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1) Despite the extensive development that has changed London’s prewar skyline almost beyond recognition, the best of its administrative, commercial and domestic building architecture is more historical than modern.

2) St.James’s Palace was the sovereign’s London residence until supplanted by Buckingham Palace.

3) Across the river from the Houses of Parliament there are the new buildings of St. Thomas’s Hospital, and beyond the hospital, is the irregular shape of Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury for over 750 years with an important library containing even ancient manuscripts.

4) The Palace’s art collection includes masterpieces by Titian, Holbein, Van Dyck and others.

5) Madame Tussaud’s is the world famous waxworks established here about 1833 when some of its first exhibits included death masks of victims of the French Revolution.

6) Here the visitor may wander through pages of history and mingle with the famous and infamous.

7) Next door, under a green copper dome, there is The Planetarium, where the wonders of the heavens are displayed by means of a projector, accompanied by an interesting commentary.

8 ) Buckingham Palace, the building known to all as the Queen’s official London home, is a mixture of the old and the new.

9) On her succession to the throne in 1837, Queen Victoria made it her permanent home and she was the first monarch to do so.

10) She instituted the custom by which the Royal Standard is flown from the flagstaff to show that the sovereign is in residence.

#1. (…) Which construction style is considered to be the best ornament of London?

#2. (…) Where can the visitor see the magnificent buildings housing the London residence of top church officials?

#3. (…) What is the modern official royal residence in London like?

#4. (…) What tradition as regards the Union Jack was initiated by Queen Victoria?

#5. (…) How is the former Royal London residence called?

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1) Buckingham Palace, a mixture of the old and the new, is better known to all as the Queen’s official London home.

2) On her succession to the throne in 1837, Queen Victoria made it her permanent home, the first monarch to do so, and instituted the custom by which the Royal Standard is flown from the flagstaff to show that the sovereign is in residence.

3) The Queen’s Gallery is open to the public and presents an ever-changing display of art treasures from the royal collection.

4) Beyond the Palace there is the Royal Mews where the horses and coaches used on state occasions are stabled.

5) The elaborate Victorian Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace, the Mall and the Admiralty Arch were all part of the nation’s tribute to Queen Victoria, constructed between 1910-1912.

6) The Memorial comprises a seated figure of the Queen looking towards the Mall surrounded by several symbolic groups, surmounted by the guilt winged figure of Victory supported by Courage and Constancy.

7) The Mall is a wide tree-lined driveway linking Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square and is the best point for viewing all Royal processions.

8 ) Spanning the entrance to the Mall from Trafalgar Square is the Admiralty Arch through the centre of which only the sovereign may pass.

9) Albert Hall was the pride of Victorian London and it was named after Queen Victoria’s consort (husband), the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences.

10) The elliptical domed building, completed in 1871, has a capacity of 8000 people and serves a variety of purposes, the most popular — despite its imperfect acoustics — being the Annual Promenade Concerts founded by Sir Henry Wood.

#1.(…) Which part of the Palace of the Royal family admits visitors?

#2. (…) Who initiated a certain symbolic signal of Queen’s residence in Buckingham Palace?

#3. (…) Was Queen Victoria highly respected by her people?

#4. (…) What traditional musical festivals are held in Albert Hall every year?

#5. (…) Can anyone go through the entrance to the Mall from Trafalgar Square?

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1) By the time she had finished tidying up, Bill was almost ready to go. He was looking for his gloves.

2) «You needn’t worry about me, Mum,» he declared. «If the fog thickens, Harold will put me up for the night. I’ll give you a ring. I give your my word I’ll take no risks.»

3) «I hope not,» she said. «I’ll be waiting up till you call.»

4) He kissed her good-bye and moved off noisily down the road. He turned, waved and disappeared into the mist.

5) She had always enjoyed being alone. Bill had repaired the radio so she could listen to it.

6) And inevitably there was a pile of washing that needed ironing. There were also clothes to be mended and patched. «By the time Bill returns I shall have done the whole work,» she thought. She couldn’t get rid of the feeling that her son was in danger.

7) She made up the fire with a few logs of wood and lay back in the rocking chair. She had never thought she would feel so lonely. The clock ticked rhythmically, her eyes closed and she slept peacefully.

