панорама чего-либо
2. A tour of memorable places – тур по памятным местам
3. A treasure-trove of culture and art – сокровищница культуры и искусства
4. An eminent figure in cultural life – выдающаяся персона в культурной жизни
5. An inseparable component of – неотделимая часть чего-либо
6. The intersection of trade routes – пересечение торговых путей
7. To acquaint smb. with smth. – знакомить кого-либо с чем-либо
8. To be booked in advance – быть заранее заказанным (зарезервированным)
9. To be embellished with – быть украшенным чем-либо
10. To be exquisitely decorated – быть изысканно (изящно) украшенным
11. To be mentioned in chronicles – быть упомянутым в летописях
12. To be set in picturesque surroundings – быть расположенным в живописном окружении
13. To be thrilled by a splendid panorama – быть взволнованным великолепной панорамой
14. To boast a collection of architectural monuments – хвастаться коллекцией архитектурных памятников
15. To comprise a unique open-air museum – составлять (включать в себя) уникальный музей на открытом воздухе
16. To contain fabulous collections – содержать поразительные (невероятные) коллекции
17. To contain treasures of old art – содержать сокровища древнего искусства
18. To enjoy the performances to the utmost – максимально (в высшей степени) наслаждаться представлениями
19. To give smb. an opportunity to see smth. – дать кому-либо возможность увидеть что-либо
20. To have a close look at – близко рассмотреть что-либо
21. To have on display the rarest works of painting – выставлять на показ редчайшие картины
22. To include a close-up view of – включать вид крупным планом на что-либо
23. To occupy an outstanding place – занимать выдающееся место
24. To play a major role – играть ведущую (значительную) роль
25. To remain smth. – оставаться чем-то
26. To rise in arms against – восстать с оружием в руках против
27. To suggest smb. do smth. – предложить кому-либо сделать что-либо
28. To symbolize the unity of some nations – символизировать единство нескольких наций
29. To win unfading glory for – снискать (завоевать) неувядаемую славу для
Tasks on the text
1. Make up special questions concerning the information about Moscow based on the text.
2. What do these numbers and dates refer to according to the text?
3. True or False? If the statement is false correct it.
1) 1137 is considered the year of Moscow foundation.
2) Moscow became the capital of the state twice: in the 15th and in the 18th centuries.
3) The first very important defeat of Hitler’s army was in Moscow.
4) You can get acquainted with the variety of Moscow streets during the General Sightseeing Tour of the city of Moscow.
5) You can see some of the city’s architectural sights from the river during the tour of Moscow’s Architecture.
6) Most of the buildings of the Dosnkoy Monastery are in the Moscow Baroque style.
7) There are a lot of splendid estate-museums in Moscow: Tsaritsyno, Kuskovo, Archangelskoye, Yasnaya Polyana and many others.
8) In the Boshoi theatre you can enjoy to the utmost opera and ballet productions famous all over the world.
Discussion
Choose one or two of the following questions and discuss them in pairs. Then share your ideas with the whole group.
1) Do you like going sightseeing in our capital city? What is your favourite place? Why do you like it?
2) Is it possible to visit all Moscow museums in a day or two? Why/Why not?
3) Have you ever been on any excursion in Moscow? What were your impressions? Would you recommend them to our foreign guests?
4) Do you like going to the theatres? When did you last go there? What theatre were you in? What did you see?
5) What fact from the history of Moscow do you consider the most interesting or amazing? Why does it impress you?
Tasks on Vocabulary
1. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box.
1) The palaces and cathedrals of the Kremlin contain … of old art.
2) Moscow is situated at the … of trade routes in the heart of the Russian
