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3. A speculation — i) the act of forming opinions about what has happened or what might happen without knowing all the facts.

4. A host — a) 1) a large number of people or things; 2) a person who invites guests to a meal (party);

5. A tomb — b) a large grave, built of stone above or below the ground;

6. Unparalleled — c) being the parts that form something;

7. Comprising — d) to be very surprised or impressed by something;

8. Mounds — f) a large pile of earth or stones; a small hill;

9. Extra-terrestrial — e) connected with life existing outside the Earth;

5. Find the synonyms to the words in the text of Ex. 2.

1) To wonder — to marvel;

2) To struggle — to work;

3) A stride — a step;

4) Amazing — wonderful;

5) An alien — extra-terrestrial visitors.

7. You were staying in England for some weeks at your friend’s house. Now you have just returned home and have decided to write ‘a thank you’ letter to the family.` Write a letter of 50–100 words including the following:

• say ‘thank you’ again;

• praise English food;

• praise their hospitality.

Dear James, I’m writing to thank you for my rest in your country, it was absolutely marvelous.

First, I was very happy to stay for two weeks at your house because it was nice to spend time together and communicate a lot. I appreciate your hospitality very much. I want to add that I really enjoyed a sightseeing tour you have recommended me to go. It was fantastic. Then I should say that English food was delicious and I liked it. In conclusion, I would like to say that my parents and I would like to invite you to our place. Thanks for a wonderful holiday.

Best wishes, Ivan

Lesson 9. Test Your Skills

1. Read the text about Cambridge. Fill in the gaps with the gerunds.

1) coming; 2) having; 3) travelling; 4) sightseeing; 5) admiring; 6) visiting.

2. Read the texts about the famous British cities (1–4) and match them to the photos (A–D) on p. 139.

1a; 2c; 3d; 4a.

3. You’ve read about the cities of Great Britain (Ex. 2). Which cities do the sentences given below refer to? Fill in the information about them. There are two extra sentences. Can you guess what cities they are about?

1. Great Britain, It is Glasgow.

2. Port, Capital of Culture. It is Liverpool.

3. Great Britain, Westminster Abbey. It is London.

4. Bath.

5. On the south coast, for a drive of old cars from London.

6. Scotland. It is Edinburgh.

4. Listen to Miss Alison talking about Oxford. Read and choose the correct item to complete the sentences.