UNIT 3
COUNTRIES
Lesson 1. Famous Places
Getting ready for the task:

- What countries have you visited?
- What are these places famous for?

- What countries would you like to go?

Key words:
a commercial centre - a trade centre
cosmopolitan - widely distributed
fashionable - stylish, modern
administrative - connected with organizing the work of an institution
a border - a line separating one country from another
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CW. Look at the postcards from famous places and describe them paying attention to the "Grammar Focus".

Sample: This is the picture of the Statue of Liberty. It is in the USA. It is in New York. I have been to New York this year. And I have seen a lot of places of interest there.

GRAMMAR FOCUS The Present Perfect Tense Form

Positive | I/we/you/they+have + V3/ed He/she/it+has + V3/ed | Time adverbs: just, already, ever, never, since, this week, lately, yet, many times, recently
Negative | I/we/you/they+have not + V3/ed He/she/it+has not + V3/ed
Questions | Have I/we/you/they+V3/ed? Has+he/she/it+V3/ed?
Sample: • I/You/We/They have been to Italy lately. • He/She has already written his/her exercises.

LISTEN AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS! Read Listening Material LISTEN AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS! Read Listening Material
Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.

1. The passage is mainly about,
   A) Niagara Falls
   B) Great Lakes
   C) borders of Canada
   D) scenery of Canada
   E) animals in Canada
2. Choose the correct statement according to the passage.
   The Niagara River … .
   A) is the second longest river
   B) attracts people to visit Canada
   C) connects 5 Great Lakes
   D) is a border between USA and Canada
   E) is a home to polar bears
3. Which is not mentioned according to the passage?
   A) Skiing is expensive in Canada
   B) Canada is the second largest country
   C) A lot of tourists visit Canada every day
   D) Niagara Falls consist of three different falls
   E) The Niagara River is an international border
4. Which word in the passage is closest in the meaning to the word “view”?
5. Complete the sentence according to the passage.
   This country attracts … all year round.

I have been to Canada lately. It is the world’s second largest country. This country attracts visitors all year round. Visitors come here for the magniﬁcient scenery and beauty. Mountain climbing, hiking, watching polar bears, skiing, ﬁshing or swimming are enjoyable ways to experience the extraordinary scenery. You can’t go home without seeing Niagara Falls. The waterfalls of Niagara Falls are located on the Niagara River, which connects two of the ﬁve Great Lakes: Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The Niagara River serves as an international border between the USA and Canada. Collectively the waterfalls are named Niagara Falls. They consist of three different waterfalls. You can come to this country and see everything with your own eyes.

1. The passage is mainly about,
   A) Niagara Falls
   B) Great Lakes
   C) borders of Canada
   D) scenery of Canada
   E) animals in Canada
2. Choose the correct statement according to the passage.
   The Niagara River … .
   A) is the second longest river
   B) attracts people to visit Canada
   C) connects 5 Great Lakes
   D) is a border between USA and Canada
   E) is a home to polar bears
3. Which is not mentioned according to the passage?
   A) Skiing is expensive in Canada
   B) Canada is the second largest country
   C) A lot of tourists visit Canada every day
   D) Niagara Falls consist of three different falls
   E) The Niagara River is an international border
4. Which word in the passage is closest in the meaning to the word “view”?
   Answer: “scenery”
5. Complete the sentence according to the passage.
   This country attracts … all year round.
   Answer: “visitors”

Listen to the passage and answer the following questions.

1. Choose the correct statement according to the passage.
   London is … .
   A) far from the Thames
   B) famous for all bridges
   C) great commercial centre
   D) a modern city in Europe
   E) a small city in the world
2. The passage is mainly about … .
   A) Europe
   B) The Thames
   C) Tower Bridge
   D) The capital cities
   E) My visit to London
3. Which is not mentioned in the passage.
   A) There are many bridges on the Thames
   B) West End is expensive part of London
   C) London is a fashionable city
   D) London is a port city
   E) Museums are expensive there.
4. Which word in the passage is closest in the meaning to the word “a commercial centre”?
5. Complete the sentence according to the passage.
   You can see … over the Thames.

This year I have been to London. I have made some new friends here. I have learnt many traditions and I have seen a lot of wonderful things here. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and at the same time one of the largest cities in Europe. It is not only the capital, but also a big port and one of the greatest commercial centres in the world. This is on the bank of the Thames. You can see many bridges over the Thames. But Tower Bridge is the most interesting one. The City is the oldest part and the heart of London. You can enjoy being in the West End. It is the most fashionable and expensive part of London.

1. Choose the correct statement according to the passage.
   London is … .
   A) far from the Thames
   B) famous for all bridges
   C) great commercial centre
   D) a modern city in Europe
   E) a small city in the world
2. The passage is mainly about … .
   A) Europe
   B) The Thames
   C) Tower Bridge
   D) The capital cities
   E) My visit to London
3. Which is not mentioned in the passage.
   A) There are many bridges on the Thames
   B) West End is expensive part of London
   C) London is a fashionable city
   D) London is a port city
   E) Museums are expensive there.
4. Which word in the passage is closest in the meaning to the word “a commercial centre”?
   Answer: “a business centre”
5. Complete the sentence according to the passage.
   You can see … over the Thames.
   Answer: “many bridges”