Teksti
exercise 20
1. Last year I travelled to Paris for the first time in my life.
2. I learned many interesting things about the history of Paris.
3. The Seine isn't the only river that runs through Paris.
4. Before the Industrial Revolution, there was another river running near Notre Dame, but it was filled in 1912.
5. King Louis XIV had Versailles / the Palace of Versailles constructed/ built between 1661 and 1688.
6. Next to the Eiffel Tower there is a mini version of the Statue of Liberty.
7. The Louvre is the world's biggest museum.
8. There are ancient Greek sculptures in its collection. / Its collection hosts ancient Greek sculptures.
9. I had never seen a Da Vinci (painting) before.
10. Some of the greatest artists are buried in Pere Lachaise cemetery, such as Oscar Wilde, Frederic Chopin and Jim Morrison.
11. Have you heard about the marriages of King Henry VIII?
12. The King had six wives. Two of them were executed in the Tower of London.
13. He ruled both England and the Church of England.
14. He had a fight with the Pope because Henry wanted to divorce his wife.
15. He was born in Greenwich Palace in 1491 and was buried in Windsor Castle.
16. Henry's children were also important in the history of England.
17. Movies/Films and plays about his life have been performed on Broadway.
18. For example, A Man for All Seasons was originally performed at the Globe Theatre in London.
19. In the USA the same play was first performed/staged in 1961.
20. When you visit London, you can stay at the Henry VIII Hotel near Hyde Park.
exercise 20 Fill in the articles where needed.
1. The Official New 7 Wonders of the World have been elected by more than a 100 million votes to represent – global heritage throughout – history. They are in – no particular order.
2. This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the world's – best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on – October 12, 1931. It has become a/the symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive – visitors with open arms.
3. The Great Wall of China was built to keep invading Mongol tribes out of – China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and it is claimed that it is the only one visible from – space.
4. In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on a/the mountain known as – Machu Picchu (“old mountain”). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River.
5. On the edge of the Arabian Desert, – Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of – King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with – great tunnel constructions and – water chambers. Today, the Palace Tombs of – Petra, are impressive examples of – Middle Eastern culture.
6. Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as an/the economic and political center of the Mayan civilization. The pyramid of Kukulkanf was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all – Mayan temples.
7. This great amphitheatre in the centre of – Rome was built to give favors to – successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Virtually – every modern sports stadium still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena.
8. The Taj Mahal was built on the orders of – Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. It is regarded as the most perfect jewel of – Muslim art in – India.
1. Last year I travelled to Paris for the first time in my life.
2. I learned many interesting things about the history of Paris.
3. The Seine isn't the only river that runs through Paris.
4. Before the Industrial Revolution, there was another river running near Notre Dame, but it was filled in 1912.
5. King Louis XIV had Versailles / the Palace of Versailles constructed/ built between 1661 and 1688.
6. Next to the Eiffel Tower there is a mini version of the Statue of Liberty.
7. The Louvre is the world's biggest museum.
8. There are ancient Greek sculptures in its collection. / Its collection hosts ancient Greek sculptures.
9. I had never seen a Da Vinci (painting) before.
10. Some of the greatest artists are buried in Pere Lachaise cemetery, such as Oscar Wilde, Frederic Chopin and Jim Morrison.
11. Have you heard about the marriages of King Henry VIII?
12. The King had six wives. Two of them were executed in the Tower of London.
13. He ruled both England and the Church of England.
14. He had a fight with the Pope because Henry wanted to divorce his wife.
15. He was born in Greenwich Palace in 1491 and was buried in Windsor Castle.
16. Henry's children were also important in the history of England.
17. Movies/Films and plays about his life have been performed on Broadway.
18. For example, A Man for All Seasons was originally performed at the Globe Theatre in London.
19. In the USA the same play was first performed/staged in 1961.
20. When you visit London, you can stay at the Henry VIII Hotel near Hyde Park.
exercise 20 Fill in the articles where needed.
1. The Official New 7 Wonders of the World have been elected by more than a 100 million votes to represent – global heritage throughout – history. They are in – no particular order.
2. This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall overlooking Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the world's – best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on – October 12, 1931. It has become a/the symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive – visitors with open arms.
3. The Great Wall of China was built to keep invading Mongol tribes out of – China. It is the largest man-made monument ever to have been built and it is claimed that it is the only one visible from – space.
4. In the 15th century, the Incan Emperor Pachacútec built a city in the clouds on a/the mountain known as – Machu Picchu (“old mountain”). This extraordinary settlement lies halfway up the Andes, deep in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River.
5. On the edge of the Arabian Desert, – Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of – King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with – great tunnel constructions and – water chambers. Today, the Palace Tombs of – Petra, are impressive examples of – Middle Eastern culture.
6. Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as an/the economic and political center of the Mayan civilization. The pyramid of Kukulkanf was the last, and arguably the greatest, of all – Mayan temples.
7. This great amphitheatre in the centre of – Rome was built to give favors to – successful legionnaires and to celebrate the glory of the Roman Empire. Virtually – every modern sports stadium still bears the irresistible imprint of the Colosseum's original design. Today, through films and history books, we are even more aware of the cruel fights and games that took place in this arena.
8. The Taj Mahal was built on the orders of – Shah Jahan, the fifth Muslim Mogul emperor, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife. It is regarded as the most perfect jewel of – Muslim art in – India.