British Museums

There are many museums in London. One of them is the Tate Gallery in Millmank, which presents modern masters of England and France. There are some fine examples of modern sculpture. Its collection of French Impressionists is marvellous. There is the Victoria and AlbertMuseum in Brompton Road. It has an outstanding collection of the applied arts of all countries and periods. The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square has one of the best picture collection in the world. It has the most valuable display of French paintings from the early of the Impressionists, and, of course, the finest English painting, with Gainsborough, Turner, Constable and others. It shows the progress of Italian painting from the medieval to the Renaissance, some outstanding pictures of the old Roman masters. It also has a great variety of Dutch and Flemish masters and an excellent choice of Spanish painters. There are great treasures dispersed in private collections all over the world. The Queen's collection is the most valuable among them.

Vocabulary:sculpture - скульптура
outstanding - выдающийся
display - выставка
medieval - средневековый

Questions: 1. Are there many museums in London?
2. Name British Museums you know?
3. What is the National Gallery famous for?
4. The Queen's collection is the most valuable, isn't it?
5. Tell about the Victoria and Albert Museum?

Граматичний матеріал: Повторення вивченого матеріалу. (Simple, Continuous Tenses).

 

Ex. 1. Complete the sentences using the following verbs:

cause(s) connect(s) drink(s) live(s) open(s) speak(s) take(s)

1. Tanya speaks German very well.
2. I don't often ____________ coffee.
3. The swimming pool ____________ at 7.30 every morning.
4. Bad driving ____________ many accidents.
5. My parents ____________ in a very small flat.
6. The Olympic Games ____________ place every four years.
7. The Panama Canal ____________ the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

 

Ex. 2.Read what Laura says about a typical working day:

Yesterday was a typical working day for Laura. Write what she did or didn't do yesterday.
1. She got up at 7 o'clock.
2. She _______________ a big breakfast.
3. She _______________.
4. It _______________ to get to work.
5. _______________ at 8.45.
6. _______________ lunch.
7. _______________ at 5 o'clock.
8. _______________ tired when _______________ home.
9. _______________ a meal yesterday evening.
10. _______________ out yesterday evening.
11. _______________ at 11 o'clock.
12. _______________ well last night.

 

Ex. 3. Complete the sentences with I'll + a suitable verb.
1. I"m too tired to walk home. I think I'll take a taxi.
2. 'It's cold in this room.' 'Is it? ______________ on the heating then.'
3. A: We haven't got any milk.
B: Oh, I forgot to buy some. ______________ and get some now.
4. 'Shall I do the washing-up?' 'No. it's all right. ______________ it later.'
5. I don't know how to use this computer.' 'OK, ______________ you.'
6. 'Would you like tea or coffee?' '______________ coffee, please.'
7. 'Goodbye! Have a nice holiday.' 'Thanks. ______________ you a postcard.'
8. Thanks for letting me borrow your camera. ______________ it back to you on Monday, OK?
9. 'Are you coming with us?' 'No, I think ______________ here.'