1) Read the text and write out synonyms for the words below it.

London remains a magnet and has a character of its own. It is home to 8 million people and the workplace for at least another million who come to the capital every day. London stretches for 25 miles (40 km) from one side to the other. It is a successful cultural capital as it is home to some of the most exciting music, theatre and art in Europe. Most visitors come to London by air, landing at London Heathrow or London Gatwick. Both airports have good links to the centre of London. A sightseeing tour in an open-top bus is an excellent way to start your stay in London. Not as fast as the bus, but much more pleasant is a river trip. River buses go from Westminster Dock upstream as far as Hampton Court and downstream to the Tower of London, Greenwich and the Thames flood barrier.

Boats go as far east as the Thames flood barrier. At the barrier the boat turns round for the return journey to Central London.

1) attracts — remains a magnet

2) tourists —

3) by plane —

4) downtown —

5) connections —

6) quick —

7) tour —

2) Read the text of task 1 and answer the questions.

1) How many people live in London?

2) How long does London stretch from one side to the other?

3) Which are the most famous London airports?

4) Is it difficult to get from the airports to the centre of London?

5) What is an excellent way to start your stay in London?

6) How far do the river buses go upstream?

3) Circle the correct answer.

1) The largest city in England is ... .

a) Edinburgh b) Manchester c) London

2) The river which runs through London is the ... .

a) Avon b) Thames c) Severn

3) The Victoria and Albert, The Great British and The Science are all famous ... in London.

a) museums b) theatres c) parks

4) Nearly ... years ago a fire destroyed most of the city.

a) 400 b) 800 c) 1000

5) ... and Gatwick are two airports of London.

a) Heathrow b) Boryspil c) Malpenza

6) Most London taxis are ... .

a) yellow b) black c) white

7) The famous red London buses are called «double-...» because they have two floors.

a) deckers b) storeys c) floors

8) The ... of London is the oldest building of London.

a) Palace b) Tower c) Abbey наверно никто не поможет с английским языком ​