8 ) She woke up with a sick feeling of dread. The room was in darkness. Before turning on the light, she came up to the window. She could see almost nothing through the yellow fog.

9) Her uneasy feeling of coming catastrophe was increasing; she pulled herself together. Heavy steps were approaching the house.

10) There was a single commanding knock. She went to open the door. On the threshold stood a tall grave-faced policeman.

#1.(…) Was Bill’s mother generally fond of being alone at home?

#2. (…) What did her son Bill tenderly promised to do?

#3. (…) What feeling overcame her suddenly as soon as he went away?

#4. (…) Why couldn’t she see anything out of the window?

#5. (…) Who came to break the tragic news?

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l)The paintings of Renaissance scientist, inventor and musician Leonardo da Vinci have always attracted controversy and dispute.

2) Only 14 works have ever been attributed to him and even so some experts have questioned the authorship of several of them.

3) Not even such a beautiful and famous painting as «Mona Lisa» is above suspicion.

4) It is neither signed nor dated and no record of any payment to Leonardo has ever been found.

5) The painting is dated at about 1502 and is believed to be a portrait of the wife of a Florentine merchant.

6) This well-known and highly appreciated painting has been on public display in the Louvre since 1804. Now housed in a bullet-proof glass case, it has always been surrounded by security.

7) Even so, on the 24th of August in 1911, the painting was stolen and initial leads came to nothing.

8 ) In November 1913, a Florentine art dealer, Alfredo Geri by name, received a letter whose writer was prepared to sell it back to Italy for 500000 lire.

9) This person turned out to be an Italian carpenter, Vincenzo Perruggia, who had been commissioned by the Louvre to make the painting’s protective wooden box.

10) Is the painting hanging now in the world famous Louvre, surrounded by security systems and thousands of visitors a day, an exact copy made to order or the real «Mona Lisa»?

#1. (…) Who is supposed to be represented in «Mona Lisa»?

#2. (…)Are there any clear facts and recorded receipts as to the accomplishment of this famous portrait?

#3. (…) What major problem troubles art critics, experts and art loversJn connection with «Mona Lisa»?

#4. (…) What was an Italian master of woodwork engaged to do in the most famous art museum?

#5. (…) Is the authenticity of all Leonardo da Vinci’s creations really true or doubtful?

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1) Greece is ideally suited to a cycle-touring holiday.

2) There the roads are of good quality, with wide shoulders and little traffic in comparison with other countries.

3) The weather in spring is absolutely perfect for cycling, with lots of sunshine, little rain and comfortable temperature.

4) The scenery in Greece is spectacular, and there is no better way to enjoу it than by bike: golden sandy beaches, high sea cliffs, olive groves, green hillsides and snow-capped mountains.

5) The colourful wildflowers add to the already impressive landscape.

6) You will come across a lot of hills when travelling in Greece but keep in mind: the higher you go into the mountains, the better the view.

7) Aside from the natural scenery, there are ancient ruins and picturesque towns that add to the Greek experience.

8 ) The food in Greece is excellent, especially the creamy yoghurt, warm loaves of bread fresh from the oven and delicious desserts.

9) On a more practical note all the large towns have bike shops where repairs can be made in case it is necessary and spare parts can be bought.

10) Bikes can be easily transported on boats, trains and even coaches and buses.

#1. (…) What are the characteristic sights of the Greek landscape to be ; admired by all bike riders?

#2. (…) Are climatic conditions suitable for a cycle tour in Greece in any season of the year ?

#3. (…)What transport amenities are supplied for cyclists on a touring holiday?

#4. (…) What places of interest can be seen to enrich cyclists’ impressions of this spectacular country?

#5. (…) Is it advisable that tourists should cycle in mountainous areas here?

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1) There is probably no one among book-lovers who has not heard of Sherlock Holmes, the skilful and clever detective in the stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. .

2) Sherlock Holmes’s method of analyzing the most difficult problem was to notice the smallest things and facts, even if they seemed unimportant.

3) His method never failed, for the criminal always had to give up and to become a prisoner of the detective.

4) Once Conan Doyle arrived in Paris, after spending a month in the south of France. There was a long row of cabs outside the gate of the railway station. He got into the first cab and ordered the driver to take him to a good hotel.

