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1) The area of Kensington and Knightsbridge is an exclusive part of London where you can find many foreign embassies, large glamorous hotels, and the department store that is the symbol of expensive and high class living — Harrods.

2) People say you can buy anything in Harrods, including wild animals — they even have a small zoo which will sell you lion cubs as well as more common pets such as dogs, cats or parrots.

3) Harrods succeeded in supplying one customer with a baby elephant, although it had to be ordered specially!

4) Another attraction here is the Albert Hall, where there is a festival of popular classic music concerts every summer known as «the Proms.» Sporting events such as tennis tournaments and boxing matches are also held there.

5) Three of London’s most interesting museums — the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum — are also in this area. The last, as its name suggests, has exhibits of birds, animals and reptiles as well as life-size reconstructions of pre-historic animals.

6) The Victoria and Albert Museum was founded with the aim of improving design in British manufacturing.

7) Over the years it has expanded to include things from almost every Place and period, including costumes from the theatre and painting.

8 ) Finally there is the Science Museum, which is always crowded and is certainly among the noisiest museums in London.

9) It covers every aspect of science and technology, and the collections are constantly moved around to make more room for new acquisitions.

10)They have inventions that did not become popular, such as the steam bicycle of 1912, and technological like the Cody biplane — the first aircraft to fly in England in 1912. In many of the rooms there are machines and computers that visitors can work on themselves.

#1. (…) Where should you go in London if you want to see, for instance, a dinosaur?

#2. (…) Which British Museum is permanently expanding and changing displays to show new and exciting objects in science and technology?

#3. (…) What store can supply you with all things imaginable?

#4. (…) Why is one of the institutions in this area popular with musicians, sportsmen and fans alike?

#5. (.:.) Which part of West End London is considered to be very extraordinary and why?

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l)The street called Whitehall stretches from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square.

2) Just as Westminster frequently stands for the Houses of Parliament, so Whitehall is often used as the name for the Civil Service.

3) Downing Street, which is a small side, street off Whitehall, is the home of the Prime Minister, who lives at Number Ten.

4) Next door at Number Eleven lives the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who is responsible for financial planning and the British economy in general.

5) Just around the corner in Whitehall itself are all important ministries: the Foreign Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Home Office and the Treasury.

6) In the middle of Whitehall there is the Cenotaph, the monument where the Queen lays the first wreath of poppies, on Remembrance Day.

7) On that day in November each year, the people of Britain remember their dead from the two world wars of the last century by wearing a red paper poppy and observing a two^minute silence.

8 ) If now you walk along Whitehall you will soon come to Trafalgar Square. It was named so in the memory of the victory in the battle of Trafalgar, where on October, 10, 1805, the British fleet under Nelson’s command defeated the combined fleet of France and Spain.

9) The victory was won at the cost of Nelson’s life. In the middle of Trafalgar Square there stands Nelson’s Monument — a tall column with the figure of Admiral Nelson at its top. The column is guarded by four bronze lions.

10) The fine building facing the square is the National Gallery and adjoining it, but just round the corner, is the Portrait Gallery. Not far away there is the British Museum with its priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc. and its library, one of the richest in the world.

#1 (…) What does Trafalgar Square commemorate?

#2. (…) What was the British price of getting the upper hand in the battle of Trafalgar?

#3. (…) Who necessarily attends the ceremony taking place at the foot of the monument in Whitehall?

#4. (…) Where can one find the most significant offices of Britain?

#5. (…) What does Whitehall mean figuratively?

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1) St. Andrews in Scotland, the traditional home of golf, is the best place to find out about the great moments and great players of golf’s 500 year history.

2) Situated directly opposite the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, the British Golf Museum is the most exciting of its kind in Scotland, where audio-visual displays and touch activated screens bring the game to life.

3) Even if you know absolutely everything about golf, you are bound to discover something new about the game at the British Golf Museum.

4) You can learn a lot about its humble beginnings, why King James II banned the game and what feathers and gutta percha have got to do with golf balls.

5) Everything that’s best of the 500 year history of the game is on the display here. You can walk round the galleries and trace the development of golf as well as re-live famous golfing moments- stroke for stroke.

6) The museum is home to the most innovative multi-media system in the UK. You can test your knowledge of the game and its rules — all at the touch of a screen.

7) Thanks to Compact Disc Interactive (GDI) technology, specially designed, developed and supplied by Phillips Electronics, you can listen to commentaries and see biographies of the players accompanied by video and photographs.

8 ) A display area has been set aside to house major exhibitions of special interest brought from around the world, and it is always changing and always entertaining.

