Задание 1.

Visiting the UK

England is a great destination to visit or explore, and whether you’re a resident or tourist the country retains a boundless capacity to surprise, charm and excite. England has always had a history and heritage to be proud of, and a glorious regional diversity. Accommodation and food, the two essentials on any trip, were once a lottery in the UK. Now you can stay in boutique B&Bs, designer hotels and cheap campsites with an expanding choice of real English cuisine.

The largest capital in the European Union, stretching for more than thirty miles from east to west, and with a population of just under eight million, a cosmopolitan city since at least the seventeenth century, today’s London is truly multicultural, with over a third of its permanent population originating from overseas: from the Caribbean, the Indian subcontinent, the Mediterranean, the Far East and Eastern Europe.

The capital’s great historical landmarks — Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London with its Beefeaters, Crown Jewels and ravens, draw millions of tourists every year. Since the turn of the millennium, all of London’s world-class museums, galleries and institutions have been reinvented, from the Royal Opera House to the British Museum and the area of King’s Cross, home to the British Library and the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras, now being at the centre of a massive redevelopment project.

Англия — чудесное место для посещения или исследования, и независимо от того, являетесь ли вы жителем этой страны или туристом, она сохраняет безграничные возможности удивлять, очаровывать и волновать. У Англии всегда была история и наследие, которыми можно гордиться, а также великолепное разнообразие. Проживание и еда — два основных элемента любой поездки — когда-то в Великобритании были роскошью. Теперь вы можете остановиться в бутик-отелях типа «постель и завтрак», дизайнерских отелях и дешевых кемпингах с постоянно расширяющимся выбором настоящей английской кухни.

Крупнейшая столица Европейского Союза, протянувшаяся более чем на тридцать миль с востока на запад, с населением чуть менее восьми миллионов человек, космополитический город, по крайней мере, с семнадцатого века, сегодняшний Лондон поистине многокультурен, с более чем третью населения. Население составляю иностранцы: из Карибского бассейна, Индийского субконтинента, Средиземноморья, Дальнего Востока и Восточной Европы.

Великие исторические достопримечательности столицы — Биг-Бен, Вестминстерское аббатство, Букингемский дворец, собор Святого Павла и лондонский Тауэр с его бифитерами, драгоценностями короны и воронами ежегодно привлекают миллионы туристов. На рубеже тысячелетий все лондонские музеи, галереи и учреждения мирового класса были заново построены: от Королевского оперного театра до Британского музея и площади Кингс-Кросс, где расположены Британская библиотека и терминал Eurostar на Сент-Панкрас, в настоящее время являясь центром масштабного проекта реконструкции.

With Tate Modern and the London Eye, the city boasts the world’s largest modern art museum and Europe’s largest Ferris wheel. And thanks to the 2012 Olympics, even the East End and Docklands, traditionally inhabited by working-class, were reconstructed. The former warehouses have been converted into apartments. Canary Wharf became a major business district in east London- along with the City of London — and contains many of Europe’s tallest buildings.

A good place to start exploring the city is Trafalgar Square, home to Nelson’s Column and the National Gallery. In Whitehall and Westminster you will fmd some of London’s most famous landmarks: Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. The grand streets and squares of the centre contain some of the city’s busiest tourist zones with theatres, cinemas, shops, cafés and restaurants: Piccadilly, Bond Street, Regent Street and Oxford Street.

You could spend days just shopping in London, mixing with the upper classes in Harrods, or spend a day at markets of Portobello Road, Brick Lane and Camden. The city’s pubs, music, clubbing are now major attractions too. There is a growing network of markets where farmers and producers sell direct — not just fruit and vegetables but local cheeses, breads, pies, ales and more.

Задание 2.

I. Why is England worth visiting? England is worth visiting because of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London with its Beefeaters, Crown Jewels and ravens.

2. What are the two essentials on any trip? Accommodation and food are the two essentials on any trip.

3. Why is London called a cosmopolitan city? London is called a cosmopolitan city because there are people from the Caribbean, the Indian subcontinent, the Mediterranean, the Far East and Eastern Europe.

4. What are the famous historical landmarks in London? The most famous historical landmarks in London are Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London with its Beefeaters, Crown Jewels and ravens.

