Answer the questions

1. Who are the most famous Liverpool inhabitants?

2. What else is Liverpool famous for?

3. What is interesting about Church of England and Roman Catholic in Liverpool?

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LAS VEGAS

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Las Vegas has been the capital of world gambling since its legalization in 1931. It is a colorful city, full of casinos, waiting for millionaires as well as the average tourist wishing to get rich. Due to its abundance of restaurants and hotels, Las Vegas is quite cheap: you can find a place to stay for only a few dollars and have a delicious dinner for even less.

Get married in Las Vegas!

Another aspect Las Vegas is famous for is weddings. It is a great place for those who want to get married very quickly and without all the unnecessary formalities. Weddings take place there every minute and the whole city is full of chapels, allowing you to choose the one that suits you best. You can even choose a drive-thru chapel, where you can get married without leaving the comfort of your car.

WORDLIST

abundance – изобилие

casino – казино

formality – формальность

gambling – азартная игра, игорный бизнес

millionaire – миллионер

tasteless – безвкусный

unnecessary – ненужный

drive-thru – В американском варианте английское слово through часто сокращается до -thru. Drive-thru – часто употребляется со словом ресторан -restaurant и обозначает место, где можно заказать еду, не выходя из автомобиля.

Answer the questions.

1. Is Las Vegas cheap or expensive city?

2. What is interesting about weddings in Las Vegas?

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OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE

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Oxford and Cambridge are not only among the oldest cities in Great Britain, but are also home to the oldest and most prominent universities both in the United Kingdom and the world. The first written record of Oxford appeared in “The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle” in 912 and by the 11^th century it was a well-fortified city.

Cambridge developed more slowly, but when William the Conqueror built a castle there in 1068, it marked an important step in the town’s development. Today, the remains of medieval buildings, city walls, and castles, only add to the special atmosphere in both cities.