Надо В Washington is a large and important city but it doesn’t look like most big cities in the USA. The buildings are not high because they can’t be higher than the Capitol, the main building of Washington. The Capitol is one of the most magnificent historic places. All the tourists usually begin sightseeing from the Capitol.
C There are a lot of places in Washington where unique cultural, historical or scientific masterpieces are kept. The National Gallery of Art houses one of the nation’s finest collections of paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is the most popular one for families. There are lots of hands-on activities for children there.
D Washington offers different activities to amuse and interest people. They enjoy walking, picnicking, relaxing and participating in sports in the national parks and small city parks. Friendship Park is one of the best playgrounds with lots of attractions, tunnels and climbing structures.

2. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
5. The city was founded by two businessmen.
6. The city was named in honour of the first US President.
7. Washington is the same city as many others.
8. The National Gallery of Art houses one of the nation’s finest collections of paintings.

III. Grammar-lexical test
Choose the right form:
9. English … by many millions of people.
a) is spoken b) spoken c) will be spoken
10. My neighbour is a lecturer; she ... French at the university.
a) studies b) learns c) teaches
11. Yesterday I … a new dress.
a) bought b) buyed c) buy
12. The film … last year.
a) is shown b) were shown c) was shown
13. Nick often … flowers for his mother.
a) bought b) buys c) buy
14. We are going to the theatre … Saturday.
a) in b) on c) at
15. Next year we … to England.
a) go b) will goes c) will go
16. Our new English textbook … next year.
a) will be published b) was published c) is published
17. Next year we … going to buy a new car.
a) is b) am c) are
18. … you…visit the Tower of London the day before yesterday?
a) Did … visit b) Have … visited c) Do ... visit

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