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London has a (1) of about 7, 000, 000.
It lies on the River Thames, where the Romans landed nearly 2, 000 years (2). From about 1800 until World War Two, London was the (3) city in the world, but now there are many cities which are much (4).
London is famous (5) many things.
(6) come from all over the world to visit its historic (7), such as Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and (8) the famous clock, Big Ben.
They also come to visit its theatres, its museums, and its many (9), such as Harrods.
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New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana, USA. It stands on the banks of the Mississippi River and is a busy port and tourist centre. Its population of about 550, 000 is very cosmopolitan, with immigrants from many countries. Every year people from all over the world visit New Orleans to see its famous Mardi Gras carnival.
Its history
In 1682 the French named Louisiana after the French King, Louis XIV. They built New Orleans in 1718. In 1762, Louis XV gave it to his cousin Carlos of Spain. Then, in 1800, it became French again until Napoleon sold it to the USA in 1803. The French Quarter in New Orleans still has many old buildings and excellent restaurants.
Its music
New Orleans is the home of jazz. Jazz is a mixture of blues, dance songs, and hymns. Black musicians started to play jazz in the late 19th century. Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton came from the city. New Orleans is most famous for its jazz, but it also has a philharmonic orchestra.
Vienna, or Wien in German, is the capital of Austria. It stands on the banks of the River Danube and is the gateway between east and west Europe. Its music, theatre, museums, and parks make it a popular tourist centre. It has a population of over 1, 500, 000.
Its history
Vienna has a rich history. Its university opened in 1365, and is one of the oldest in Europe. From 1558 to 1806 it was the centre of the Holy Roman Empire and it became an important cultural centre for art and learning in the 18th and 19th centuries. The famous psychiatrist, Sigmund Freud, lived and worked there.
Its music
Vienna was the music capital of the world for many centuries. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, and the Strauss family all came to work here. It is now the home of one of the world's most famous orchestras, the Vienna philharmonic. Its state opera house is also world famous.
Liverpool
Liverpool is Britain's second biggest port, after London. It stands on the banks of the River Mersey in north-west England, it is an important passenger port for travel to Ireland and many Irish immigrants live there, it has a population of nearly 500, 000.
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Its history
King John named Liverpool in 1207. The city grew bigger in the 18th century, when it became an important trade centre for sugar, spices, and slaves between Africa, Britain, the Americas, and the West Indies.
Its music
Liverpool's most famous musicians are the Beatles, in the 1960s this British rock group was popular all over the world. They had 30 top ten hits. They were all born in Liverpool and started the group there in 1959. They first played at a night club called the Cavern and then travelled the world. One of them, Paul McCartney, is now the richest musician in the world. Many tourists visit Liverpool to see the homes of the Beatles.
Ответьте на вопросы о своём городе:
1. How many people live there?
2. What is the name of its river?
3. Why is it a tourist centre?
4. What are some important dates in its history?
5. What is world famous about the city?
6. Which of these things can you do in the city you have read about?
• go by ship to Ireland
• see Sigmund Freud's house
• see a famous carnival
• walk round the French Quarter
• listen to a famous orchestra
• visit the homes of a famous rock group
Где находятся эти города? Что вы о них знаете? Напишите NO, V, или L.
1. Its music, theatre, museums, and parks make it a popular tourist centre.
2. It stands on the banks of the Mississippi River.
3. It stands on the banks of the River Danube.
4. It is an important port for travel to Ireland.
5. In 1762, Louis XV gave it to his cousin Carlos of Spain.
6. Its university, founded in 1365, is one of the oldest in Europe.
7. It became an important trade centre for sugar, spices, and slaves.,
8. Many Irish immigrants live there.
Диалог 1
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A. Excuse me!
B. Yes?
A. How do I get to the nearest underground station?
B. Cross the street and walk straight as far as the bridge. Cross the bridge and turn to the right.
A. Is it far from here?
В. No, not so far.
A. Thank you.
B. You are welcome.
Диалог 2
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A. Excuse me!
B. Yes?
A. Can you tell me the way to the nearest post- office?
B. Well, let me see... Take trolley-bus number two and get off at the second stop. Turn to the left and walk straight on. At the end of the block you will see the post-office on your right.
A. Oh, then, I think, it is near the cinema, isn't it?
B. That's right. The cinema is just across the street from the post-office.
A. Thank you very much.
B. No thanks at all.
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