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The British Parliament. Driving through London

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THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT

There are four countries in the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Laws in Great Britain are made by Parliament. It consists of two chambers: the House of Commons1 and the House of Lords2. The House of Commons is more important as it governs the country. The members of the House of Commons are elected by secret ballot. They belong to different political parties. The main parties are the Conserva­ tive Party and the Labour Party. The Chief Executive is the Prime Min­ ister. He heads the Government but he is not the Head of State.

Great Britain is a monarchy and the Head of State is a monarch whose power is limited by Parliament. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the Party that has a majority in the House of Commons. Each new Prime Minister can make changes in the size of his cabinet, appoint new ministers and make other changes.

The Prime Minister takes policy decisions with the agreement of his ministers. He often holds Cabinet Meetings at his official residence, at No 10 Downing Street which is very near the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

The activity of the Cabinet is controlled by Parliament.

A VISIT TO THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT

John Wilson, a member of the British Parliament, invited Mr Borisov to make a tour round the Houses of Parliament. The visit promised to be very interesting and the invitation was accepted with pleasure.

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Wilson: I think we’ll start our tour with the House of Lords. You’ll be able to see the throne on which the Queen3 sits when she opens Parliament.

(In the House o fLords) Wilson: Here we are now.

Borisov: Oh, the place is really wonderful. Something you can never forget.

Wilson: Look at that woolsack4 over there. This is where the Lord Chancellor5 sits. For hundreds of years wool had been known as one of the most important exports of our country.

Borisov: But today, I suppose, he must sit on a piece of machinery. Although that won’t be so comfortable.

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DRIVING THROUGH LONDON

The Londoners are so proud of their city with its ancient buildings, monuments and architectural masterpieces that they take every chance to show visitors the sights of London.

After the visit to the Houses of Parliament Mr Wilson decided to drive Borisov through the centre of London.

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First they went to the City, the centre of London commercial life. They saw the old building of the Royal Exchange11. It is not used as

the Royal Exchange now because there is a new modem building which appeared in the City. Then they saw the Bank of England which is over 250 years old and the Mansion House12 — the official residence of the Lord Mayor13 during his one-year term of office14. In London the elec­ tions of the Lord Mayor take place every year and there is a great ceremony on that day. He drives through the crowded streets in his tra­ ditional clothes to receive the keys of the city.

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Borisov: I can see a wonderful building over there. What is it? Wilson: That’s St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of the finest pieces of archi­

tecture in Europe.

Borisov: Oh, it’s such a big cathedral! How long did it take to build it? Wilson: About 35 years. We are now in Fleet Street. There are of­

fices of most British national and local newspapers here. Borisov: Oh, there’s Trafalgar Square. I can recognize Nelson’s Col­

umn. I’ve seen many pictures of Trafalgar Square but I didn’t imagine it was so big.

Wilson: Yes, it’s really big. Meetings are often arranged here. And that is the National Gallery. You can see paintings by many world’s famous artists on display there. You must visit it some day. Besides there’s a good Portrait Gallery round the comer.

Borisov: I’ll visit the gallery as soon as I have a chance.

1the House of Commons ['komonz] — Палата Общин

2the House of Lords [b:dz] — Палата Лордов

3a queen [kwi:n] — королева

4 woolsack ['wu:lsaek] — набитая шерстью красная подушка, на которой сидит Лорд Канцлер в Палате Лордов. Обычай сохранился со времен короля Эдуарда III, когда шерсть была важнейшей статьей английско­ го экспорта.

5the Lord Chancellor ['tJa:nsob] — Лорд Канцлер

6the Strangers’ Gallery — Галерея для публики (в Палате Общин)

7 the Speaker — Спикер, представитель Палаты Общин в британском парламенте. По традиции не принадлежит ни к одной из партий. Руко­ водит заседаниями Палаты Общин.

