Упр.100. Заполните пропуски модальными глаголами can, may, must, should, need. 1. … I borrow your ruler? 2. It isn't certain, but he … be a millionaire in two years' time. 3. That … be Charlie. He said he would be here about now. 4. You … make a little less noise. 5. Jane … still be in her office, but she usually leaves before six. 6. The house repairs … cost more than the house is worth. 7. It was so quiet that one … hear a leaf drop. 8. Nobody … leave the hall before the exam has been finished. 9. He himself gave me the directions so they … be right. 10. You were lucky. You … have broken your neck, Jim. 11. There … be a heavy frost during the night. 12. You … drive on the left in England. 13. She noticed that she … be late. 14. He … be clever, but he hasn't got much common sense. 15. You … be more attentive. 16. Fred doesn't go to school so he … not to get up so early. 17. Horses … sleep standing. 18. You … buy only second-hand books in that shop. 19. All drivers of cars … wear seat belts. Seat belts make driving much safer. 20. Cactus plants … much water. That's why they … grow in the dry desert
Secondly, everyone who knows foreign languages can read foreign authors, which makes him/her outlook wider, we can get information from any sources without being afraid of miss understanding something. But the most important thing is that we can freely communicate with
people from other countries. If you know at least one foreign language, mainly English, you can easily become friends with other people and stay in touch with them for many years. It even may last forever!
So, learn foreign languages! It’s not too late! And remember: As many languages you know, as many times you are a man!
London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom of great Britain and Northern Ireland. Administratively, it forms the Greater London region of England, divided into 33 self-governing territories. With a population of 8.6 million (2015), it is the third largest city in Europe. It forms the Metropolitan area of Greater London and the wider Metropolitan area. Located in the South-East of the island of great Britain, on a plain at the mouth of the Thames, near the North sea. The main political, economic and cultural centre of the United Kingdom.
London is one of the world's top global cities and leading financial centres. Its economy is one fifth of the country's economy.
Founded by the Romans shortly after their invasion of Britain in 43 ad About 100 ad — the capital of Roman Britain, from XI—XII centuries — England, from 1707 — Britain, from XVI to XX century — the British Empire. From 1825 to 1925, London was the largest city in the world.
The historic city centre, formed by the Westminster and city districts, dates back to the Victorian era. Among the few buildings that survived the fire of 1666 — the medieval citadel tower.