5) The driver was silent all the way to the hotel, but when Conan Doyle paid him, he said, «Thank you, Sir Conan Doyle.» «How do you know who I am?» the famous detective asked in the greatest surprise.

6) «I have never seen you before,» the man answered, «so I can’t pretend that I have recognized you. But I have always been proud of my memory. Besides, I have always been able to notice small things.»

7) Then he went on. «I read in the newspapers that you were expected in Paris after your vacation in the south of France. The train you arrived on came from the south of France.»

8 ) After that he added, «I could tell from your clothes, especially your hat, and also from the strange way you pronounced French words that you were English. These facts helped me to guess you were probably Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.»

9) «Fine words! Wonderful !» cried Conan Doyle. «You have analyzed the facts quite correctly. It’s a pity you are not a detective!»

10) «Of course,» the driver added, «your name is on both your travelling bags. I can’t pretend that the fact didn’t help.»

#1. (…) Was Sherlock Holmes’ procedure of investigating the crime always successful?

#2. (…) Where did the famous detective go for his holiday?

#3. (…) Was the cab driver extremely talkative on their way?

#4. (…) What did the driver take rightful and natural pride in?

#5. (…) Which was the most revealing fact among other things?

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1) You cannot go far in London without being aware of the city’s close connection with the Crown.

2) There are Royal palaces, Royal parks and colourful ceremonies. If you look at the souvenirs you can see how important royalty is to the capital’s tourist industry.

3) The most important building, but not the most beautiful, is Buckingham Palace, which is the official residence of the Queen.

4) It overlooks St.James’s Park where the previous Royal residence, St.James’s Palace, can be found.

5) St.James’s Park is one of the ten Royal parks in and around London which are owned by the Crown but are open to the public free of charge.

6) They make a special contribution to city-living because their existence has ensured that there are areas of green between the flats, office blocks and other buildings, and that there is somewhere quiet and attractive place to escape to, away from traffic jams, crowded shops and pavements.

7) Each park has its own character. Hyde Park, for example, was originally a hunting forest and is still popular with horse riders.

8 ) People who enjoy a good argument can go to Speaker’s Corner ( near Marble Arch) where they can listen to people giving their views on a variety of topics to anyone who will listen.

9) Regent’s Park, which was also originally a hunting park, is now the home of London Zoo, and an open air theatre which delights summer audiences with performances of Shakespeare’s plays.

10) Not all the parks are in the centre of London. Greenwich, where the Maritime Museum is, and Richmond, famous for its beautiful trees and wild deer, are both in the suburbs.

#1. (…) What is the evidence of the part the Crown plays in a certain sphere of British economy?

#2. (…) What is the name of the former British monarchs’ residence in the capital?

#3. (,..)Why are the green spaces of these parks very significant for London’s citizens and tourists alike?

#4. (…) Are you supposed to pay for being admitted to Royal parks in the centre and in the suburbs?

#5. (…) Where would you go if you want to combine many pleasures: a desire to escape from city noise, an interest to wildlife and a passionate love for art?

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1) Looking at the map of London its parks stand out like islands in the very centre of its vast sea of streets and buildings.

2) Here the visitor may take a walk at leisure and forget about the frantic activity beyond.

3) Hyde Park, a delightful expanse of grass and woodland covering 360 acres, is the best place for such a relaxation.

4) St.James’s Park is by far the prettiest and the oldest of the Royal parks and it is a joy to walk in it at any season of the year.

5) Green Park is the smallest Royal park in the central part of London consisting mainly of grassland and trees. It is a very peaceful place from Piccadilly’s traffic.

6) Regent’s Park was designed by John Nash and first opened to the public in 1838. The Zoological Gardens at the north end of the park are very popular with children, especially its Pet’s Corner, but its main objective is scientific.

7) Grosvenor Square, named after a rich landowner, is one of the oldest of London squares, dominated by the modern American Embassy which takes up the whole of its west side.

8 ) Leicester Square, surrounded by cinemas and restaurants, dates back from 1874 when it was laid out by Albert Grant who also provided the central white marble fountain and the statue of Shakespeare.

9) Trafalgar Square commemorates Nelson’s naval victory of 1805. Nelson’s Column, the four bronze lions at its base, the fountains and friendly pigeons make this square a popular place for Londoners and tourists alike. Its size and central position provide a focal point for political demonstrations and public meetings.

