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St. Mary-le-Bow

Ben Johnson King Street

Charles Dickens Guildhall Alfred Tennyson Bloomsbury Thomas Hardy Post Office Tower Ridyard Kipling British Museum Thomas Eliot Tower Bridge Hyde park London Bridge Regents Park Waterloo Bridge

St. James Park Westminster Bridge Cerpentine Cardinal Wharf

2)Find in the text the sentence where this proper names are used.

SPOTLIGHT ON LONDON

Nobody really knows London, least of all those who have lived and worked in it all their lives. What may be termed «Visitors London» extends from Kensington in the west to the Tower of London in the east; from Chelsea in the south to Hampstead in the north.

London is famous for ancient and historic buildings but it by no means dwells solely in the past. You can lunch or dine in a revolving restaurant on top of the highest building in Britain and more than 500 feet above the pavement ; in the city you can look down on the floor of the Stock Exchange and see part of London's vest financial system at work. Some of the world's great treasures pass through London salesrooms. London has the world's longest underground railway rout. Piccadilly, Regent Street and Oxford Street are shopping centers. You can take your pick of 20 or more theatres, or two opera houses an succession of concerts by world famous artists - and all within e mile or so of Trafalgar Square. And at the end of the day you can wander into a lovely park where the hum of traffic is muted and boat or bathe just relax. All these things are incidental to what may called the "basic sights" - the museums, picture galleries, churches and so on.

A starting point for tours of London is Trafalgar Square. It was built early in the last century to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar and Lord Nelson's famous victory in 1805; his statue crowns the place rising from the centre of the square, which is e very popular place for meetings and demonstrations; at other times the pigeons and the fountains provide the entertainment. Just behind Trafalgar square is the National Gallery containing pictures of almost every famous English man or woman - writers, statesmen, soldiers, inventors, artists. It houses a fine collection of works from the British, French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish schools. Behind

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X. Can I see your driving license?

Read the dialogue and choose the correct answers.

Mr. Grim: Good afternoon, miss.

Miss Stubbs: Good afternoon, officer. Anything? Mr. Grim: Can I see your driving license?

Miss Stubbs: Certainly.

Mr. Grim: Very good, miss. Is this your car?

Miss Stubbs: No, I'm hiring it. I'm on holiday – I live in Spain. Mr. Grim: Spain, eh? Can I see your driving license?

Miss Stubbs: You've already seen it.

Mr. Grim: Oh yes. Well , you can't park here, you know. Regulations. Miss Stubbs: But I wasn't parking here. You stopped me.

Mr. Grim: Yes, that's right . You were driving without lights. Miss Stubbs: But it's two o'clock in the afternoon.

Mr. Grim: Yes, well, be more careful in future. That's all right, miss.

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XI This is a sign you may see when you leave the Kennedy Airport In flew York. See if you can understand it.

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XY. Give the corresponding British or American word or Phrase. Answer the question What is the English (American) variant of ...?

BRITISH AMERICAN tram streetcar

Petrol gasoline lift elevator

single ticket one-way ticket taxi cab

car park parking lot

to hire a car to rent n car number plate license plate queue stand in line railway railroad pavement sidewalk underground subway

let me give you a lift let me give you a ride

XVI. In England traffic moves at the left side and what about your country?

Additional text

1)Practice the pronunciation of this proper names: Kensington Parliament Square

Chelsea Horse Guards Hamstead Downing Street Piccadilly Cenotaph Regent Street Scotland Oxford Street Metropolitan

Lord Nelson Criminal Investigation Department Whitehall Westminster Palace zoological Gardens

Houses of Parliament Piccadilly circus Big Ben Harrods

Benjamin Hall Albert Hall Lord mayor

Buckingham Palace Mansion house Fleet Street

Westminster Abbey Paul's Cathedral Adward the Confessor Cristopher Wren Whispering Gallery

William Conqueror Cheapside

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3) Do you usually get about London by the … (Underground, by bus, by the double -decker, by the tube, by car)

-No, I usually go by bus.

-(no I usually walk)

VI. Practice asking and giving directions based on the information given in the mop.

A)

1)You are at the Royal Hotel. You want to go to the nearrest beak.

2)You are at the Railway Station. You want to go to the main squarc.

3)You are at the Bank. You want to go to the National Museum

4)You arc in the park. You want to go to the National Theatre.

5)You are at the National Theatre. You want to go to the Railway

6)Station.

B) Imagine yourself in other place. Ask your friends for direction.

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TAXI RATES

-Within New York limits Metered rate plus toll Flat rate determined

by driver and

-All other areas passenger before

departure

- For assistance See taxi dispatcher on duty from 10.15 to 2.15

a.m.

If problems occur contact Terminal Guards or call Port Authority Police at 656-4368

Questions:

1.Does a taxi passenger have to pay the same amount for a trip outside New York city as inside?

