It was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. One can only imagine how rich its history is. For a long time St. Petersburg was the capital of Russia. Nowadays it is the second largest city in Russia and the third largest city in Europe, with the population of more than 5 million people (2015).
St. Petersburg is an important economic, scientific and cultural centre of the country. A lot of enterprises and international companies are located here. Tourism also plays a great role in the economic development of the city. St. Petersburg is not only beloved by Russian citizens, it is the place which foreigners will never forget.
St. Petersburg is a major transport hub. The city has an extensive network of public transport with buses, trams and underground. St. Petersburg is served by Pulkovo International Airport which is located on the outskirts of the city. Apart from that there are some seaports.
Everyone knows that St. Petersburg is usually referred to as the cultural capital of Russia. It is the city of great monuments, historical museums and other sites which belong to the World Heritage. Among them there is the Hermitage, the Mariinsky Theatre, Kazan Cathedral, the Peterhof Grand Palace, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and many others.
The city is the place where a lot of festivals and celebrations are held. It is a unique city with its own ingenious atmosphere.
2 Neil has joined Amnesty International.
a Who has joined Amnesty International?
b Which organisation has Neil joined?
3 Rosie can speak three languages.
a Who can speak three languages?
b How many languages can Rosie speak?
4 Dave has visited London.
a Who has visited London?
b Which capital city has Dave visited?
5 Tom is reading "Barack Obama's biography.
a Who is reading Barack Obama's biography?
b What is Tom reading?
6 Viv admires Emma Watson.
a Who does Viv admire?
b Who does admire Emma Watson?
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Question structure.
What/When/Where + auxiliar verb + subject + main verb + object.
