Exercises
1. Watch videos (placed below) and make summaries.
2. Answer the questions.
- What is Westminster Abbey?
- Who governs it?
- Is it more beautiful inside or outside? Why?
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What parts does Westminster Abbey consist of?
- What ceremonies take place in it?
- Whose burials can be found in Westminster Abbey?
- What is called Poet's Corner there?
- Who designed the building of Westminster Abbey?
- Would you like to visit it? Why?
- What part of Westminster Abbey would you like to visit most?
3. Fill in the prepositions or conjunctions.
The last of the suite of rooms overlooking the gardens … the principal floor is the White Drawing Room. Originally called the North Drawing Room, it is perhaps the grandest … all the State Rooms. The Room also serves … a Royal reception room for The Queen and members of the Royal Family to gather … State and official occasions. The White Drawing Room is one of the most attractive rooms in the palace, decorated … white and gold. The upholstery is … gold. It has a concealed entrance, a huge mirror … a cabinet fixed to it, through … the royal family make their dramatic entrance.
4. Read and learn the dialogue by heart. Make up your own dialogue.
A: I’ve heard that you went to Britain in August.
B: Yes, I did. But I visited only London.
A: How many days did you stay there?
B: For a week. It was wonderful trip. I’ll remember it forever.
A: Did you take pictures?
B: Yes, of course, I did. And I bought a lot of books about London. Let’s go to my place and you’ll see.
A: OK. I’m not busy now. Only at 6 o’clock I hate to go my sports club.
B: Can you imagine that we visited Westminster Abbey and took part in the service?
A: In the service? Really?
B: Yes, we did. And I’ll show you a page with evening player.
A: Great! Did you play?
B: Yes, of course, we did. We came into Westminster Abbey and sat down on the bench near the High Altar. The priest came up and invited to follow him.
A: You followed and saw how the service was held, didn’t you?
B: We came into Henry Vll’s Chapel, sat down on the benches and the service started… Everybody had Bibles and we sang, real the Bible and player as Catholics.
A: Great! You are lucky!