Listen again and complete the sentences.

1. In 2006, the UK government started to allow universities in England and Wales to charge British students __________.

2. More than 80% of students in England and Wales now __________ in order to go to university.

3. Students use the loan to pay for _________, __________ and __________.

4. __________ on student loans is quite low.

5. The average student now graduates from university with debts of _______.

6. Students have to start paying back the student loan __________.

7. Most people in “white-collar jobs” seem to have a degree these days, so there is __________.

8. British companies tend to __________.

9. Graduates usually have to start at the bottom and __________.

10. While at university, they had dreams of getting __________.

11. Life after university ends up being quite __________.

12. Between 2009-19 there will be a fall of __________in the number of 18-25 year-old university applicants across the UK.

13. __________ is now considered a real problem in the UK.

14. Most British students expect to get a loan, __________ or __________.

15. More __________ come to Britain each year.

 

Discussion.

Is the situation with regard to university education the same in your country as it is in the UK? Do universities in Russia charge Russian students tuition fees? Do you think it’s easy for a Russian person with a degree to get a well-paid job? What do Russian students do to support themselves financially?

 

 

UNIT 5. LONDON

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

(video 12:36)

Explore and learn about St. Paul’s Cathedral.

1. How many cathedrals have been on the site?

2. In what style was the Cathedral built by Ch. Wren?

3. What was Wren’s specialization?

4. Why was some of the design changed in 1880-1905?

5. What technique was used to create the pictures of Christ and the Cathedral?

6. What is the Book of Remembrance?

7. Whose tombs are there in the crypt?

 

 

WHISPERING GALLERY

(video 01:56)

 

Complete the sentences.

1. St. Paul’s Cathedral is the __________ of the London horizon.

2. The __________ rises 108.4 metres above the ground.

3. The Golden Gallery and the Stone Gallery are __________ sections.

4. __________ runs around the bottom of the Dome.

5. __________ inside the Dome depict the lives of saints and prophets.

6. The floor is decorated like a __________.

7. The real magic of the Whispering Gallery is __________ itself.

 

 

THE SECRETS OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY

(video 15:00/15:00/10:00/08:02)

 

Answer the following questions.

1. Who made Westminster Abbey a royal church as well as the political heart of the nation?

2. Whose shrine is still venerated in the Abbey?

3. Which king built most of the building we see today?

4. Who was the saint patron of England before St. George by the 15^th century?

5. What is Cosmati pavement? Who commissioned it?

6. What new tradition was started in Westminster Abbey after the Revolution?

7. When did Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation take place?

8. What does a coronation consist in?

9. Why are the replicas of the Crown Jewel used?

10. Which crown is worn in the crowning ceremony?

11. What is another important symbol of the coronation?

THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD

(video 08:30)

 

Answer the following questions.

1. How many regiments guard the Royal Residences?

2. When does the ceremony date back to?

3. What places are involved in the ceremony?

4. What time does the ceremony start?

5. What are the Old Guard and the New Guard?

6. How do they greet each other?

7. What role does music have for the ceremony?

8. How often does the ceremony take place?

 

 

TOWER BRIDGE

(video 02:32)

Complete the sentences.

1. Tower Bridge __________ the Thames near the Tower of London.

2. It’s one of the capital’s most instantly __________ landmarks.

3. It was built in __________ to ease congestion over __________.

4. It was essential that a __________ would be designed.

5. Construction started in __________ and took __________ years.

6. Hydraulic mechanisms were powered by __________ until the system was __________ in 1976.

6. A unique feature of the bridge is __________.

7. The upper level was closed in __________.

8 The public was given __________ in 1982.

9. The permanent ___________ was opened inside the bridge.

ON THE ROAD WITH THE CHIEF BEEFEATER

AT THE TOWER OF LONDON

(video 26:25)

 

Answer the following questions.

1. What is the official name of Beefeaters? Why were they given this nickname?

2. Describe the Chief Yeoman Warder’s ceremonial uniform?

3. What occasion were they celebrating at the beginning of the film?

4. What are the requirements to become a Beefeater?

5. Who was the last monarch to stay in the White Tower?

6. What is the legend about the ravens?

7. What are the functions of the Yeoman Warders?

8. What is the ceremony of Constable’ Dues like?

9. What memorial was built outside?

10. What is the ceremony of the Word like?

11. What was the Traitor’s Gate for?

12. What signifies that the Tower is closed to the public?

13. What is the ceremony of the Keys like? Who is allowed to watch the ceremony?

 

 

UK PARLIAMENT TOUR

Welcome to the Houses of Parliament (video 02:34)