Read the texts (A,B,C,D) and write which text describes: Прочитайте тексты (A,B,C,D) и напишите, какой текст описывает:
1-a place where you can watch films
2-a place connected with football
3-the most expensive place
4-a place where you can play computer games
5- a place where you can make something with your own hands
6-a place that has recently appeared in the district
7-a place where you can have your photo taken with famous people
8-a place that you can visit six days a week
A.Warner Village Cinema
Islington has finally caught up with the 21 st century with the opening of the brand new nine – screen
multiplex cinema earlier this month.
It’s futuristic place – almost like stepping into another world – with loads of TV screens at high volume
pumping out film trailers as you enter. The whole place smells brand new.It’s so clean and tidy.
So what’s it like watching a film there? The actual screen was a good size and the whole complex was
air-conditioned, great for a hot summer’s day. The seats were extremely comfortable. It was so well
designed on a fairy steep slope that even the smallest person would have no problem seeing everything.
The only downside was the price - $4.90 for those 14 and under, and a whopping $5.80 for fifteen-year-olds
during the day, rising steeply to a staggering $8.10 in the evening.
The popcorn was also expensive at $3.50 for regular tub – and it wasn’t very nice either.
B. The Arsenal Museum
As you walk in, the first thing you see is a huge wall – sized photo of the 1998 double winning side, with
the chance for visitors to pose with the champions. Then you can climb on top of the team bus and pose with
a cardboard cut-out of Tony Adams with the cup.
We enjoyed the 20-minute film telling the history of the club, including lots of action from the double
winning sides of recent years.
The museum itself was far from huge, but it did contain some interesting objects, including a replica of the
premiership trophy and a waxwork of George Graham – which didn’t look a bit like him! We did, though
think many of the displays could have been more visual. There was a bit too much reading for out tastes.
We enjoyed playing on a computer football game, and the Arsenal quiz was good fun too.
At the end, we got to have a look at the pitch, which we found interesting. To us, the stadium looked
surprisingly small.
Our main regret was that we didn’t get to see anything behind the scenes, such as the dressing rooms.
At $1 for under 16s, we thought the Arsenal Museum was good value for anyone with an interest in football.
C. Freightliners Farm, Holloway
Not everyone knows that there are cows, goats and sheep living in the middle of Islington. Freightliners
Farm is a great place for people of all ages.
It may be small, but there’s plenty to see. We got to feed Olivia the cow and stroked the goats and rabbits.
We were even allowed to help collect eggs from the hens.
The farm is running workshops throughout the holidays – giving young people the opportunity to try out
activities such as pottery, weaving and making a beeswax candle.
Entry is free, but the workshops cost either $1 or 1.50. We enjoyed learning new things in an interesting
way. Liz, the education officer, was really friendly and helpful, and explained everything to us. It was
interesting seeing all the different sorts of vegetables, especially pumpkins, courgettes and corn on the cob.
Freightliners Farm is open every day except Mondays. It’s a great afternoon out.
D. Game On, Barbican Centre
The Barbican has a reputation for being a stuffy place for classical concerts and art exhibits. But little did we
expect to find a hands-on exhibition dedicated to computer games.
There were around 200 different games spread over 2 floors, ranging from the 1970s basic pong tennis game
to Space Invaders and current games such as Tomb Raider.
Our favourite was the Japanese style dance machine, although we’d have been happier if we’d been allowed
drinks in the exhibition after a tough workout!
As well as having fun, the exhibition was educational, too. We liked the way it was laid out from past to
present and with different sections devoted to subjects like early computers, Japanese game culture and of
games and photographs looking at their impact on young people.
The only downside is the cost. For those 15 and under it’s excellent value at just $5 to play as many games
as you like.But we thought $11 for those 16 and over was too steep and would leave a hole in any student’s
pocket.

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