10) Piccadilly Circus at night is a blaze of colour from the huge neon advertisements. Situated at the very centre of London’s entertainment world in the West End it is a great attraction to tourists who are drawn to it by some mysterious force, perhaps by the statue of Eros in its centre.

#1.(…) Which of the Royal parks of London has the longest history?

#2. (…) What do people realize while examining their routes on a schematic representation of England’s capital?

#3. (…) Where can you see the statue of the Great Bard in London?

#4. (…) Which of London’s parks is distinguished by its tiny size ana restfully pleasing atmosphere?

#5. (…) If one needs an American visa, what place in London must he get to?

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1) Edinburgh’s much-loved Museum of Childhood is a favourite with adults and children alike.

2) The Museum was founded by Patrick Murray (1908-1981), an Edinburgh town councillor. In 1955 he persuaded the civic authorities to make some space available at Lady Stair’s House Museum for a display of objects reflecting all aspects of the life of children in the past.

3) The idea immediately attracted the attention and sympathy of the public and there was a flood of donations of treasured childhood belongings.

4) By 1957 the collection had become so large that it was moved to its own building, an 18th century tenement house in Edinburgh’s High Street.

5) It was the first museum in the world to be devoted solely to the history of childhood. Later, Patrick Murray left, the town council to become its curator.

6) A brilliant collector and publicist, Murray built up a world-wide reputation for the museum. He considered that it was an institution devoted to a special aspect of social history and was not intended for children.

7) Despite the words of its founder, the museum has always been so hugely popular with the children, that it is described as «the noisiest museum in the world».

8 ) This treasure-house was greatly expanded and re-displayed in 1986 and the exhibition space was almost doubled.

9) The museum has five public galleries. A list of their contents makes it sound like a magic department store, full of memories and joys of childhood. There are riding toys, pull and push toys, dolls’ houses and prams, boats and toy animals, trains and soldiers and many other toys.

10) A visit to this fascinating museum is highly recommended for it is guaranteed to make you smile!

#1.(…) When was the Museum of Childhood almost twice enlarged?

#2. (…) What is the proof of the people’s appreciation of this institution since its early days?

#3. (…) The initiator and curator of this unique and noisy treasure-house was a physician, wasn’t he?

#4. (…)What is the special fascination and oroginal attraction of this museum deserving to be included into the tourist list and on the day out? #5. (…) What association does it immediately bring to mind?

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1) Cambridge must be one of the best-known towns in the world, and can be found on most tourist lists of places to visit.

2) The principal reason for its fame is its University, which started during the 13» century and grew steadily, until today there are more than twenty colleges.

3) Most colleges allow visitors to enter the grounds and courtyards. The most popular place from which one can view them is from the backs, where the college grounds go down to the River Cam.

4) The oldest college is Peterhouse, which was founded in 1384, and the most recent is Robinson College, which was opened in 1977.

5) The most famous is probably King’s College, because of its magnificent chapel. Its choir of boys and undergraduates is also very well-known.

6) The University was exclusively for men until 1871 when the first women’s college was opened. Another was opened two years later and a third in 1954.

7) In the 1970s, most colleges opened their doors to both men and women .Now almost all colleges are mixed, but it will be many years before there are equal numbers of both sexes.

8 ) Every year, in summer, thousands of folk music fans arrive in Cambridge for one of the biggest festivals of folk music in England.

9) The festival is held in the grounds of an old house, where there is plenty of room for people to put up their tents if they want to stay overnight. The Cambridge Folk Music Festival is very well organized. Local shop-keepers look forward to it. For them, it means a big increase in the number of customers.

10) However, some people who live nearby are not very happy about the festival. They say that there is too much noise, too much rubbish is left on the ground and that many of the fans take drugs.

#1.(…) What is the best point to get a glimpse of Cambridge and its old and new colleges from?

#2. (…) What is the main cause for the high reputation of Cambridge all over the world?

#3. (…) Which constituent part of this university is possibly best known and why?

#4. (…) What was so extraordinary about this University up to the second half of the nineteenth century?

#5. (…) Who anticipates with pleasure the Cambridge Folk Music festival?