Test Amazing Britain

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Tourists from all over the world enjoy (1) ..... (to come) to the city of

Cambridge, which is a university town and the administrative centre of the

county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies about 80 km north of London.

The city’s population is about 110,000 (including 22,000 students).

Cambridge got its name after the River Cam. The first major development

of the area began with the Roman invasion of Britain in about

40 A.D. Such traces of the Roman invasion as roads and walls can be seen

in the area even today. Cambridge had a favourable military position due

to Castle Hill from which it was possible to defend the River Cam. William

the Conqueror built a castle on Castle Hill in 1068.

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The University of Cambridge was founded by the students who escaped

from hostile townspeople in Oxford. This happened in 1209. The oldest college

that still exists, Peterhouse, was founded in 1284. One of the most

impressive buildings in Cambridge, King’s College Chapel, was begun in

1446 by King Henry VI. The project was completed in 1515 during the

reign of King Henry VIII. Despite (2) ..... (to have) a university, Cambridge

was not granted its city charter until 1951.

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The rapid development of the town started in 1845 when the railway was

built there. The possibility of quick access to London made (3) ..... (to travel)

to Cambridge easier and did not distract students from their work so much.

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(4) ..... (to sightsee) in Cambridge includes: the University of Cambridge,

where you can see the renowned Cavendish Laboratory, King’s College Chapel,

and the Cambridge University Library.

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Tourists can’t help (5) ..... (to

admire) the beauty of these places.

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Cambridge is worth (6) ..... (to visit).

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1. It is the largest city in Scotland. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the

country’s west central lowlands. A person from this city is known as a Glaswegian,

which is also the name of the local dialect. In the 17th century the city was the centre of trading with Americas. In the 19th–20th centuries the city and surrounding region grew to become one of the world’s centres of engineering and shipbuilding. It was known as the “Second City of the British Empire” for much of the Victorian era. Today it is one of Europe’s top twenty financial centres and is the home to many of Scotland’s leading businesses.

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2. It is a town on the south coast of England. It developed as a health resort du ring

the 18th century and became a destination for holidaymakers after the arrival of the

railway in 1841. The city experienced rapid population growth reaching a peak of over 160,000 by 1961. Eight million tourists a year visit it. The town also has a substantial business conference industry. It has two universities and a medical school. It is also famous for a drive of old cars from London.

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3. It is a city which has a population of 435,500. Historically it got the status of

the city and developed as a major port. By the early 19th century, 40 % of the world’s trade passed through its docks. The status of this city as a port city has contributed to its diverse population, which draws from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions. The popularity of The Beatles in the 1960s made it a tourist destination; tourism forms a significant part of the city’s modern economy. In 2007 the city celebrated its 800th anniver sary, and in 2008 it was named the European Capital of Culture title.

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4. Founded by the Romans as a thermal spa, this city became an important centre

of the wool industry in the Middle Ages. In the 18th century, under George III, it developed into an elegant town with neoclassical buildings, which blend harmoniously with the Roman baths. The Roman remains, the baths complex (based around the hot springs) are amongst the most famous and important Roman remains north of the Alps, which marked the beginning of its history as a spa town. The city is included into The World Heritage List.

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1. He didn’t expect ..... (to see) Steve there.

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2. I promise ..... (to take) her on a trip to Scotland.