FILL IN THE WORDS AND READ THE SENTENCES It is the … city in Europe. Its …. is more than 8 mln people. It is the … of the country, situated on the isles. - презентация

1 FILL IN THE WORDS AND READ THE SENTENCES It is the … city in Europe. Its …. is more than 8 mln people. It is the … of the country, situated on the isles. It has a lot of places of … It stands on the … Thames. Biggest Interest River Capital Population It is the biggest city in Europe. Its population is more than 8 mln people. It is the capital of the country, situated on the isles. It has a lot of places of interest. It stands on the river Thames.

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4 When the man is tired of London, he is tired of life : for there is in London all that life can afford (Samuel Johnson, 1777) London is the most interesting, beautiful and wonderful city in the world to me (Herbert Wells, 1911)

5 Is London really wonderful? Is London really wonderful? Why does it attract people? Why does it attract people?

6 Make up sentences: Westminster The City The West End The East End the administrative center the industrial part the cultural center the business part

7 Answer the questions: 1. What do you know from the Geography lessons? 2. Is London the biggest city in the world? 3. Whose residence is London? 4. What kind of the city is London?

8 Heart Theatres shops Church 900 years ago tombs High tower with Big clock symbol Beautiful Towers clock

9 Complete the sentences: To the East of….. There are no… You cant see… Most of the…. Westminster is the East End, the industrial part of London. parks and gardens in the East End. many fine houses there. plants and factories are situated there.

10 Piccadilly Circus Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey

11 To appear – появляться To appear – появляться A route - маршрут A route - маршрут A single-decked bus – одноэтажный автобус A single-decked bus – одноэтажный автобус A double-decked bus – двухэтажный автобус A double-decked bus – двухэтажный автобус (A single-decker / A double-decker) (A single-decker / A double-decker) Though – хотя Though – хотя Underground – метро Underground – метро A tube – трубка A tube – трубка A tram - трамвай A tram - трамвай

12 1. Londoners use different kinds of transport Londoners call their underground subway. - 3.The underground in London appeared in The first bus route was opened in The buses are red in London You cant see trams in London The taxis in London are yellow Little ships are used for travelling on the Thames The best way to see London is a single-decker. -

13 ANSWER THE QUESTIONS: 1. Was London the first or the third city where the underground appeared? 2. How many bus routes are there in London today? 3. What kind of buses can you see in London? 4. Why are there no trams in London? 5. Where do Londoners go to travel when they want to rest? 6. What is the best way to see London?

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15 St.Pauls Cathedral is the greatest English church. It was built by a famous English architect Christopher Wren. It has a huge dome and rows of columns. Sir Christopher Wren is buried under the roof of his own great work.

16 Buckingham Palace is the residence of the Queen. When the flag is flying on the top, she is at home. The ceremony of Changing the Guard happens here every day at a.m.

17 Hyde park is one of the largest and most beautiful parks in London. There is a small lake in the middle of it and you can take a boat out on the water.

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19 Trafalgar square is the main square in central London. It was so named in 1830 in honour of admiral Nelsons great victory in the battle of Trafalgar. There is a monument – Nelsons Column here.

20 Tower Bridge – is one of the oldest and most beautiful bridges over the Thames in London. It was built in 1894.

21 The Tower of London- was a fortress, a royal palace and later a prison. It is a museum now, where Crown Jewels are kept. The Tower is one of the most visited historic buildings.

22 The Globe Theatre was founded by William Shakespeare, the greatest English writer. The building of the theatre is round, thats why its called the Globe. The plays of Shakespeare and other English writers are staged in it.

23 British Airway London Eye Its the worlds biggest observation wheel. The London Eye is 135 metres high. It operates on continuous rotations lasting thirty minutes. The London Eye was opened in the year Thats why its called Millennium Wheel

24 Big Ben

25 Is London really wonderful? Why does it attract people?

26 Attractive stands on the beautiful river Wonderful keeps its traditions Beautiful has a lot of sights Interesting has a lot of shops Big many tourists visit it