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Card 1. Trafalgar Square (Трафальгарская площадь)
Trafalgar Square was built at the beginning (была построена в начале) of the 19th century to commemorate (отмечать) the Battle (битву) of Trafalgar. Admiral Lord Nelsons statue stands in the middle (посередине) of Trafalgar Square. Admiral Nelson is Britains national hero (герой). During the wars (во время войн) against France in 1790s he took part (принимал участие) in many sea battles (морские сражения)and lost (потерял)his right arm and the sight (зрение) in his right eye.
The large square is a traditional place for people to meet: all sorts of meetings are held in Trafalgar Square. At Christmas time carol singers gather (собираются вокруг) round a huge Christmas tree (елка).
Behind Nelsons Column is the building of the National Gallery. It is a rich art gallery (художественная галерея)in which you can find many old masters (шедевры).
Card 2. Piccadilly Circus (площадь Пикадилли)
Piccadilly Circus is the center of night life (ночной жизни). The square (площадь) is quite small. To the north (к северу) of Piccadilly Circus is Soho (Сохо). It is famous (известен) for its restaurants, which offer food from different countries (еду из разных стран) such as Chinese (китайская) and Italian food.
There are over thirty theatres (театры). They offer a great variety of shows (пьесы): opera, drama, comedies, whodunits (детективные пьесы).
Card 3. The Houses of Parliament.
The Houses of Parliament occupy a magnificent building (большое здание) on the left bank (на левом берегу) of the Thames (река Темза).
At first Parliament was organized to help the monarch rule the country (править страной).
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