London draws people from all over the world. Some come on business, some come to study, to work or on holiday. London is naturally a very English city and it is very cosmopolitan, containing goods, food and entertainment, as well as people, from many countries of the world.
London spreads its influence over much of the southern areas of England; it gives work to millions of people who live not only in the inner city areas but in surrounding districts.
There is much in London which fascinates visitors and inspires the affection of Londoners: the splendor of the royal palaces and the Houses of Parliament, the dignity of St. Paul's Cathedral and many monuments and beautiful parks.
London shows examples of buildings that express all the different areas of its history.
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Sovereign. The daily ceremony of the Changing of the Guards takes place in its courtyard. The palace was built in 1703 by the Duke of Buckingham.
Piccadilly Circus has become an important meeting point - for as well as sightseers. At its heart is a bronze fountain topped by a figure of a winded archer, known as Eros, the pagan god of love.
This area is now famous for its theatres, clubs and shops.
Whitehall is a street in central London running from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament and containing many important buildings and government offices, such as the Treasury, Admiralty and others. In the centre of the roadway stands the Cenotaph, the memorial to the fallen of both world wars. The Prime Minister's residence at No. 10 Downing Street is directly connected to Whitehall.
London is always full of life. The streets are crowded with traffic. High 'double-decker' buses rise above the smaller cars and vans.
The city of London today is the financial powerhouse of the country and one of the chief commercial centers of the western world.
The city has its own Lord Major, its own Government and its own police force. Here the medieval buildings stand side by side with modern glass high-rise offices.
The parks of London provide a welcome contrast to the great built-up areas. St.James's Park, Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens are linked together. They form 313 hectares of open parkland in the heart of London.
<span>5. Поставьте подходящее слово из скобок.
1. There is too … (much) salt in the soup.
2. There are … (a few) sky-scrapers in our city.
3. I’ve got … (a few) albums of this singer.
4. My job allows me to travel … (much).
5. We’ve got … (little) free time.
6. I have never seen so … (many) stars in the sky.
7. Anna spent … (a few) days in Rome.
8. I’d like just … (a little) tea.
9. There was very … (little) rain last autumn.
10. Very … (few) Russian tourists are staying at our hotel.
Exercise 1. Write in a, an, some or any.
1. Is there __</span>any___ milk in the crystal glass? — No, there isn't _any<span>_ milk in the crystal glass There's _some_ juice in the crystal glass.
2. — Are there_</span>any__ sausages on the round plate? -There aren't _any<span>_ sausages on the round plate. There are _some__ sandwiches on the round plate.
3. -Is there_a_ glass on the wooden table? — No, there isn't _a_ glass on the wooden table. There's __a__ cup on the wooden table.
4. Exercise 3. Complete the sentences with some/any/no.
There is __some___ tea in the crystal glass, but it is very hot.
There is __no___ fresh milk in the fridge. I can't make porridge.
Are there __</span>any<span>___ tasty apples in the bag?
There isn't _</span>any<span>__ jam on the round plate.
There are __some__ bananas on the wooden table. They are yellow.
There is __some__ butter on the plate.
There is __some__ cheese on the table, but there’re __no_ cheese sandwiches. There isn't __</span>any<span>__ sausage on the table.
There are ___some__ potatoes in the bag.
There aren't __</span>any__ bananas on the table, but there are _some__ cucumbers there.
2. Did your mum make a chocolate cake yesterday?
3. Dad doesn't work on Sundays.
4. He didn't come to the party last Saturday.
5. My cousins don't visit us every weekend.
6. Did Julia wear jeans to school yesterday?
7. The children always do their homework in their rooms.
8. I sent Claire an e-mail yesterday afternoon.