5. What places in London have been reconstructed and why? And thanks to the 2012 Olympics, even the East End and Docklands, traditionally inhabited by working-class, were reconstructed.

Задание 3.

I . Nowadays London has two business districts — the City and Canary Wharf. True.

2. The City of London is situated a couple of miles from Westminster. Not information.

3. East End and Docklands have been traditionally inhabited by the rich. False.

4. Everyone can enjoy local cheeses, breads, pies, delights, and ales bought direct from the farmers and producers at the street market. True.

5. The area of the City of London was settled since Roman times. True.

Задание 4.

кухня, безграничные возможности, главный деловой район города, хвастаться (гордиться), королевские регалии н драгоценности, многонациональный город, воссоздать заново.

cuisine, a boundless capacity, a major business district of the city, to be proud of, Crown Jewels, cosmopolitan city, reinvent.

Задание 5.

1. campsite 1) a place where people can put up a tent

2. heritage a) the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation

4. accommodation b) a place where travelers can sleep and find other services

3. essentials e) something that is basic or necessary

6. landmark d) an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize

5. destination c) a place to which a person is going or something is being sent

Задание 6.

established, trained, departments, awarded, degree

1. I trained as a teacher at the University.

2. Studying for a degree may be different from school experience.

3. The University of London was established in 1836.

4. The College was divided into 15 departments.

5. The University awarded its first degrees in 1838.

Задание 7.

1. My brother learnt/taught me how to paint.

2. Ann was educated/revised at home by her parents.

3. Mary tried her best to pass/fail the exam.

4. A graduate with a degree in design is called a bachelor of science/ arts.

5. Tom visited/attended evening classes in Maths.

Задание 8.

1. My colleagues will be pleased to meet you to discuss the courses which interest you. Future Simple Passive. Present Simple Active.

2. Students are offered a chance to participate in various sporting activities. Present Simple Passive.

3. A new course in mathematics will have been developed by June. Future Perfect Passive.

4. The 800-th anniversary of Cambridge University was marked with a variety of events throughout the year. Past Simple Passive.

5. Two Open Days have been arranged this year to help you make your choice. Present Perfect Passive. Present Simple Active.

1. Мои коллеги будут рады встретиться с вами, чтобы обсудить интересующие вас курсы.

2. Студентам предоставляется возможность участвовать в различных спортивных мероприятиях.

3. К июню будет разработан новый курс по математике.

4. 800-летие Кембриджского университета в течение года было ознаменовано множеством мероприятий.

5. В этом году были организованы два дня открытых дверей, чтобы помочь вам определиться с выбором.

Задание 9.

1. The level of fees for all courses is fixed annually.

2. Your application is being considered now.

3. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview next week.

4. In 2006, the course was designed for those wanting a career in management.

5. A number of new courses has been offered by the University since 2015.

Задание 10.

1. He was sitting in the library reading a book. Часть сказуемого. Обстоятельство.

2. Goldsmiths College is an established university specializing in the study of creative, cultural and social processes. Определение. Определение.

3. Mature students are entering higher education in greater numbers. Часть сказуемого.

4. If required free legal advice is provided by the Students’ Union. Часть сказуемого.

5. The library has built a collection of books related to various fields of study. Часть сказуемого. Определение.

1. Он сидел в библиотеке читая книгу.

2. Goldsmiths College — это признанный университет, специализирующийся на изучении творческих, культурных и социальных процессов.

3. Взрослые студенты все чаще поступают в высшие учебные заведения.

4. При необходимости студенческий союз предоставляет бесплатные юридические консультации.

5. В библиотеке собрана коллекция книг по различным направлениям обучения.

Задание 11.

1. We can normally guarantee to accommodate all new students in a hall of residence.

2. Choosing a career may be a complex task.

3. Applicants should have relevant professional experience.

4. The projects are to be submitted by May 31.

5. You have to learn a lot of dates when you study history.

1. Обычно мы можем гарантировать размещение всех новых студентов в общежитии.

2. Выбор карьеры может оказаться сложной задачей.

3. Кандидаты должны иметь соответствующий профессиональный опыт.

4. Подача проектов — до 31 мая.

5. Изучая историю, вы должны выучить много дат.