Lesson 1. The UK Today » 16

Стор.79 16. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Then tell your partner what you have found out about life in Britain. TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS TO THE UK 1) The British traditionally use two different taps — one for hot water, and another one for cold. 2) Most state– and council–owned museums are free to enter, among them there are the British Museum, Science Museum and Natural History Museum in London. 3) British banks and post offices aren't open on Sundays and national holidays. 4) Most banks also close at 3:00 and aren't open on Saturday afternoons either. 5) National holidays are actually called bank holidays. 6) The emergency telephone number for the police, ambulance and fire service is the same. You dial «999». 7) Hotels are in every town, but there are also «bed and breakfast » places. The latter are cheaper and usually much more personal. 8) The tourist information centres are very helpful and give free, maps. 9) You no longer need to queue to buy tickets or Oyster cards for the tube. If you've got a contactless credit cards you can simply tap in and out with that, and the correct fare will be automatically billed. 10) Perhaps more than anywhere else, the UK has a particular love for pre–packed sandwiches. It's not just convenience stores that sell them, you'll find sandwiches in newsagents', pharmacies and supermarkets, too.