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Read and translate the following word-combinations and phrases.

 

The largest part in Europe; the territory of 400 square miles; more than 20 centuries old; the Celts gave London its name; to destroy the city; the Germanic invaders; Llyn-din means a «lonely port»; vast urban area; Greater London; governmental office; is famous for its historical associations; the finest Renaissance church; fashionable part; a densely populated district; smog hangs dark in the sky.

Fill in prepositions if necessary.

 

1. London is situated … the river Thames.

2. London covers … the territory of 400 square miles.

3. Modern London is a number … cities, towns, villages.

4. Every block of the City is famous … its historical associations.

5. Londoners are proud … being called Cockneys.

6. Karl Marx lived … many years in London.

7. Lenin visited London … several times.

 

Fill in articles if necessary.

 

1. London is the capital of … Great Britain.

2. London is one of … biggest port in the world.

3. London is situated on … river Thames.

4. … Romans made the city the centre of their colony.

5. … main traditional parts of … London are…City, … West End and East End.

6. … many banks, offices are situated in … City.

7. … St. Pau’s Cathedral is … finest Renaissance church.

Paraphrase the italicized words.

 

 

 

1. London is the major trade centre of the country.

2. London occupies the territory of 400 square miles.

3. Modern London consists of several cities, towns, villages, that have grown together.

4. The Tower of London is an old fortress.

Translate the following sentences into Russian.

 

1. London is the largest city in Europe.

2. London is the main political, commercial, transport centre of Great Britain.

3. The population of London is about 9 million.

4. London is more than 20 centures old.

5. Modern London is a number of cities, towns, villages that have grown together to make one urban area.

6. «Great London» consists of many parts but the main parts are: the City, the West End and East End.

7. The City is the commercial and business centre of London.

8. The West End is the richest, fashionable and most beautiful part of London.

9. The East End is the poorest district of London, its industrial part.

 

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Date: 2016-01-03; view: 1146


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