a) Read and guess what the underlined words mean.
1. That was an official [ə'fiſl] ceremony ['seriməni] and all
the ladies were wearing long dresses.
2. What is the Queen's official residence ['rezidəns) in
London?
3. What is the main avenue ['ævənju:) of the city?
4. Have you ever seen any procession (prə'seſn] in which the
Queen took part?
5. Public ['pablik] processions are important events of the
city life.
6. Cheburashka is a famous character ['kærəktə] in many
children's cartoons in Russia.
7. Queens and kings are monarchs ['monəks).
8. Men are often interested in politics ('politiks).
9. Who can control [kən'trəvl] that?
10. A throne (Orəvn] is a seat where monarchs sit during
official ceremonies.