9) You can take a look at the photographs of glamorous golfers through the ages and then relax while professionals show you how the golf strokes are done. The museum’s video theatre traces the great from past to present and you can pick up a few tips on how to play from the comfort of your chair.

10) In the museum gift shop amongst a host of golf items you will find sweaters, books, reproductions and pocket money items for children. The British Golf Museum makes a great day out.

#1. (…) Which company provided the British Golf Museum with the most advanced video displays?

#2. (…) How can you check everything you know about this game?

#3. (…) What souvenirs can tourists buy on their outing in the museum? #4. (…) Which part of Britain has the reputation of being the birthplace of golf playing?

#4. (…) Which part of Britain has the reputation of being the birthplace of golf playing?

#5. (…) You can discover very many interesting facts about golf, its history and different golf items since its dawn up to the present day in this museum ,can’t you?

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l)The Scottish capital can be divided into two distinct parts — Old Town and New Town. It is advisable that tourists should start their walk in the New Town, giving them the best view of the Old Town with its majestic castle on the craggy rock and then taking them into the ancient districts.

2) At the end of the Royal Mile, one of the most famous and historic streets in the world, stands the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty the Queen’s official residence in Scotland.

3) From 1561 to 1568 it was the home of Mary Queen of Scots and during 1745 it was occupied by Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie.

4) According to the legend, the Abbey at Holyrood was founded by King David I in 1128, who witnessed a cross, or «rood» on the site, appearing suddenly between the antlers of an attacking stag (deer).

5) Over many of the most violent and restless centuries Scotland has known, Holyrood developed into a palace, a powerful symbol of the Church and the Monarchy.

6) Set still against the magnificent Arthur’s Seat, the remnant of the former hunting grounds, the Palace continues to be a favourite royal residence.

7) Today tourists can visit the Royal Apartments, an extensive row of ancient and noble rooms like the Throne Room, the Morning Drawing Room and the Picture Gallery with almost 90 seventeenth century portraits of Scottish monarchs.

8 ) The historic tower apartments of Mary Queen of Scots, filled with intrigue and sorrow, are where she lived following her return from France in 1561.

9) These personal, intimate apartments witnessed the dark murder of David Rizzio, her favourite secretary, by a group led by her jealous husband, Lord Darnley.

10) As you can see, Holyrood is a house of many memories. Wars and murders have been plotted here, dancing has lasted deep into the night, but the stone palace has outlived these changes and events. Taken through its rooms of different ages and styles, visitors can gain a better understanding оf the past and present use of this Royal palace.

# 1.(…) What is the best point for starting a tourist excursion in Edinburgh?

#2. (…) Does the palace admit any visitors at present or is it only a favourite Royal residence?

#3 (…) Which of the central streets of the Old Town leads to the palace of Holyroodhouse?

#4 What gave this fascinating Royal residence its wonderful name?

#5. Who resided in the tower rooms wrapped in sadness and mystery in the distant past Scotland has known?

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1) Thanksgiving Day is one of the most important national and religious American holidays. It is widely celebrated every year on the last Thursday oi November. The first Thanksgiving day was observed in 1621.

2) In 1620 about 100 Englishmen, who set out to seek their fortune in the «New World», sailed to America on a ship called the «Mayflower». The pilgrims wanted religious freedom.

3) After a two months’ journey they landed on the east coast of North America near Cape Cod, on a cold November day. There they founded the colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

4) Their life was very hard, food turned out to be scarce and they hunted wild turkeys and other animals in the woods. About fifty of the first settlers died of hunger and illness during the first winter.

5) Next spring nature came to life again and so sprang the hopes of the settlers. They went on working on the land, growing corn and pumpkins.

6) Their first harvest was a good one and the Englishmen decided tc thank God for it. That was the first Thanksgiving Day. There was a celebration for three days.

7) Nowadays Thanksgiving Day is a day for the whole family reunion to share a festive dinner. The traditional dish on this day is turkey with cranberry sauce and vegetables.

8 ) After that they often have a pumpkin pie. The table is usually beautifully decorated with apples, nuts, autumn flowers and leaves.

9) Here is an English prayer said before meals: «For what we are about to receive, О Lord, make us truly thankful».

10) Every Thanksgiving Day Macy’s department store organizes a Parade in New York City with large floats, balloons of popular cartoon characters, famous television stars and bands from all over the United states. Each year, more than 55 million people watch the Thanksgiving Parade on tevision. Macy’s started this tradition in 1924.

#1. (…)Why is Thanksgiving considered to be an important religious holiday?

#2. (…)Did the voyage of the Pilgrims last long?

#3. (…) Why do Americans say «Happy Turkey Day!» on the last Thursday of November?

