1. Насколько велик Лондон по сравнению с другими городами?
2. Куда обычно прибывают люди, когда они приезжают в Великобританию морем или самолетом? Почему?
3. Каковы основные города на юго-востоке?
4. Чем славится Юго-Восток?
5. Почему люди находят Юго-Запад привлекательным?
6. Как вы думаете, почему туристы часто приезжают в Кембридж?
7. Каковы самые важные промышленные города в Англии?
8. Чем знамениты Стратфорд-на-Эйвоне и Оксфорд?
9. Каковы основные достопримечательности на севере Англии?
10. Что вы знаете о Севере Англии?
St Valentine’s Day comes on February 14. It is not a legal or national holiday. Banks and offices are not closed, but it is a happy little festival for young people. St Valentine is the patron of sweethearts. February 14 is the anniversary of his death.
It is widely celebrated among people of all ages by exchange of “valentines”. A “valentine” may mean a special greeting-card or a little present. The day is the time to send little gifts to those you love. Flowers and candies are favourite presents which sweethearts send to each other. Valentine candies are packed in red heart-shaped boxes and sold for this one day.
Valentines are special greeting cards. They are often coloured red, have red trimmings and pictures of hearts. Some “valentines” are very fancy, they are trimmed with paper lace and little bows of paper ribbon. They have verses of love poetry printed on them.
It is a good day for parties. The hosts trim the hall with red and white paper hearts. Refreshments are often coloured red. Sandwiches and cakes are often cut in the shape of hearts. Sometimes, a King and Queen of Hearts are chosen during this evening
It is a very interesting holiday and many people like to celebrate it.
