WORDLIST. formality – формальность

abundance – изобилие

casino – казино

formality – формальность

gambling – азартная игра, игорный бизнес

millionaire – миллионер

tasteless – безвкусный

unnecessary – ненужный

drive-thru – В американском варианте английское слово through часто сокращается до -thru. Drive-thru – часто употребляется со словом ресторан -restaurant и обозначает место, где можно заказать еду, не выходя из автомобиля.

Answer the questions.

1. Is Las Vegas cheap or expensive city?

2. What is interesting about weddings in Las Vegas?

Sum up what the text says about the city.

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE

Read and translate the text. Say which facts given in the text were known to you.

Oxford and Cambridge are not only among the oldest cities in Great Britain, but are also home to the oldest and most prominent universities both in the United Kingdom and the world. The first written record of Oxford appeared in “The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle” in 912 and by the 11^th century it was a well-fortified city.

Cambridge developed more slowly, but when William the Conqueror built a castle there in 1068, it marked an important step in the town’s development. Today, the remains of medieval buildings, city walls, and castles, only add to the special atmosphere in both cities.