#4. (…) What was the settltrs’ first winter like in America?

#5. (…) What customary celebration is connected with one of the most popular shops in the USA?

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1) І knew I would have to re-take my driving test as soon as I saw the examiner, a very severe -looking man.

2) He didn’t even say «hello!» and seemed very unfriendly and fierce.

3) I was a little bit late as I had slightly underestimated how long it would take me to get there.

4) As usual in this crowded city all the buses were packed and I had to wait more than twenty minutes before a conductor would let me get on a bus.

5) I knew apologising would be useless so I just got in the car to take my driving test.

6) Luckily I wasn’t feeling particularly nervous but this horrible man stared at me in disbelief as I began to drive off.

7) 1 put the car into the gear but it went backwards very fast and I couldn’t do anything about it.

8 ) I simply couldn’t believe it — the car went straight into the wall at once.

9) Needless to say, I was so disappointed when he told me I had failed.

10) 1 thought I might cry, but after all, it wouldn’t help, anyway.

#1. (…) What was the reason for the examinee’s being late for the driving test?

#2. (…) Was the traffic heavy that day and were the roads very busy in this city, as a rule?

#3. (…) Was the person taking this driving test male or female?

#4. (…) Was the examiner’s attitude pleasant from the very start?

#5. (…) What happened in the long run to make matters even worse?

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1)On a December night, a long time ago, a family sat around the fireplace in their home. A golden light from the fire filled the room.

2) The family fell silent for a moment because the wind outside seemed to stop at their door. But then they realized that someone was knocking at their door. A young man came in..

3) The old grandmother put a chair near the fireplace for him. The oldest daughter gave him a warm, shy smile. And the baby held up its little arms to him.

4) «This fire is just what I needed,» the young man said. «The wind has been blowing in my face for the last two hours.» The father took the young man’s travel bag. «Are you going to Vermont?» the older man asked.

5) «Yes, to Burlington,» the traveller replied. «I wanted to reach the valley tonight. But when I saw the light in your window, I decided to stop. I would like to sit and enjoy your fire and your company for a while.»

6) As the young man took his place by the fire, something like heavy footsteps was heard outside. It sounded as if someone were running down the side of the mountain, taking enormous steps.

7) The father looked out one of the windows. «That old mountain has thrown another stone at us again. He must have been afraid we would forget him. He sometimes shakes his head and makes us think he will come down on top of us,» the father explained to the young man. «But we are old neighbours,» he smiled. «And we manage to get along together pretty well.»

8 ) As the father spoke, the mother prepared a hot meal for their guest. While he was eating, he talked freely to the family, as if it were his own. This young man did not trust people easily. Yet on this evening, something made him share his deepest secret with these simple mountain people.

9) The young man’s secret was that he was ambitious. He did not know what he wanted to do with his life, yet. But he did know that he did not want to be forgotten after he had died. He believed that sometime during his life he would become famous and be admired by thousands of people.

10) «So far,» the young man said, «1 have done nothing. If I disappeared tomorrow from the face of the earth, no one would know anything about me. No one would ask ‘Who was he? Where did he go?’ But I cannot die until I have reached my destiny. Then let Death come! I will have built my monument!»

#1. (…)Did the guest take to these people living high in the mountains easily?

#2. (…) Why did the strange guest need the fire?

#3. (…) Was the guest full of a strong desire for success, power, wealth and fame?

#4. (…)What was this young man’s cherished dream to achieve before Death came?

#5. (…) When did they hear the sounds of heavy steps?

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1) One December night, a long, long time ago a family sat around the fireplace in their home. A golden light from the fire filled the room. The mother and father laughed at something their eldest daughter had just said.

2) The girl was seventeen, much older than her little brother and sister, who were only five and six years old. A very old woman, the family’s grandmother, sat knitting in the warmest comer of the room. And a baby, the youngest child, smiled at the fire’s light from its tiny bed.

3) This family had found happiness in the worst place in all of New England. They had built their home high up in the White Mountains, where the wind blows violently all year long.

4) The family lived in an especially cold and dangerous spot. Stones from the top of the mountain above their house would often roll down the mountainside and wake them in the middle of the night.

5) No other family lived near them on the mountain. But this family was never lonely. They enjoyed each other’s company, and often had visitors.

6) Their house was built near an important road that connected the White Mountains to the St. Lawrence River. People travelling through the mountains in wagons always stopped at the family’s door for a drink of water and a friendly word.

7) Lonely travellers, crossing the mountains on foot, would step into the house to share a hot meal.

8 ) Sometimes, the wind became so wild and cold that these strangers would spend the night with the family. The family offered every traveller who stopped at their home a kindness that money could not buy.