8a switch [switj] — переключатель

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9 to put on the light — включить свет

10 to be in session — заседать

11 the Royal Exchange ['roiol iks'tfeind3] — Королевская фондовая биржа 12 the Mansion House ['macnfon] — Мэншн-хаус, официальная резиденция

мэра Лондона

13 Lord Mayor ['lord 'шеэ] — Лорд мэр

14 term of office — срок полномочий

N O T E T H E P R O N O U N C I A T I O N :

the United Kingdom [ju'naitid 'kigdam] Wales [weilz]

Northern Ireland ['пэ:дэп 'aiotend] Conservative [kon'soivotiv] Labour ['leibd]

monarchy ['monaki] a monarch ['тэпэк] a throne [Groun]

a ceremony ['serimoni] a column ['kolam]

a gallery ['gaelori]

Prime Minister ['praim 'ministo] Opposition [ppd'zijdn]

Ex. 7. Say w hat you remember about:

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1.The two Chambers of the British Parliament. The importance of the House of Commons.

2.The role of the Prime Minister in the political life of Great Britain.

3.Mr Borisov’s visit to the House of Lords.

4.Mr Borisov’s impressions of the House of Commons.

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1.The Londoners’ love of their city.

2.The oldest buildings of London Mr Borisov was shown.

3.The Lord Mayor of London and his elections.

4.The sights of London Mr Wilson and Borisov saw while they were driving through the centre:

a)St. Paul’s Cathedral,

b)Fleet Street,

c)Trafalgar Square,

d)the National Gallery.

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Ex. 8. Think and answer.

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I.Why does the tour of the British Parliament attract a lot of visitors?

VWhy does Borisov say that the Lord Chancellor must sit on a piece of machinery?

LWhy are the seats in the Strangers’ Galleries reserved for the use of the public?

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1.Why did Mr Wilson decide to drive Borisov through the centre of London?

2.Why did he show him the City of London first?

3.What facts show that the Londoners love traditions?

4.What places of interest didn’t Mr Wilson show to his guest?

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WORKING ON WORDS

to explain smth to smb

Ex. 9. a) Explain the meaning of different English words.

Example: - 1 don’t know what Ma double-decker" Is.

— I can explain that to you. It’s a red London bus with two decks.

•a self-service restaurant,

•a pub,

•cuisine,

•a query,

•a chain store,

•an all-prize lottery,

•a youth hostel,

•a “bed and breakfast” place,

•a shuttle bus,

•a curtain call,

•a departure lounge,

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•a multi-storey building,

•stationary,

•a booking office.

b)Ask your friend to ежр1аш to you:

1.why fairs and exhibitions are called “an eye-opening experience”;

2.why commercial centres are established at exhibitions;

3.what CIF terms mean;

4.why galleries for public in the British Parliament are called the Strangers’ Galleries;

5.why people prefer shopping in supermarkets;

6.why musicals are very popular;

7. what kind of document is a Notification of Readiness.

to be proud of smth

Ex. 10. Read the euample and answer the questions*

The people of London are proud of their ancient city*

Ex. 11* If you go to Great Britain w hy w ill (w on’t) you take a chance:

1.to speak English?

2.to watch some musical in English?

3.to go to Selfridges and make a purchase there?

4.to go to an English pub?

5.to go on a tour of the Houses of Parliament?

6.to go by the London Underground?

7.to travel to the East End of London?

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K.to buy some original books by English writers?

9.to try the traditional English cuisine?

10.to go to Hyde Park and relax there?

11.to watch the news programmes on TV?

12.to try to see the English Queen?

such a + noun

Ex. 12»Read the example:

Izmallovsky park Is such a quiet place*

What w ill you say about:

a) the book the film

the performance the actor / actress

b) the building the painting

the place of interest

c)the price for the goods you were offered;

d)the transaction you have just made;

e)the party you went to last weekend.

Ex. ЖЗ*Translate the sentences:

1.Выборы президента проводились тайным голосованием.

2.Г-н Браун был назначен президентом фирмы в этом году.

3.Решение было принято с согласия директора фирмы.

4.Россияне гордятся своей страной.

5.Если у вас будет возможность осмотреть достопримечательно­ сти Лондона, посмотрите здание Королевской биржи.

6.— Как мне доехать до банка? — Я могу подвезти Вас на машине.

7.Когда будут проводиться следующие выборы?

8.Архитектура Петербурга привлекает тысячи туристов как из на­ шей страны, так и из-за рубежа

9.Лучшие архитекторы строили этот собор.

