of all time.
7 The 2012 Summer Olympics are to be hosted by London, England.
Text 4 Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon, famous the world over as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is situated - almost symbolically - at the heart of England. Surrounded by countryside notable for its natural and historical appeal, the town enjoys a pleasant riverside setting. No town has a more fascinating history. Originating as a river-crossing settlement, the site of Roman and Saxon occupation, it became an important focus of roads, and from an early age served as the market centre of the surrounding countryside. Stratford is a town with a character and atmosphere of its own. Apart from the beauty of its river, its streets and buildings preserve many links with its past: the layout and the names of its central streets have changed little since medieval times. It is, however, the fame of the properties associated with William Shakespeare and his family, and of the Shakespeare Festival centred on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, that makes Stratford-upon-Avon a Mecca for visitors all over the world Shakespeare's plays are now produced here for nearly eight months of each year to an audience representative of practically every nation in the world. At the same time Stratford has become a centre of cultural and academic activities.
William Shakespeare retired to live in Stratford in 1613, after the Globe Theatre, where his company was performing, had been burnt down. He died on April 23, 1616, and he was buried in the parish church where he had been baptised. Today people come to see the places associated with him, but surely the finest monument of all is the wonderful series of plays and poems that he wrote.
Ex.1 Find the synonyms in the text.
a)centre, core, heart
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b) famous, remarkable, noteworthy
c) to focus, concentrate
d) to save, to keep, to maintain
e) honour, glory
f) almost, practically, virtually
Ex.2 Complete the expressions.
a) to centre________
b) famous the world______the birthplace_____William Shakespeare
c) the places associated________him
d) surrounded_______the countryside
e) to preserve__________ many links________the past
f) to serve__________the market centre
g) to change little______medieval times
h) a Mecca______visitors all_______the world
Ex.3 Answer the questions.
1 What makes Stratford-upon-Avon famous the world over?
2 Where is Stratford-upon-Avon situated?
3 What made Stratford-upon-Avon an important market centre?
4 Why is Stratford-upon-Avon notable for its historical appeal?
5 What is the most famous event in the life of Stratford-upon-Avon?
6 What places in Stratford-upon-Avon are associated with William Shakespeare?
Ex.4 Writing.
a) You live in Stratford-upon-Avon. Write a letter of invitation to your friend inviting him to spend his holiday at your place.
b) You have been staying in Stratford-upon-Avon for a week. Write a letter home describing the impressions of your stay there.
Text 5 The Lake District - the most beautiful corner of England
Some of the deepest lakes, the highest mountains, the quietest valleys and the most dramatic panoramas in England are to be found within this diverse landscape covering an area of 900 square miles.
«It's mostly rocks», wrote a female visitor to the Lake District in 1698. This may be a truthful observation, yet how much it leaves out! Certainly the rocks are there, piled into craggy mountain massifs and wearing a necklace of sparkling lakes. The great attraction of the lakes which enthralled the early tourist is, of course, the scenery. This is the best seen by the walker, but for the less energetic sightseer there is an almost unlimited fund of places to visit which are reasonably accessible to the motorist. The climate of the District is much-maligned: certainly it is an area of high rainfall, but though the rain falls heavily there is still a good proportion of rain-free days. However, if one is able to time a visit to take advantage of the best climatic and scenic conditions, then June is the month to choose. Every season, however, has something to offer, and the visitor who finds himself in love with the lakes in August may return in winter, spring or autumn to find a treasury of new beauties.
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Ex.1 Say in other words.
a) criticised by a lot of people often unfairly;
b) to fill something or cover a surface with a lot of something;
c) very steep and covered in rough rocks;
d) a spoken or written remark about something you have noticed;
e) to shine in small bright flashes;
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