9) On that December evening, as the rest of the family laughed at the elder girl’s joke, the wind came rushing down the mountain. It seemed to stop at their house — to knock at the door before it roared down into the valley.

10) The family fell silent for a moment. But then they realized that someone really was knocking at their door.

#1.(…) Why was this place in the mountains not safe for living?

#2. (…) Was this home a welcome place for every traveller?

#3. (…) The family chose a very appealing spot at the foot of the mountains, didn’t they?

#4. (…) What did they suddenly became conscious of?

#5. (…) They had lots of neighbours and had a very rich and eventful social life, didn’t they?

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1) When I was a child, someone gave me a microscope. I spent hours looking through that microscope, exploring Nature’s tiny secrets. As I grew up, 1 became more interested in my microscope than in people.

2) When I was twenty years old, my parents sent me to New York City to study medicine. I never went to any of my classes. Instead, I spent all my time, and a lot of my money, trying to build the perfect microscope.

3) I wanted to make a powerfublens that would let me see even the smallest parts of life. But all my experiments failed.

4) Then, one day, 1 met a young man, who lived in the apartment above mine. Jules Simon told me about a woman who could speak to the dead.

5) When 1 visited Madame Vulpes, she let me speak to the spirit of the man who invented the microscope. The spirit of Anton Leeuwenhoek told me how to make a perfect lens from a diamond of one hundred forty carats. But where could I find a diamond that big?

6) When I returned home, 1 went to Simon’s apartment. He was surprised to see me and tried to hide a small object in his pocket.

7) 1 wanted to discover what it was, so I brought two bottles of wine to his apartment. We began to drink. By the time we had finished the first bottle, Simon was very drunk.

8 ) «Simon, I know you have a secret. Why don’t you tell me about it?» I Something in my voice must have made him feel safe. He made me promise to keep his secret.

9) Then he took a small box from his pocket. When he opened it, I saw a large diamond, shaped like a rose. A pure white light seemed to come from deep inside the diamond.

10) Simon told me he had stolen the diamond from a man in South America. He said it weighed exactly one hundred forty carats.

#1.(…) What was the boy doing his research on in his boyhood?

#2. (…) Were his scientific achievements great while experimenting?

#3. (…) What was the origin of Simon’s diamond?

#4. (…) Why did Simon tell his neighbour his greatest secret?

#5. (..)How was the young man prompted the way to make an excellent lens?

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1) For a moment I saw nothing in that drop of water. Then 1 saw a pure, white light. Carefully, 1 moved the lens of my microscope closer to the drop of water. Slowly, the white light began to change.

2) It began to form shapes — I could see clouds and wonderful trees and flowers. These plants were the most unusual colours: bright red, green, purple, as well as silver and gold. The branches of these trees moved slowly in a soft wind. Everywhere I looked, I could see different fruits and flowers of a thousand different colours.

3) «How strange,» I thought, «that this beautiful place has no animal life in it.» Then, I saw something moving slowly among the brightly-coloured trees and bushes. The branches of a purple and silver bush were gently pushed aside.

4) There, before my eyes, stood the most beautiful woman I had ever seen! She was perfect: pink skin, large blue eyes, and long golden hair that fell over her shoulders to her knees.

5) She stepped away from the rainbow-coloured trees. Like a flower floating on water, she drifted through the air; Watching her move was like listening to the sound of tiny bells ringing in the wind. She went to the rainbow-coloured trees and looked up at one of them.

6) The tree moved one of its branches that was full of fruit. It lowered the branch to her and she took one of the fruits. She turned it in her tiny hands and began to eat. How I wished I had the power to enter that bright light and float with her through those beautiful forests!

7) Suddenly, I realized I had fallen in love with this tiny creature! I loved someone who would never love me back! Someone who was a prisoner in a drop of water! I ran out of the room, threw myself on my bed, and cried until I fell asleep.

8 ) Day after day, I returned to my microscope to watch her. I never left my apartment. I rarely even ate or slept.

9) One day, as usual, I went to my microscope, ready to watch my love. She was there, but a terrible change had taken place! Her face had become thin, and she could hardly walk. The wonderful light in her golden hair and blue eyes was gone. She was sick! At that moment I would have given my soul to become as small as she and enter her world to help her.

10) What was causing her to be so sick? She seemed in great pain. I watched her for hours — helpless and alone with my breaking heart.

#1.(…) Was the woman a picture of beauty?

#2. (…) What did the young man become conscious of all of a sudden?

#3. (…) Did he go out very often?

#4. (…) Could this young man help this beautiful woman?

#5. (…) What did he compare her to?