Слайд 2There is a miracle of friendship that
dwells within the heart
And
you don’t know how it happens
or where it gets its start
But the happiness it brings you
always gives a special lift
and you realize that friendship
is God’s most perfect gift.
Слайд 3Torquay is a seaside town in Devon, England, part of the unitary authority area of Torbay.
It lies 18 miles (29 km) south of the county town of Exeter and 28 miles (45 km) east-north-east of Plymouth, on the north of Tor Bay, adjoining the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay and across from the fishing port of Brixham. In the 2011 UK Census, Torquay's population was 65,245, about half of that of the whole of Torbay.
Слайд 4The town's economy, like Brixham's, was initially based upon fishing and
agriculture, but in the early 19th century the town began to develop into a fashionable seaside resort, initially frequented by members of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars while the Navy anchored in the bay. Later, as the town's fame spread, it was popular with the crème de la crème of Victorian society. Renowned for its healthful climate, the town earned the nickname of the English Riviera.
Слайд 5Torquay was the home of the writer Agatha Christie, who was born
in the town and lived there during her early years.
The town contains an "Agatha Christie Mile", a tour with plaques dedicated to her life and work.
Слайд 6The area comprising modern Torquay has been inhabited since Paleolithic times. Hand axes found in Kents
Cavern have been dated as 40,000 years old.
Слайд 7The first major building in Torquay was Torre Abbey,
a Premonstratensian monastery founded in 1196.
Слайд 8The second phase in the expansion of Torquay began when
Torre railway
station
was opened on 18 December 1848.
Слайд 9The water sport events of the 1948 Summer Olympic Games were held in Torquay, and
the Olympic flame
brought from London to Torre Abbey Gardens.
Слайд 10Recently, Torquay has seen an increase in foreign visitors, and is
a major destination for foreign exchange students
who come to the town to learn English in summer schools.
Слайд 11 Torquay has numerous tourist attractions:
Torquay Museum, the oldest in
Devon, was founded in 1844 by The Torquay Natural History Society.
Слайд 12Living Coasts, a coastal zoo owned by Paignton Zoo, is built on
Beacon Quay which has existed since 1680.
Слайд 13Other attractions are the Babbacombe Model Village, which was opened in 1963;
Слайд 14the Babbacombe Theatre,
which was opened in 1939
Слайд 16And a large tethered balloon offering aerial views of the town
operated for several years until it was destroyed by strong winds in January 2012.
Слайд 17Anapa is a resort town in Krasnodar region, Russia, located on the northern coast
of the Black Sea near the Sea of Azov. In the 2011 Russian Census, Anapa's population was 58,990. Anapa, like the other Black Sea coast resorts, has a superb sunny summer climate. Anapa has beautiful, mostly sandy beaches. Anapa remains an attractive and inexpensive option for Russians who prefer traditional Russian resorts to more expensive destinations.
Слайд 18The area around Anapa was settled in antiquity. It was originally
a major seaport (Sinda) for the Natkhuay tribe of the Adyghe people and then the capital of Sindica. The colony of Gorgippia was built on the site of Sinda in the 6th century BCE by Pontic Greeks, who named it after a king of the Cimmerian Bosporus.
Слайд 19Gorgippia was inhabited until the 3rd century CE, when it was
overrun by nomadic tribes. These tribes are a Circassian or Adygheorigin, gave Anapa its modern name. Anapa was conquered by the Genoese in 1300 and was renamed Mapa. The town was passed to Russia after the Treaty of Adrianople (1829). It was included in Black Sea Okrug of Kuban Oblast and was granted town status in 1846.
Слайд 20First of all, Anapa is famous for its sandy beaches. But
there are a lot of other sights that attract tourists.
Слайд 21 The Gorgippia Archeological museum, where you can see the
site of the ancient Greek settlement.
Слайд 22The Beauty Promenade, called so by various national and local media,
has become a favorite place of entertainment for the dwellers and numerous guests of the city.
Слайд 23Gates of Turkish fortress and
the Lighthouse
Слайд 24Water park “Zolotoy Pliazh” looks like a town of various water
amusements.
Слайд 25Just a few miles off Anapa, there is grand Utrish Nature
Reserve, a unique spot of the seaside with clear water, pebbly beaches, a juniper forest, picturesque cliffs, sweet air and magnificent Lake Zmeinoye.
Слайд 26Traditional breakfast (also called full breakfast) may include cereals, porridge or stewed prunes,
melon, yogurt, boiled eggs or bacon and eggs, grilled fish, sausages, grilled or fried mushrooms or tomatoes with fried bread, followed by toasted bread and marmalade and tea or coffee.
Слайд 27Modern English breakfast may include cereals, bacon and eggs, toasted bread
and marmalade with tea or coffee.
Слайд 28And Russian cooking includes porridges, pancakes, various jellies, borscht, chicken, pies
and kvass.
Слайд 29The population of Torquay is approximately 65,245
Слайд 32Torquay is a seaside town in Devon, England.
Слайд 35Brixham earned the nickname of the English Riviera
Слайд 38Torquay was the home of the writer
Arthur Conan Doyle.
Слайд 41Hand axes found in Kents Cavern have been dated as 40,000 years old.
Слайд 44Anapa is a resort town in Krasnodar region, Russia, located on the northern coast
of the Black Sea and near the Caspian Sea .
Слайд 47The colony of Gorgippia was built on the site of Sinda
in the 6th century.
Слайд 50The Gorgippia Archeological museum is a place, where we can see
the site of the ancient Greek settlement.
Слайд 53The Beauty Alley is a place called so by various national
and local media.
Слайд 56Grand Utrish Nature Reserve is a unique spot of the seaside
with clear water, pebbly beaches and juniper forest.