Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Today was a short day. I got up, (send) some e-mails to my friends, did (do) a bit of work on a library website that I (help) to design at the moment, and then got in the car. I (drive) about 50 kilometres to one of the libraries I work with. I (go) in and (say) hello to the librarian who (put) covers on books. She usually (work) alone except on Saturdays when a volunteer (come) in to help. I go there once every two weeks to answer computer questions for her. Today she wanted to know how to use the program Word, and she (give) me some advice on books to read
There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk around the centre and see famous landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England's kings and queens lived and see Britain's precious Crown Jewels. Go to Buckingham Palace at 11:30 am and 1) see the famous 'Changing of the Guard' ceremony. And don't miss London's art galleries and museums - 2) most are free to get into!
Shopping
There are over 40,000 shops in London/ Oxford Street is Europe's 3) busiest high street with over 300 shops. Locals and tourists also visit London's many markets. A walk through Camden Lock Market in Camden Town 4) on a Saturday is a must.
Eating
With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just about 5) every country in the world. Make sure you try the UK's most famous dish - fish and chips!
Getting around
London has a quick underground train system (the 'tube' as the locals call it) 6) There are also the famous red double-decker buses. The tube is quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus! You can also take one of London's famous black cabs. Cabbies* can take you to wherever 7) you ask, as they know every single street in London.
Accommodation
London has every type of accommodation you could imagine. From luxurious hotels to bed and breakfasts, you aren't going to 8) have a problem finding somewhere to stay!
Sights and attractions
There are lots of things to see and do in London. Walk around the centre and see famous landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Visit the Tower of London where England's kings and queens lived and see Britain's precious Crown Jewels. Go to Buckingham Palace at 11:30 am and 1) see the famous 'Changing of the Guard' ceremony. And don't miss London's art galleries and museums - 2) most are free to get into!
Shopping
There are over 40,000 shops in London/ Oxford Street is Europe's 3) busiest high street with over 300 shops. Locals and tourists also visit London's many markets. A walk through Camden Lock Market in Camden Town 4) on a Saturday is a must.
Eating
With over 270 nationalities in London, you can try food from just about 5) every country in the world. Make sure you try the UK's most famous dish - fish and chips!
Getting around
London has a quick underground train system (the 'tube' as the locals call it) 6) There are also the famous red double-decker buses. The tube is quicker, but you will see more of London from a bus! You can also take one of London's famous black cabs. Cabbies* can take you to wherever 7) you ask, as they know every single street in London.
Accommodation
London has every type of accommodation you could imagine. From luxurious hotels to bed and breakfasts, you aren't going to 8) have a problem finding somewhere to stay!
A sad story of a sad man
One Sunday evening two men MET in a London pub. One of them was very unhappy.
“Life is terrible, everything in the world is really boring,” he said.
“Don’t say that,” said the other man. “Life is marvellous! The world is so exciting! Think about Italy. It’s a wonderful country, HAVE
you ever BEEN there?”
“Oh, yes. I WENT there last year and I DIDN'T LIKE it”
“Well, HAVE you BEEN to Norway? HAVE you ever SEEN the midnight
sun?”
“Oh, yes. I WENT in 1984 and I SAW the midnight sun. I DIDN'T ENJOY it.”
“Well, I HAVE just RETURNED from a safari in Africa. HAVE you VISITED Africa yet?”
“Yes, I WENT on safari in Africa last year and I CLIMBED Mount Kilimanjaro. It was really boring.”
“Well,” said the other man, “I think that you’re very ill. Only the best psychiatrist can help you. Go to see Dr Greenbaum in Harley Street.”
“I am Dr Greenbaum,” answered the man sadly.