Страница 27 - гдз по английскому языку 6 класс (spotlight) тренировочные упражнения в формате огэ (гиа) Ваулина, Подоляко

7. Read the text and find the answers to the questions. Match questions 1-5 to paragraphs A-D. There is one question with no answer.

1. Which street connects two historical sights?

2. Where can one sail along the street?

3. Which street is in the ancient city?

4. Why is the street associated with music?

5. Which street takes its name from fields?

A. Abbey Road is located in the north of London. The Abbey Road Studio, at the end of the street, was the place where the Beatles recorded 90% of their songs. In April 1969, they came together to record their final album as a group and titled it "Abbey Road". This album became their best selling work and featured the image of the zebra crossing just outside the studios on the front cover.

B. With its cinemas, cafes, luxury shops and horse-chestnut trees, the Champs-Elysees is one of the most recognizable and most famous streets in Paris and France. This elegant and broad avenue runs from the Place de la Concorde. Originally it was nothing but fields; today it is one of the most famous streets in the world. Now it is one of the most prestigious shopping boulevards of Paris that attracts a lot of tourists.

C. Unter den Linden in Berlin really deserves attention. Stretching at the heart of the historical section of the city, from the Museum Island to the Brandenburger Gate, the prestigious boulevard makes for a pleasant walk between Berlin's two major attractions. During the day, it fills with tourists with cameras who are eager to see its numerous historical landmarks.

D. At first glance it's hard to call Canal Grande in Venice (Italy) a street, but, on the other hand, isn't it one? The most famous waterway in Venice winds (извивается) through the historic centre of the beautiful city on water. As you go by boat or gondola you see Gothic arches, fantastic palaces, and colourful frescoes. It's the mixture of marble and gold all along the way. You feel the atmosphere of love and romance on a walk like that.