Read the following passage carefully , and then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). ( 2,0ms)

London, the capital of Great Britain, is situated on the Thames River. It is the largest city in Europe with a population of over 8 million. It is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End.

The city is small in area but it is the commercial heart of London. Many banks and offices are situated there. The Tower and St. Paul's Cathedral is very large and fine. It was built in 1710. The famous English architect Christopher Wren planned and built St. Paul's Cathedral. If the city may be called the commercial heart of London, Westminster is the center of the administration. We can see the Houses of Parliament there. It is a beautiful building with two towers and a very big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey is opposite the Houses of Parliament.

The West End with the best and most expensive clubs, restaurants and theatres, beautiful houses and parks is the place where rich people live. Working people live in the East End where there are no parks or gardens and no fine houses.

1. London is the capital of Great Britain.

2. London is the largest city in the world.

3. The East End is one of the four parts of London.

4. The Tower is a commercial heart of London.

5. Westminster is the center of education.

6. The Houses of Parliament have a tower and a very big clock called Big Ben.

7. You can find the most expensive clubs in the East End.

8. Rich people live in the West End.

9. You can go to parks in the East End.

10. Working people don't live in London.

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London, the capital of Great Britain, is situated on the Thames River. It is the largest city in Europe with a population of over 8 million. It is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. The City is small in area but it is the commercial heart of London. Many banks and offices are situated there. The Tower and St. Paul's Cathedral is very large and fine. It was built in 1710. Westminster is the center of the administration. We can see the Houses of Parliament there. It is a beautiful building with two towers and a very big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey is opposite the House of Parliament . The West End with the best and most expensive clubs, restaurants and theaters, beautiful houses and parks is the place where rich people live.

1. How many parts is London divided into?

2. Where do rich people live?

3. When was it built?

4. Is Westminster the center of the administration?

5. Is London the largest city in the world?

6. What's the population of London?

I. Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions

London is by far the largest city in England and the United Kingdom. 8.63 million people live in London, which is on the River Thames. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. London is the biggest city in middle Europe, and the world's largest financial centre. London was founded by the Romans in AD 43 and called Londinium. The city has a huge network of transport systems. The Victorians built a number of railway systems in the mid-19th century.

There is also the world's first underground railway system, London Underground, which is the main way commuters get into London .There are five airports, though only one is actually in London (the City Airport). Most people in London are British. However, London also has many immigrants. These people come from many different countries. Many people visit London as tourists. They may see the famous "Sights of London". These sights include palaces, churches and museums. London is one of the world's most important cities for business, finance, and politics. It is also important for culture: media, entertainment, fashion, and art.

1. Is the largest city in England and the United Kingdom also the capital of the United Kingdom?

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2. What is the population of London?.

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3. How many airports actually are there in London?

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4. When were the railway systems in London built?

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5. Do you want to visit London? Why or Why not?

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London is a big city, but many of the people who live there ____(1) it as a number of small towns put together. Each district has its own indentity and atmosphere and some parts are even described by their inhabitants as "villages". Much of the center of the city consists (2)_____ shops and businesses and the majority of people live in the suburbs. A great (3) of them travel work in the city every day by train, bus, tube or car' this is called commuting. Commuters might spend as much as two hours every morning getting to work and another two hours getting home again. The cost of living in london is (4)____than in most other parts of Britain, and many people are paid extra money on tip of their salaries because of this Milluons of visitors come to London every year from all over the world to see the famous sights, such as Buckingham Palace, where the Queen lives, and many other historic buildings. London is also very famous for its theatres, red buses and black taxis. SOme poeple find it a noisy, dirty place (5) ____it has many large, pleasant parks where everyone can enjoy some peace and quiet. London has many attractions, both for people from overseas and for people from other parts of Britain.

1. A regard B. feel C. think D. see

2. A. in B. on C of D at

3. A . a lot B lot C much D many

4. A taller B higher C bigger D much

5. A but B although C because D since

Ex3: Read the paragraph an answer the questions

Living in Madrid is quite different with living in London. People get up later, and start work later. They often start work at ten, and have lunch at 2 pm. Everything closes for about three hours after lunch and people don’t go back to work at 5p.m. They finish work at about 7p.m or 8 p.m. Then they go out. The citizens in Spain go to bed very late: at about 1 or 2 in the morning. The population in Madrid spend more time in the streets. Most of them live in the center, in small flats, not like London, where people live in houses in the suburbs. The public transport system is very good and very cheap, but most of the residents like to have their own cars.

A. Answer the questions.

1. What time do people in Madrid start work?

2. How long do the shops close in the middle of the day?

3. Where do the people in Madrid live?

4. Is public transport good enough?

B. True or False

1. Living in London is the same as living in Madrid

2. The public transport system is very good and very cheap.

IV. Read the passage
London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 milion people live the for work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts : The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The "Odeon" is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are : The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford street is London's main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker's Corrner. Sit on the green grass and try England's favourite food - fish and chips

A. With True or False
1 There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the City of London ___
2 Working people live and work in the West End of London ___
3 The "Odeon" is a famous museum in London ___
4 People go to Oxford street to buy clothes and souvenirs ___
B. Fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the passage
1 The Port of London is in____of London
2____ is more than a mile long
3 Fish and chips are ___

Change the following sentences into passive voice

1. Why didn’t they help him?

2. How many games has the team played?

3. Where do people speak English?

4. Who are they keeping in the kitchen?

5. How can they open this safe?

6. What books are people reading this year?

7. How did the police find the lost man?

8. Who look after the children for you?

9. How long have they waited for the doctor?

10. What time can the boys hand in their papers?

11. Who lend you this book?