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Unit 8

NEW YORK

1. Read and memorize the following words, word-
combinations and word groups:

awesome - що викликає шанобливість
magnificent - pозкішний
diversity - різноманітність
convention - збори, з'їзд
suit - задовольняти
in all price ranges - за різними цінами
throng - натовп
boutique - невелика крамниця жіночого одягу
paradise - рай
nickname- прізвисько
commemorate - вшановувати пам 'ять
alliance - союз
staggering - приголомшуючий

2. Read and translate the text:

New York is a city unlike any in the world. It's a city of
contrasts – of awesome skyscrapers and quiet tree-lined
neighbourhoods, of glittering lights and acres of restful parks.
New Yorkers who live and work here are proud of their city and
eager to have the visitors enjoy its magnificent attractions. You'll
find it a city with a truly international personality, which is reflected
in the diversity of New York's population – persons from many
different backgrounds and cultures living together in peace and
harmony.
Whatever the season of the year, you'll find it a delightful place
to visit – for a vacation, a convention or just a weekend. There are
fine hotels and restaurants to suit every taste, in all price ranges. Its
cultural opportunities – museums, music, theatre and dance - are