exercise iv. choose the most appropriate phrase (a – j) to complete these extract from a guidebook, five of the phrases will not be needed

exercise iv. choose the most appropriate phrase (a – j) to complete these extract from a guidebook, five of the phrases will not be needed

The White House

The official residence of the President of the United States, (1) ….. each year. It is the only residence of a head of state which is open to the public, free of charge, on regular basis.

The original building dates from 1792 and (2) ….. . Much of Hoban’s original design survives, although the mansion had to be rebuilt after (3) ….. in the war of 1814.

The guided tour includes most of the state apartments. (4) ….. . The private apartments and offices are not open to the public. The tour begins in the East Wing Lobby, an extension to the building which (5) ….. .

Washington DC Tourist Guide

a: the British burned the house and many of its valuable contents.

B: they added in 1942.

C: These include the East Room, the Lincoln Bedroom and the State Dining Room.

D: the White House, is visited by more than one and a half million tourists.

E: it and many of its valuable contents were burned by the British.

F: an Irish – born architect, James Hoban designed it.

G: The East Room, The Lincoln Bedroom and the State Dining Room are included.

H: was added in 1942.

I: more than one and a half million tourists visit the White House.

J: was designed by an Irish – born architect, James Hoban.

exercise v. translate the given sentences from russian into english

1. Эта статья написана одним из известных английских журналистов.

2. Музей закрыли неделю назад, но он будет открыт уже через месяц.

3. Такие туфли нельзя носить в плохую погоду.

4. Не говори таких вещей, а то над тобой будут смеяться.

5. За билеты давно заплатили.

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