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1. Glasgow's popular nickname is the second city of the British empire.

2. The sea trade and the development of the the shipbuilding industry contributed in the prosperity of the city.

3.  The best shops can be found in the cental part of Glasgow called Merchant City. This district got this name because in the 19th century all rich people had their homes there.

4.  The shipbuilding industry is the biggest employer in Glasgow.

5.  The Glasgow shipyard is famous because many famous vessels were built there.

6.  About 2 million people live in Glasgow.

7.  The International Financial Service District is the part of the city where there are many ultra modern office buildings of various companies.

8.  The shipbuilding industry is loosing its importance because other branches of industry are getting more and more important such as software development industry and service industries.

2 Make true sentences.

1. The Gallery of Modern Art - е.. is famous for its collection of contemporary works of art.

2. Paisley Abbey - d. is the oldest building in the city.

3. The Millennium Centre c: is famous for its interactive educational shows.

4. The Museum of Football - b.  tells the story of a very popular спорт game.

5.  The Glasgow Museum - a. has collection on archaeology.

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In the 19th century Glasgow became known as the second city of the British empire.

This  nickname reflected the fact that Glasgow was a busy place because there were many merchants who traded with America and Europe.

The central part of city where there are many shops and supermarkets is called Merchant City today. The sea trade was very important to te economy of the city and led to the development of shipbuilding industry that still employs very many people. In fact it is the biggest employer in Glasgow. In the 20th century the city became the commercial capital of Scotland, it is one of the most inportant financial centers in Europe. Many famous companies have their headquarters in Glasgow because the city has an investment friendly atmosphere. Glasgow is a modern city, but it has a rich history, the oldest structure in the city is Paisley Abbey. The city of Glasgow is also a home to Scotland's oldest museum that has very interesting geological and archaeological collections. If you want to learn more about the shipbuilding and its part in the development of the city, visit