In Penza there are many educational establishments. The most important institutions of higher education are: Penza Technical University, Penza State Pedagogical University, Penza State Civil Engineering University and Penza State Agricultural Academy.

Whatever the season, Penza is always beautiful. Large squares, green streets, beautiful parks, Fountain square, a spacious zoo – everything attracts visitors’ attention. You can see a great variety of picturesque houses – from old-fashioned buildings of the 19^>th century to modern constructions of original architecture.

Visitors often go to the circus, to the Drama Theatre, to museums. People are proud of their city and try to make it cleaner and healthier.

Exercise 1. Read and translate the text.

Exercise 2. Answer the questions:

a) What sights of Penza are mentioned in the text? Have you seen all of them?

b) Is there anything you can add?

Exercise 3. Find English equivalents for the following words and word combinations:

родной, родился, юго-восточная граница, палец, древний народ, население, поместье, предприятия, оборудование, лекарства, продукция, на подъёме, высокоурожайные, стойкие к болезням, породы, не зависимо от сезона, живописный.

Exercise 4. Arrange the information of the text and complete the table.

Exercise 5. Work as a guide and show your friend round your city.

Use the following expressions: – I’ d like to welcome you to …

– Let me start with the history.

– You can see …

– It is dedicated to … ( Он посвящен…)

– It’s interesting to know that …

– Now we are …

– It is worth seeing ( visiting ).

Exercise 6. Make a report about your native place according to the plan.

I Name

II Geographical Position

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