We can catch a bus at Tottenham Court Road. And at the top of the Tower?

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We can't catch a bus there.

We can't fly to Buckingham Palace. And to Geneva?

We can fly there.

We can't buy whisky in the lift. And in the restaurant?

We can buy whisky there.

1 We can eat at the restaurant. And at the souvenir shop?

2 We can't buy postcards in the hotel. And in the newsagent's?

3 We can't walk to Scotland. And to Regent Street?

4 We can buy sandwiches at the snack-bar. And at Buckingham Palace?

5 We can work in the office. And in the shower?

6 We can't live in a bus. And in a hotel?

7 We can buy a book in a newsagent's. And in a bus?

Exercise 2

Examples

We're going to Buckingham Palace. Catch a bus!

Can we catch a bus?

We're going to lunch. Go now!

Can we go now?

1 We're going to Geneva. Catch that plane!

2 We're going to the Post Office Tower. Go to the top!

3 We're going to a concert Have dinner first!

4 We're going to a restaurant for dinner. Book a table!

5 We're going to the shops. Buy some souvenirs!

6 We're going to the airport. Take a taxi!

7 We're going to the National Gallery. Go tomorrow!

8 We're going to the top. Take a lift!

Exercise 3

Examples

What are you doing before lunch? work at; the airport

This morning I am working at the airport

Where are you going after lunch? go to; the National Gallery

This afternoon I am going to the National Gallery.

1 What are you doing after lunch? see; the Hunts

2 Where are you going after dinner? go to; a concert

3 What are you doing after breakfast? walk to; the office

4 What are you doing before lunch? walk round; Soho

5 Where are you going after lunch? go on; the river

6 What are you doing after breakfast? see; the Post Office Tower

7 What are you doing after dinner? meet; a friend

8 Where are you going before lunch? go to; Trafalgar Square

Exercise 4

Example

Peter... in London. live

Peter lives in London.

1 He... there, too. work

2 His parents don't... in London. live

3 They... in Scotland. live

4 They all... the Hunts very well. know

5 Sheila... a bus to work every day. catch

6 I... a bus in the morning. catch

7 In the evening I... to Charing Cross. walk

8 Then my friend... me. meet

9 He doesn't... buses. like

10 We... a taxi to my hotel. take

Exercise 5

Examples

My parents know the Hunts very well. I know... very well, too.

I know them very well, too.

They are showing Mary round the National Gallery. They are showing... round the Festival Hall, too.

They are showing her round the Festival Hall, too.

1 Peter is showing Sheila and me round Hampstead. He is showing... round Soho, too.

2 Do you know my friend and me? Yes, I know... very well.

3 There is a guide at the top. You can ask....

4 I am buying souvenirs. I am buying... in the souvenir shop.

5 Peter is taking Simon to the Tower of London. He is taking... on the river, too.

6 I am taking Mary to the airport. What about me? I am taking... there tomorrow.

7 John and I are going to Buckingham Palace. George is taking... there.

8 I like John. What about his wife? I like..., too.

9 Peter knows London very well. Sheila knows... very well, too.

Exercise 6

Example

I... Sheila round London today. show

1 am showing Sheila round London today.

1 We... to Regent Street this morning. walk

2 She... some clothes there. buy

3 Then she... to the National Gallery. go

4 This afternoon I... her at three o'clock. meet

5 We... on the river. go

6... you... with us? come

GREAT BRITAIN

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244,000 square kilometres.

The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast respectively. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. But in everyday speech "Great Britain" is used to mean the United Kingdom. The capital of the UK is London.

The British Isles are separated from the continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

Shakespeare called Britain a "precious stone set in the silver sea" because of its natural beauty. It has a varied countryside where you can find mountains, plains, valleys and sandy beaches. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain, but it is only 1343 metres high.

There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one.

The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. It is mild the whole year round.

The UK is one of the world's smaller countries. Its population is over 58 million. About 80% of the population live in cities.

The UK is a highly developed industrial country. It is known as one of the world's largest producers and exporters of machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment. One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding.

The UK is a constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of State is the Queen. In practice, the Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the elected government with the Prime Minister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

There are three main political parties in Great Britain: the Labour, the Conservative and the Liberal parties.

Names

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии

the British Isles Британские острова

Edinburgh Эдинбург

Cardiff Кардифф

Belfast Белфаст

the North Sea Северное море

the English Channel Английский канал (принятое в Великобритании название пролива Ла-Манш)

the Atlantic Ocean Атлантический океан

the Irish Sea Ирландское море

Shakespeare Шекспир