EXERCISE 12. Listen to the text and give a summary.
LONDON
One can't describe a country without mentioning its capital. London, the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, occupies a great area with the population over seven million people. It is situated upon both banks of the Thames. It is the main port and the most important city. London can be divided into the three parts: the City of London, the West End and the East End.
The City, the heart of London, comprises the area of 2.6 sq km. Less than 6,000 people live there. After finishing their working day more than 500,000 people leave the City. This part of London with numerous banks and offices has succeeded in remaining the financial centre of the UK for a long time.
The West End, the centre of London, is worth seeing. It includes historical palaces, famous parks, large hotels and shops. Rich people enjoy spending their free time and money there.
The East End, the workers' region, is made up of great industrial areas that depend on shipping.
So, the English people have a habit of naming the City 'the money of London', the West End 'the goods of London' and the East End 'the hands of London'.
Чтобы составить краткое содержание текста о Лондоне, выделим основные моменты:
Краткое содержание (пример):
Лондон, столица Великобритании с населением более семи миллионов, расположен на берегах Темзы и является важным портом. Он состоит из Сити (финансовый центр), Вест-Энда (центр развлечений) и Ист-Энда (рабочий район).
Ответ: Лондон - столица Великобритании, крупный город и порт, разделенный на финансовый (Сити), развлекательный (Вест-Энд) и промышленный (Ист-Энд) районы.