Task 1. Read the texts. Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue is a large avenue in New York City (U.S.). The avenue marks the line
dividing Manhattan into two parts, called the East Side and the West Side.
The nearest avenues, on either side, are Madison Avenue and Sixth Avenue, also known as
the Avenue of the Americas.
There are many famous sights, such as the New York Public Library, St. Patrick’s
Cathedral and Central Park. On Fifth Avenue there are many expensive shops like Gucci.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street is one of the most iconic street names in the country, especially amongst
shoppers and fashion enthusiasts. Oxford Street is the center of London’s retail scene and is
home to a huge list of high – end brands and luxury boutiques. From Gucci to Adidas, you
can fill your bags with all kinds of treasures as you stroll down Oxford Street.
Task 1. Complete sentences with words from text.
1. is one of the most iconic street names in the
country, especially amongst shoppers and fashion enthusiasts.
2. is a large avenue in New York City.
the line dividing Manhattan into two parts, called the East Side and the West Side.
3. On Fifth Avenue there are many expensive shops like .
4. From to , you can fill your bags with all kinds of
treasures as you stroll down Oxford Street
Read text again and answer for sentences “True” or “False”.
5. Oxford street divides into two parts : the East Side and the West Side.
6. Fifth avenue has got many sights:the New York Public Library, St.Patrick’s Cathedral and
Central Park.