Question

2.b) Make a list of ten questions to see if your classmates can answer them. It is a well-known fact that Cardiff is the capital of Wales. It lies near the mouth of the river Taff, which f ows into the English Channel. Romans f rst occupied this place about 75 BC, they built a fort there. In the 3rd- 4th centuries they built a massive wall around it. Nowadays people can still observe its traces. When Roman forces left Britain, all the people followed their example. Only 700 years laterwith the coming of Normans, they came back to live there again.For some people today Cardiff seems too Victorian, too formal and too dignif ed. But in fact it is not really so. Cardiff is a relaxed city with a thriving cultural life. The New Theatre of Cardiff performs all kinds of music and entertainment.You won’t see dirty docklands and provincial mediocrity in Cardiff. The Castle is the f rst thing that catches visitor’s eye. It is situated in the heart of the city and parkland and acres of greenery surround it. The Castle with its Roman foundation, medieval core and rich Victorian mansion presents itself as the best jewel in Cardiff’s crown. Splendid neoclassical white-stoned architectural ensemble of the Civic Centre, the City Hall, National Museum, Law Courts and University buildings are wonderful sights of the city.National Museum of Cardiff contains a world-class collection of impressionist paintings, it is considered one of the greatest collections outside Paris and St Petersburg.Cardiff is quite an ancient town, but only in the 19th century did it become a centre of export trade in coal. The First and the Second World Wars stopped the demand for Welsh coal both at home and abroad, and the growth of the city almost stopped.Cardiff today is not like what it was earlier. There are many shopping malls, Victorian shopping arcades, cafes, bistros and many places where one can taste the locally brewed beer. Welcome to Cardiff!

Answer 1

1 What is Cardiff the capital of?

Ответ: -- Cardiff is the capital of Wales.

2 When did the Romans occupy this place?

-- The Romans first occupied this place about 75 BC

3 When did the Normans come to Britain?

-- The Normans came 700 years after the Romans

4 Is there any cultural life in Cardiff?

-- Yes, there is. Cardiff is a relaxed city with a thriving cultural life.

5 Are there any docklands in Cardiff?

-- No, you won’t see any docklands in Cardiff

6 Are there any old castles in Cardiff?

 -- In fact, a castle is the first thing that catches a visitor’s eye.

7 Who built that castle?

-- The Romans did

8 Are there any other old buildings?

-- There are many old buildings and they are wonderful sights of the city.

9 Are there any museums in Cardiff?

--- Yes, for example, the National Museum of Cardiff contains a world-class collection of impressionist paintings

10 Are there any shops and cafes?

-- Yes, there are many shopping malls and cafes.

Answer 2

1. What is the capital of Wales?
2. Which river flows near Cardiff and into the English Channel?
3. When did the Romans first occupy Cardiff, and what did they build there?
4. What was built by the Romans in the 3rd-4th centuries that can still be observed today?
5. After the Roman forces left Britain, when did people return to live in Cardiff again?
6. What is the New Theatre of Cardiff known for, and what kind of performances does it host?
7. What is the main attraction that catches a visitor's eye in Cardiff?
8. Describe the architectural ensemble in Cardiff's Civic Centre.
9. What world-class collection can be found in the National Museum of Cardiff?
10. What industry made Cardiff a center of trade in the 19th century, and what events slowed down the city's growth during that time?