Wordlist

outstanding – выдающийся

starting point – отправная точка

conquest – завоевание

to erect – (зд.) возводить

invader – захватчик, завоеватель

skyscraper – небоскреб

Answer the questions.

1. What is the central square in Moscow?

2. Where is the Cathedral of St Basil the Blessed situated?

3. Can you name some famous Moscow theatres?

4. What is Spassky Tower famous for?

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WASHINGTON

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It is interesting to note that Washington, the capital of the USA consists of three parts: the District of Columbia, a part of the state of Maryland and a part of the state of Virginia. Besides do not mix up the capital of Washington and the state of Washington which is located in the north-west of the country.

WORDLIST

to note – замечать

to mix up – путать

Answer the questions.

1. Can you name the parts the capital of the USA consists of?

2. Where is the state of Washington located?

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LONDON

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London is the biggest city in Britain. More than seven million people live and work there. London is also one of the most important cities in the world being a center for business, culture and tourism. London often gives the impression of being more comfortable with its past than with its present.

From the world famous St Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London to the traditional and well-loved double-decker buses English capital offers visitors a journey through centuries of history.

History of London

The Romans came to England in AD 43. They built a town on the River Thames. The name of the town was Londinium. The Romans chose a good place for the town, because it was easy to cross the river there. Soon they built a bridge over the river. Londinium got bigger and bigger. Ships came to the town from all over Europe. The Romans built roads from Londinium to other parts of Britain. So it was the beginning of London, one of the greatest cities in the world.