10.В экспозиции Национальной Галереи вы увидите лучшие карти­ ны всемирно-известных художников.

11.Прошлым летом я провел отпуск в Феодосии. Это такое чудес­ ное место!

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KEY STRUCTURES AND SPECIAL POINTS

WORD-BUILDING

Ex. 14* a) Complete and translate.

colour n + ful = colourful adj

1.w onder-*...

2.peace -* ...

3.success -* ...

4.beauty - * ...

5.u se —*...

6.h elp -* ...

b)Complete the sentences.

1.Russian people stand for peace. Our ... policy is well known all over the world.

2.Can you give him some help? He says that your advice is always

3.— What a bright colour!

—Yes, the advertisement looks ..., doesn’t it?

4.— Have you seen his daughter? She is a real beauty.

—Yes, she is as ... as her mother.

5.You can make use of this dishwasher.

It can be very ... for a big family, like yours.

6.The product is a big success on the market. Its advertising on TV has been very ....

ARTICLES

Ex. IS. Supply articles where necessary.

1. A friend of mine studies ... architecture. He is interested in ...

French architecture of... 18th century.

2. ... architecture of Paris attracts millions of tourists from all over ...

world.

3. ... National Gallery is one o f ... best art galleries in Europe. ... gal­ lery is famous for its wonderful display of paintings by ... world’s famous artists.

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IThere is ... gallery near... National Gallery. It’s ... Portrait Gallery.

>St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most wonderful examples o f ...

architecture. It’s such ... splendid cathedral!

<». I don’t like to go shopping to Ashan. It is such ... crowded su­ permarket!

/.If I have ... chance to go to London I’d like to see ... Trafalgar Square. It’s one o f ... most famous places in ... city.

N. ... chair on which ... Speaker o f ... British Parliament sits has ...

switch. ... switch puts on ... light on ... Clock Tower.

... history of ... Houses of Parliament is very interesting. If you go on ... tour of ... place you will learn about ... historical events which took place there.

TENSE AND VOICE

Ex. lb. a) Supply the correct forms of the verbs.

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1.The power of the Queen of England (to limit) by Parliament.

2.— Who (to control) the power of the Prime Minister’s Cabinet?

— It (to control) by Parliament.

3.Lately the company (to send) us an invitation to take part in the ex­ hibition of electronic equipment which (to hold) in London.

4.It (to give) me a lot of pleasure to read an interesting book on the history of old Russian towns.

5.Mr Bell (to appoint) manager of the company lately.

6.Before I (to leave) London, I (to show) the most famous sights in the centre of the city.

7.Some seats in the Strangers’ Gallery just (to reserve) for the Rus­ sian business people. They (to be going) to visit the House of Commons tomorrow.

8.After the purpose of the meeting (to explain) to the participants they (to invite) to the conference hall.

9.A new collection of paintings of modem French artists (to exhibit) in the halls of the Museum this month.

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The Hermitage [ЪэгтиЫз] Museum (to be) one of the world’s greatest art galleries.

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The rich collection of the Hermitage (to attract) very many people since it (to open) to the public. 2 500 000 exhibits (to display) in the Museum’s halls and galleries. If somebody (to want) to look for a min­ ute at each exhibit it (to take) him 12 years to see all of them.

When the Director of the Hermitage (to ask) how the Museum (to get) such a big collection, he (to answer):

“The history of our Museum (to begin) in 1764 when 225 paintings (to purchase) in the West by Catherine the Great. The collection (to grow) in size from year to year since then. After the revolution a lot of splendid pieces of art (to come) to the Museum from private collections”.

b)Sum up the facts about:

1.the history of the museum;

2.the size and popularity of the museum at the present time.

PREPOSITIONS

Ex. 17. a) Supply prepositions where necessary.

THE PUSHKIN FINE ARTS MUSEUM

tures. Later the museum bought original masterpieces. Now the collec­

mitage but the Pushkin Museum houses many originals ... Italian, Spanish, Dutch and other famous artists.

The Russian people are especially proud ... the large collection of

... December traditional music concerts take place there. The con­

b)What can you say about:

1.the collection of sculptures at the Pushkin Museum;

2.the collection of paintings at the museum;

3.traditional music concerts at the museum.

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