2.Who do you call if you have a problem with your taxi driver? 3. When can ypu get the taxi dispatcher to help you?

XII. Study the information below and answer the questions.

Save time and money with BUS Pass. Even a simple return journey can be cheaper if have a Bus Pass. They are available in daily, weekly or monthly versions (although for weeklies and monthlies you'll need a Photocard). And if you need to travel on the Underground as well, buy a travel card instead.

The following local plases sell Bus Passes and Travelcards in your area. Pop in and ask for the free leaflet which gives full details and choose which ticket best suits you.

BOSTON MANOR

Boston manor Underground Station EALING

Ealling Broadway Underground Station

Ealling Common Underground Station 44 The Mall - CV Newsagents

32 New Broadway Hews

72 Pitshanger Lane - Sub Post Office

Questions:

1. What is cheaper - to buy a return ticket or a Bus Pass? 2 Do you need a photo on a daily Bus Pass?

3.When will you buy a Travel card?

4.In that types of pinee8 are Bus Passes end Travel cards available?

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XIII. Look at two types of travel cards and find the information.

1.For how long can you travel using this travel card? 2.How much does it cost?

3. Can you travel using it at 7 a. m.

XIV. In which situation would you say the following?

1.I was wondering if you could tell me the way to the station

2.Excuse me , do you happen to know where the nearest hotel is?

3.Is there a petrol station near here?

4.How much is One Day Travel card, please?

5.This may sound a stupid question, but I'd like to know if can walk

there.

6.Could you tell me where to get off?

7.How do I get it the bank?

ILLUSTRATIVE DIALOGUES

Read the dialogues and try to do your own

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Excuse me, can you tell me where Prater street is, please?

- Take the second on the left and then ask again.

Is it far?

No, it's only about five minutes walk.

Thank you.

That's OK.

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Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the Post Office?

Turn round and go straight on, then turn left at the traffic-lights.

Will it take me long to get there?

No, it's no distance at all.

Many Thanks.

Not at all.

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4)

..Where do I get off to reach Liverpool Street Station?You must get off at the next stop.

Trafalgar Square, St.Pauls Cathedral, The National Gallery, Buckingham Palace , Westminster Abbey, St, Jones Park.

Complete the missing remarks.

Phillip: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the British Museum please?

Passer-by: Yes , certainly. Go straight along this road as far as the traffic lights, then turn left.

Philip: …………………………………………………….

Passer-by: Oh, yes. You can get n bus or go by underground if you

like.

Philip: ……………………………………………………

Passer-by : The bus stops over there by the Bank end you'll see the underground station a little way along the left-hand side of the street.

Philip : …………………............

Passer-by: …………………….

B)

Philip: Does this bus go to Westminster Abbey, please? Conductor: No, there isn't bus from here to Westminster. Philip: ,,,..............................................

Conductor : You'll have to change at Oxford Circus. Philip: …………………………………………………..

Conductor: Full up inside. Standing only, come along, fares please. Philip:

Conductor: It'll take about 15 minutes or so to set to Oxford Circus this time of the day.

Philip: ……………………………….

Conductor: Don't worry. I'll call it out. Phillip: ........................................................

Practice micro dialogues:

1)Are you enjoying your stay in …? (London, Liverpool, Manchester,

Stratford-on-Avon)

- Yes, I am on the whole, but there are some things that I don’t like. 2)What don’t you like?

Well I don’t like … (the weather, London traffic, travelling by tube,

English meals)

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SUSAN BENNET IS TAKING A TAXI TO VICTORIA STATION.

Susan: Taxi! Taxi! (The taxi pulls up.) Driver: Where to, madam?

Susan: Victoria Station, please.

Driver: Right

Susan : I've got to catch the 11.30 train. Do you think we can make it? Driver: We'll be all right if there are no hold ups.

Susan: Yes, but I've still got to buy my ticket.

Driver: Don't worry. I'm taking a rout without much traffic Susan: Thank you.

(11.20, Victoria Station.)

Driver: Hero you are, Victoria Station. And you've got ten minutes to catch your train.

Susan: Oh, good. How much is it?

Driver: It's on the meter € 6.30, please.

Susan: Here € 7. You can keep the change. Thank you very much.

Driver: Thank you.

The Tasks for the Dialogues:

Practice the dialogues in pairs:

1)

-Excuse me ... Can you tell me the shortest way to railway station?

-Go along this street and take the first (second) turning on your left the entre, the nearest bus station, the hotel, underground station, market, supermarket, museum et.

2)

-Does this bus (tram) go to the Central Stadium?

-I'm afraid not. You should take the number 8 bus.

Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, The Tower, Hyde Park, The Opera,

The National Gallery

3)

-Am I right for the Consul Hotel ?

-Yes

-Is it far from here?

-Oh no. It's just round the corner.

