B) Read the text and check your answers.

Sergiev Kazan Cathedral (its full name is the Cathedral of St. Sergius of Radonezh and the Mother of God of Kazan) is an active Orthodox church in the city of Kursk, situated in the very centre of the city - in Gorky Street. It was erected in 1778 in Baroque style and is an example of the classical architecture of Elizabeth II epoch. Before the stone building was constructed, there had been a small wooden church, which was later destroyed by fire. The architect is unknown, but the historians say he was likely to be a Rastrelli`s follower. It`s a famous fact, that the father of ProchorMoshnin (known to us as St. Seraphim of Sarov) was the one who gave money on building the church. According to the legend, being a little child Prochor fell down from the chapel, but stayed unhurt. The temple is a slender, upward-storey building with a ribbed dome, with lots of windows and various parts of the decor. In the thirties, the church was closed, and served as an exhibition hall and then as an anti-religious museum, which was looted in during the war. Now the cathedral is open to all visitors.

6. Think of some building which you like (or dislike) in your area. Describe it to the class, but don`t give the name of it. Let others guess what place you are talking about. Stick to the plan:

- the location,

- the history,

- the style and materials,

- the main features.

Lesson 4. No place like home

Warm up

1. Do you agree with the following? Discuss the quotes with your group mates.

“America is my country and Paris is my hometown.” Gertrude Stein

“I was not sorry for loving Charleston or for leaving it. Geography had made me who I was.” Sue Monk Kidd

“I consider myself a product of my hometown. I feel great love and even greater debt to this place, and I`m sure you always want your hometown to be the proudest of you.” Jewel

Listening

2. a) Look at the pictures. What are these cities? What do you know about them?

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