I wish I were in London now. If I were there I would organize an excursion and would give you a good idea about this wonderful city.As we know, London is the capital of Great Britain and one of the largest industrial and cultural centers in Europe.I suppose you will share the opinion that in this historic city modern rules shoulders with the old, the present arises from the past, the great and the small live side by side in mutual tolerance and respect and in every part of its noisy and complex life there is to be found a great affection for old traditions and history.I don’t know if you have had a possibility to visit this exciting city but I insist that you should do it. And I will give a piece of advice how to plan your tour of the city.The best starting point for all the excursions is well known Trafalgar square with Nelson’s Column in the center. The square was named to commemorate the victory of British vice-admiral Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and the Column is surmounted with his statue. I have managed to see this monument and it has made a great impression on me.Then I recommend you to see the Houses of Parliament on the north bank of the river Thames. It also has another name – the Palace of Westminster - as in the past here lived kings and queens.This ensemble is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture: the buildings seem to be directed high into the air and of course are worth seeing. And here you will find the famous Clock Tower, called “Big Ben”.The next stop is Westminster Abbey. It is a big church and a national shrine, a place, where English kings and queens are crowned and famous people are buried. It’s well known for its’ Poets’ Corner with memorials to English poets and writers who were buried here.Everybody has heard about Saint Paul’s Cathedral. It is the largest Protestant Church in England and a remarkable architectural masterpiece. It contains the unique Whispering Gallery where you can hear the whisper of the person, standing at the other end of the gallery.And at the end you should see the majestic and dreary Tower of London, which has an abundant history. It was one of the first and most impressive castles built after the Norman invasion of England in the 11th century. It has been used as a royal palace, an observatory, and arsenal and, finally, as a state prison. And now it’s a museum where you can see the Crown Jewels - the finest precious stones of the English nation and a great collection of armour.No doubt that in London there are many other sights – Tate Gallery, City, Hyde Park and others, and everyone will find a preference according to his taste.You should only remember that in this city you will get fresh impressions, take great delight in viewing monuments and discover the history of England.I think it necessary that every person should visit London!Хотел бы я быть в Лондоне сейчас. Если бы я был там, я бы организовал экскурсию и дал бы вам хорошее представление об этом замечательном городе.Как мы знаем, Лондон – столица Великобритании и один из крупнейших промышленных и культурных центров в Европе.Я полагаю, вы раздели мнение, что в этом историческом городе современные нормы (др. - правила, уклад) соседствуют со стариной, настоящее рождается из великое и незначительное живут бок о бок, выказывая взаимное уважение и терпимость, и в каждом фрагменте его шумной и сложной жизни видна большая любовь к традициям и истории.Я не знаю, была ли у вас возможность посетить этот восхитительный город, но я настаиваю, чтобы вы это сделали. А я дам совет, как спланировать ваш тур по городу.Лучший отправной пункт для экскурсий – хорошо известная Трафальгарская площадь с Колонной Нельсона в центре. Площадь получила свое название в честь победы британского вице-адмирала Нельсона в Трафальгарском сражении 1805 года, а Колонна увенчана статуей Нельсона. Мне удалось увидеть этот памятник, и он произвел на меня большое впечатление.Затем я рекомендую вам увидеть здание парламента на северном берегу реки Темза. Оно имеет также другое имя – Вестминстерский дворец – так как в здесь жили короли и королевы.Этот ансамбль – исключительный образец готической архитектуры: кажется, что здания устремлены ввысь, и их, конечно, стоит увидеть. Также здесь найдете знаменитую “Часовую Башню”, называемую Биг-Бен.
In a period when several inventors (33) D) were working toward more effective communication by wire, Alexander Bell, a teacher of the deaf, came in first with his invention of the telephone. It was his fascination with the human ear, especially the way sound waves cause the soft membrane of the eardrum (34) А) vibrate, that led him to believe that voices could be sent mechanically. The patent was granted (35)А) on March 7, 1876. Three days later, Bell's assistant became the first person to receive a phone call. Bell, who (36) D) had spilled acid on his clothes, called over the phone, "Mr Watson, come here. I want you." Just over a year (37) D) later , the first telephone line was installed.
Вот, держи, можешь сократить.Abakan - the capital of the Republic of Khakassia in 4218 km east of Moscow. Located at the confluence of the Yenisei River to Abakan, in the central part of Minusinsk depression. According to statistics, real incomes of Abakan in 2002, compared with the previous, have increased by 9.5%. The cost structure is dominated abakantsev payment services, taxes and mandatory payments, the purchase of goods. Population: 165,200 people (2002). Men: 46.2%. Women: 53.8%. During the period from January to November 2002 it decreased by one thousand people due to the increase of migration and natural decrease. But in foreign countries in 2002 from Abakan has left 37 people less than in 2001. They left their homeland only 156 immigrants. The climate is continental. The average January temperature of -15 to -21 C, July 17-20 C. Precipitation 300-600 mm per year. Railway lines connected with Achinsk, Novokuznetsk and Taishet. At the intersection of the Yenisei with railway Novokuznetsk - Abakan - Taishet Abakan built a major river port. From Abakan is Usinsky tract in Tuva. In 1675 near the mouth of the river Abakan Abakan stockade built (Abakansk), which initiated the development of the Minusinsk depression. In 1780-ies. there was the village of Ust-Abakan, in 1931 transformed the city Abakansk. Modern Abakan - industrial, cultural and scientific tsenrt Khakassia. ON "Abakanvagonmash", light industry and processing of agricultural and forestry raw materials: meat flour mill, wine and dairy factories, furniture, knitting and sewing factory. Factory repair of equipment for the forest industry. Shoe factory. In Abakan - Khakassia Research Institute of History, Language and Literature, Pedagogical Institute, Polytechnic, College of Agriculture, health, educational and music schools. Drama theater, museum, the television station, arboretum, zoo. In Abakan gardens, squares, boulevards occupy 1/3 of the city. At its center - the old part of the former s. Ust-Abakan, which subsequently merged station Abakan (1925), and station settlement. Built up in small wooden houses and multi-story stone buildings (including hotels "Khakasia", "Abakan", "Kantegir", "Friendship"). With the 1950s. built typical 4-5-storey brick and large-panel house for facades that used red and white ceramic tiles, plaster terrazitoaya with white marble chips, with the 1970s. - 7-9-storey house, decorated with local marble, granite and other stones.
