Sights of London. Kensington Gardens. Royal Palaces | Тест з англійської мови

Запитання 1

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It’s a wonderful royal park scene. I can see different plants there. There are magnificent trees and ornamental flowerbeds. The garden is enclosed by a beautiful balustrade. It is decorated with numerous stone statues. Although I can’t see many people in the picture, I believe Kensington Gardens is very popular for walking and jogging. The place looks peaceful and makes me feel relaxed. As far as I know, there are quite a few sights in the park, including Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial and the statue of Peter Pan.

Kensington Gardens is …

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a royal palace

a royal park

a museum

Запитання 2

Read Ann’s description of Kensington Gardens and do the tasks

It’s a wonderful royal park scene. I can see different plants there. There are magnificent trees and ornamental flowerbeds. The garden is enclosed by a beautiful balustrade. It is decorated with numerous stone statues. Although I can’t see many people in the picture, I believe Kensington Gardens is very popular for walking and jogging. The place looks peaceful and makes me feel relaxed. As far as I know, there are quite a few sights in the park, including Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial and the statue of Peter Pan.

In Kensington Gardens you can see …

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magnificent trees and flowerbeds

a lot of wild animals

a rich collection of paintings

Запитання 3

Read Ann’s description of Kensington Gardens and do the tasks

It’s a wonderful royal park scene. I can see different plants there. There are magnificent trees and ornamental flowerbeds. The garden is enclosed by a beautiful balustrade. It is decorated with numerous stone statues. Although I can’t see many people in the picture, I believe Kensington Gardens is very popular for walking and jogging. The place looks peaceful and makes me feel relaxed. As far as I know, there are quite a few sights in the park, including Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial and the statue of Peter Pan.

What building is it?

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Victoria and Albert Museum

St James's Palace

Kensington Palace

Запитання 4

Read Ann’s description of Kensington Gardens and do the tasks

It’s a wonderful royal park scene. I can see different plants there. There are magnificent trees and ornamental flowerbeds. The garden is enclosed by a beautiful balustrade. It is decorated with numerous stone statues. Although I can’t see many people in the picture, I believe Kensington Gardens is very popular for walking and jogging. The place looks peaceful and makes me feel relaxed. As far as I know, there are quite a few sights in the park, including Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial and the statue of Peter Pan.

What statue is it?

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Elfin Oak Sculpture

Peter Pan Statue

Grand Fairy Sculpture

Запитання 5

Read Ann’s description of Kensington Gardens and do the tasks

It’s a wonderful royal park scene. I can see different plants there. There are magnificent trees and ornamental flowerbeds. The garden is enclosed by a beautiful balustrade. It is decorated with numerous stone statues. Although I can’t see many people in the picture, I believe Kensington Gardens is very popular for walking and jogging. The place looks peaceful and makes me feel relaxed. As far as I know, there are quite a few sights in the park, including Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial and the statue of Peter Pan.

What monument is it?

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The Arch

Marble Arch

The Albert Memorial

Запитання 6

Read Ann’s description of Kensington Gardens and do the tasks

It’s a wonderful royal park scene. I can see different plants there. There are magnificent trees and ornamental flowerbeds. The garden is enclosed by a beautiful balustrade. It is decorated with numerous stone statues. Although I can’t see many people in the picture, I believe Kensington Gardens is very popular for walking and jogging. The place looks peaceful and makes me feel relaxed. As far as I know, there are quite a few sights in the park, including Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial and the statue of Peter Pan.

Kensington Gardens is very popular for …

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playing golf

walking and jogging

sailing

Запитання 7

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Which of the following palaces was not an originally royal place?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 8

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Which of the following palaces was rebuilt for a very long time?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 9

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Which of the following palaces was built in the sixteenth century?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 10

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Which of the following palaces became the birthplace of the future queen?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 11

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Which of the following palaces houses a number of offices today?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 12

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Which of the following palaces became the official residence after Whitehall burned down?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 13

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Which of the following palaces was never used by Queen Victoria as a royal house?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 14

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Which of the following palaces can boast a great collection of royal and court dresses and costumes?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 15

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Which of the following palaces is used by the monarch today?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 16

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Which of the following palaces was bought as part of a grand house collection?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 17

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Which of the following palaces used to be part of a village?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.

Запитання 18

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Which of the following palaces didn’t become a home for George IV?

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St James’s Palace

It is the official residence of the sovereign and the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom. It is located in the City of Westminster. Henry VIII built it in 1532. He didn’t really need another palace, but he was a great collector of grand houses - he had about sixty of them. After Whitehall Palace burned down, St James’s became the official royal residence, William IV was the last king to live there, but members of the royal family have houses and apartments within the palace today. The State Rooms at St James’s are still used for royal ceremonies. Today the palace houses a number of official offices, societies and collections.

Kensington Palace

The Royal Borough of Kensington was once a pretty village on the outskirts of London. In 1689, Queen Mary II bought a house there for herself and her husband William. In 1819, the Duke and Duchess of Kent moved there for the birth of their daughter, the future Queen Victoria. Victoria lived at Kensington until she became queen in 1837. The palace is still a royal residence, and members of the royal family have apartments there. Parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public. At Kensington Palace you can see a fabulous collection of royal and court dresses and costumes.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace began its life as Buckingham House. It was built in the 1700s for the first Duke of Buckingham, but in 1762 the Duke’s son sold it to George III who wanted it as a family home. George IV thought it was not grand enough and set about rebuilding it. The work took so long he died before he could live in it. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the palace was still half-finished. Victoria made more changes, but she and her family lived in it all her reign, as have all monarchs since.