Town Life. London

of the business and financial life of the country. About half a million people work in the City. There are many offices, firms and banks in this part of London.
The West End is the centre of London. There are many sights there. Here are the historical palaces and the famous parks such as Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St. Jamess Park. In the West End you can see Buckingham Palace, the Palace of Westminster, which is the seat of Parliament.
There are many museums, libraries and galleries in London. The Tate Gallery is one of the well-known galleries in London. Henry Tate was a sugar manufacturer. He was fond of paintings and collected many pictures.
The British Museum is a very interesting place in London. It was founded in 1753. The library of this museum has a lot of books.
The West End is the part of London, where rich people live. It is the area of the largest department stores, cinemas and hotels.
The East End is the district for poor people, workers, dockers. There are many factories, workshops, docks there.
to be situated - располагаться to be founded - быть основанным
heart - сердце rich - богатый
financial - финансовый area- район
half a million - пол миллиона department stores - универмаг
firm - фирма poor - бедный
sugar manufacturer - производитель сахара docker - докер
to be fond of - увлекаться workshop - мастерская

Questions to the text.
1) How many people live in London?
2) How many parts are there in London? What are they?
3) Why is City called the heart of the business and financial life of London?
4) Where are places of interest situated?
5) What is the name of the one of the well-known galleries in London?
6) Why is East End district for working people?