Later history

In 543 AD St. Kentigern (святой Кентигерн) settled in Glasgow, escaping from other monastic brothers, who were jealous (ревностно относились) of his miracles. He established a Christian church in Glasgow which marked the beginning of Glasgow as a city. For many years it was mainly an ecclesiastical city, but in the 12^th century it received full city rights, which attracted traders and brought importance to the city.

WORDLIST

to attract – привлекать

community – община, группа населения

to derive – происходить

druid – друид, жрец

ecclesiastical – церковный, духовный

escape – скрываться, убегать

miracle – чудо

monastic – монашеский

spot – место, местность

to stretch – растягиваться, продолжаться

tribal – племенной

tribalism – племенной строй

tribesman – соплеменник

Answer the questions.

1. Where is Glasgow?

2. Who were the people who lived there in the first century AD?

3. When did Glasgow become a city?

Sum up what the text says about the city.

CANBERRA

Read and translate the text. Say which facts given in the text were known to you.

Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is located in the southeast, on the Molonglo River. It was chose as the capital in 1909 and since that time it has developed enormously. Canberra is both the seat of Australian government and a beautiful city well worth seeing.

What can you see there?

Canberra is divided by Lake Burley Griffin – an artificial lake with two large bridges. The main point in the city is Capital Hall, from which all the main avenues go and around which are the main official buildings. The interesting places are Yarralumla House – the residence of the governor-general, the Australian National University, and the National Library.

One of the most characteristic points is the Australian American Memorial, built to express the gratitude of Australian people to the American people for their help during World War II.

WORDLIST

enormously – чрезвычайно

Lake Burley Griffin – озеро Берли Гриффин

point – пункт

artificial – искусственный

avenue – улица, аллея

Yarralumla House – дом Ярралумла

governor-general – генерал-губернатор

gratitude – благодарность

seat – местонахождение

Answer the questions.

1. Where is Canberra?

2. When did it become the capital?

3. What is Capital Hall?

4. Why was the Australian American Memorial built?

Sum up what the text says about the city.

PART 2. CITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD

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