Word combinations. Be situated быть расположенным, находиться

be situated быть расположенным, находиться

in fact фактически, в действительности

financial and business centre финансовый и деловой центр

picture gallery картинная галерея

the working class рабочий класс, трудящиеся

housing conditions жилищные условия

modern conveniences удобства (газ, водопровод, телефон, центральное отопление и т. п.)

EXERCISES

COMPREHENSION

Ex 1. Answer the following questions:

1. Where is Great Britain situated? What is the country's full name? 2. What is the capital of Great Britain? How big is London? What is its population? Where is London situated? How many bridges are there across the Thames? 3. What is the oldest part of London? How important is the City in the life of the country? What is it like during the day? Why is it quiet and empty at night? 4. What other parts of London are there? 5. What is the West End famous for? 6. Where are the Government offices situated? What is in Downing Street? 7. Why is the City the "money" of London and the West End the "goods" of London? 8. What district is the East End? Why is it the "hands" of London? What are the housing conditions in that part of London? What are the houses of the working people like? 9. Why is London the city of contrasts?

Ex 2. Look through the text and notes once again, and explain:

1. the difference between:

(a) the British Isles, Great Britain, Britain, the United Kingdom, and England.

(b) London and Greater London.

2. what each of the following stands for:

(a) the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, London's square mile of money.

(b) the "money", the "goods", the "hands", the "lungs" of London.

3. the literal and figurative meanings of:

the City, Westminster, Whitehall, Downing Street.

Ex 3. Find in the text the English for:

полное наименование; административные здания; финансовый и деловой центр; правительственные учреждения; рабочий Лондон; район доков и фабрик; изобиловать контрастами