Task 2. Read the article again and mark True or False statements. 4. Tourists go for the experience and their journeys are usually much longer and more challenging. 5. Many people from Russia have only visited a small part of their own country. 6. “Armchair traveler” is a man who can visit distant corners of the world or even little known parts of their own country without leaving their living rooms. 7. Enthusiasts argue that by doing this we will have all the benefits of travel with the inconvenience.

Блок А. Дополнить. 
1. __London is the capital of Great Britain. 
2. John R. R. Tolkien is a famous English writer. 
3. There is a special place for the Queen’s family in the _MadamTussaud’s Museum.
4. Mother’s or father’s brother is an __uncle. 
5. A артикль употребляется только с существительным в единственном числе. 
Блок B. Выбрать правильный ответ. 
1. We bought    a… new dress. 

2. Washington is … capital of … USA. 
a) a/the 
3. He has already … his puppy for a walk. 
b) taken 
4. His elder sister usually … care of their pets. 
 d) takes 
5. She is the … beautiful girl in our class. 
 b) most 
6. I … in the sixth form. 
a) am 
7. My sister… got three sons. 
 b) has 
8. She plays tennis… 
 c) … every Monday 

9. Your mother’s sister is your … 

 b) aunt 

10. Have you bought presents for all your … ? 

 c) relatives 

Блок С. Заполнить пропуски следующими словами: 
Regent’s Park; London Zoo; 12,000; animals, birds, fishes and insects; 1839 

London Zoo is the most famous British Zoo. The home of London Zoo is ___Regent’s Park; which is not far from the centre of London. It has been an attraction since 1839 ___. Today there are more than __12,000; animals at London Zoo. Different kinds of animals, birds, fishes and insects; live there. 

Theatre is one of the best means of art and entertainment,which brings cultural enrichment.it uses live performers on stage to express different plays.From the times of its appearance theater has changed a lot.there were especially many transformations in modern times.the only genres seen in the theater of ancient times were tragedy and comedy,whereas nowadays there are lots of contemporary genres and styles.Even the types of theaters vary from classical to musical lines.people have always liked visiting theaters for relaxing,entertaining and just having a good time.People who like dramas go to drama theatres,those who like musical plays can visit opera theaters,so there is always a choice where to go.the theatre can be divided into two parts:one is the stage where actors perform their roles,the other is the hall where spectators sit.