Английский язык. Александрова Г.А. - 71 стр.

window on which are recorded the signatures of distinguished people who
visited the house.

     Notes:
     veneration - благоговение
     asset - имущество; благо, достояние
     pilgrim - паломник
     Prince Hall - Принц Генрих, будущий король Генрих IV
     half-timbered - здание, у которого стены сделаны из
лесоматериала, а внутри заполнены чем-то другим
     signature - подпись
     distinguished - выдающийся, заслуженный, видный

                             Edinburgh and Glasgow
           Edinburgh and Glasgo are the two great centres of Scotland
       Edinburgh is the city of science. It is associated with science, beauti-
ful historic buildings and the annual festival of arts. Edinburg is called
«The Athens of the North». You can see charming classical churches, banks
and insurance buildings like Greek temples with Doric columns and mar-
ble friezes. You can see Calton Hill with its ridiculous unfinished folly,
the Parthenon. You can wander through the delightful Botanic gardens,
where in an Adam-designed house there is an exhibition of modern paint-
ings.
       One of Britain’s most productive centres of industry, Glasgow is
also an ancient city with a history of its own, with relics in stone and lime
of the past, with natural charms and glimpses of beauty. The focus of the
City Centre is George Square, the place of formal statues. The figure of
Sir Walter Scott, high up on a Doric plinth has its shepherd’s plaid thrown
over the right shoulder.
       The University of Glasgow was founded in 1450. One may climb
the 300-foot tower, see the assembly and examination halls, the Library
and the Museum with its manuscripts, paintings, books and the like.

      Notes:
      «The Athens of the North» - Северные Афины
      temple - храм
      ridiculous - нелепый, смехотворный
      folly - дорого стоящий каприз
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