Modern Art Museum, Tourist Information Office, Car Rental, London Zoo, Regents Park, Museum of Childhood, Natural History Museum, Tower Bridge.

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3

Excuse me but I'm trying to find Pembroke Street

Take the third turning on the right end co straight ON.

Should I take a bus?

- No, you can walk it in under five minutes.

Thank you very much indeed.

That s quite all right.

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Excuse me, sir. Am i right to The Natural History Museum?

Take number 5 bus and go as far as a traffic lights.

Will that be the very centre of London?

Yes, of course. That s the very centre of London.

Thanks very much,

- It's a pleasure

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Excuse me, sir.

Yes, what is it?

Which Is the quickest way to the sea?

Go straight on, take the street on your right and go as far as

the sea.

Thank you ever so mach.

-It's all right, sir.

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-Excuse me … I want to get The Museum of Childhood . At what stop

do I get off?

The Museum of Childhood? Just a minute. Go farther. Pour stops

more.

Or.. • wait a moment. You may get off at the next stop and take another

route bus. It'll be probably quicker.

Ch, thank you. I'll go by this bus, just not to change.

Yes, it surely is more convenient.

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Does this bus go to the market?

No, you'll have to get off at the bank and take a 12.

Can you tell me where to get off?

-It’s the next stop but one.

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-I this the right bus for Hyde Park?

you should have caught a 9. Jump out at the Church and get on there .

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- Could you tell me when we get there? -It's two stops after this one.

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Excuse me. Would you tell mo where I can buy postcards with a

view

of this city,

Firs* right, second left. You can miss a small bookshop with a stand

of postcards in front of it.

Is it too far to walk?

No, it s only half a Kilometer.

Thank you very much.

It s a pleasure.

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MRS.. BENNETT IS TALKING TO PHILIP. JUDY'S COLLEGE FRIEND, ABOUT LONDON TRANSPORT

Mrs. Bennett : Are you enjoying your. Stay in London?

Philip: Yes, I am, on the whole, although there are some things that I don't quite like.

Mrs. Bennett : What don't you like?

Philip: Well, I don't like the weather, or the London traffic, and I don't like traveling by the tube.

Mrs. Bennett : You are not the only one. I don't like it either, especially in the rush-hour, though I don't have to travel to work every day.

Philip: Do you usually get about London by the Underground?

Mrs. Bennett: No , I usually go by bus. Sometimes I walk, if I air energetic enough. And what about you? How do you usually get to the college

Philip: I usually go by bus, if I don't have to wait too long. Sometimes I go by the tube, which I don't like at all.

Mrs. Bennett: How long does it take you to get to the college?

Philip: About twenty minutes by bus and about twenty-five minutes by the Underground.

Mrs. Bennett: That's not bad, I should say. Tome students have to spend more than an hour traveling to the college.

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PHILIP IS GO1HG TO PAYING STREET BY THE UNDERGROUND.

Philip: Excuse me, please, can you tell me how to get to Bond Street?

Stranger: That's easy. You want the Victoria to Oxford Circus and then change on to the Central.

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Philip: Where do I go now?

Stranger: Take the escalator on your left and follow the signs. Philip: Thanks a lot.

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JANE BENNET IS PAYING THE FARE IN THE BUS

Conductor: Pull up inside, throe seats on top. Fares, please. Jane : W all Street, please

Conductors: I'm , sorry, miss. I can't change a pound note. Have you got any small change?

Jane: I've got none, I'm afraid. (Addressing one of the passengers. )

Can you change thin pound note, madam? Passenger: I'm sorry to say, I canft. Conductor: Have you any small change, sir?

Passenger: I must have some. Just a minut. Oh1 yes. Here you are. Conductor: Thanks very much indeed.

(Addressing Jane).

Here is your ticket and the change.

Jane: Will you put me down at wall Street. I'm afraid I'll miss my stop. Conductor: Yes, certainly.

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PHILIP IS GOING TO THE STATION BY BUS; Philip: 18 this the right bus for the station?

Stranger: Ho, you are going the wrong way. This bus is going in the opposite direction. You'll have to get off at the park and take a 15.

Philip: Can you tell me where to get off?

Stranger: It's the next stop but one. You can walk from there.

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PETER BENNETT IS ASKING THE WAY TO THE STATION IN THE STREET.

Peter: Excuse roe, please. Could you tell me the way to the station? Passer-by: Yes , certainly. If you go along here as far as the traffic

lights then turn right, that will brine you into Market Street. Well, the station is the first turning en the left in Market Street.

Peter: I see. Straight on here as far as the traffic lights... turn right ...

and then the first turning on the left in Market Street. Passer-by: Yes, that's right.

Peter: Is it too far to walk? Passer-by: No, It! s no distance at all.

Peter: Many thanks. Well, you've been most helpful Passer-by: It's pleasure.

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