If you are tired of London , you are tired of life … Samuel Johnson ( 1709—1784 )
The aims of lesson :
- To discover sightseeings and places of interest in London
- To enrich vocabulary
- To know the history and culture of the English people
The phonetic warm-up
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper.
A peck of pickled pepper Peter Piper picked.
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper,
Where’s the peck of pickled pepper
Peter piper picked.
Useful words and phrases
fascinating
увлекательный
exciting
underground
AD (Anno Domini)
захватывающе
метро
bridge
От Рождества Христова
palace
дворец
мост
pedestrian
church
population
церковь
cathedral
пешеход
travel
население
museum
собор
музей
waterbus
gallery
путешествовать
речной трамвай
store
exhibition
галерея
выставка
wax model
магазин
take a look
восковая фигура
find out
посмотреть
capital
узнавать
go in a bus
столица
ездить на автобусе
go on the Underground
ездить на метро
A Tour Guide Around London
Hello ! Nice to meet you! Welcome to the capital of Great Britain. You have a great opportunity to visit one of the most ancient and beautiful cities in the world.
Top London’s Attractions
HOME TASK
1. Share your impressions on the Tour Guide Around London
Use this plan:
- The places you like most.
- Where are they in London?
- The dates connected with the sights.
2. Prepare a dialogue in pairs “A conversation about London attractions”.
The Tower of London
The Tower has been part of the capital’s history for the past 900 years. The fortress first built by William the Conqueror as a citadel, royal palace, seat of the government. The Tower now protects the Crown Jewels.
St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is the spiritual centre of the City. It was first built in 1666. The present building is the fifth cathedral to built built on the site. The architect of the baroque-style building was Sir Christopher Wren. St Paul’s Cathedral `is a fitting final place for many of the nation’s heroes.
- St Paul’s Cathedral is the spiritual centre of the City. It was first built in 1666. The present building is the fifth cathedral to built built on the site. The architect of the baroque-style building was Sir Christopher Wren. St Paul’s Cathedral `is a fitting final place for many of the nation’s heroes.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is the popular place for political rallies and meetings. The Admiral Lord Nelson’s statue surveys the memorial to his great naval victory in 1805. The Admiral’s statue looks towards the House of Parliament. To the other side of the column are fountains.
Houses of Parliament
Houses of Parliament stands on the River Thames at Westminster. It begun in 1840 after a Great Fire of London. It is officially known as the Palace of Westminster. The complex includes the House of Commons, the House of Lords, Westminster Hall, and the 320 foot high Clock Tower. It contains the world famous sight Big Ben.
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey has been closely connected with the Crown over 900 years. The Abbey was rebuilt in the 11 th century by a king Edward the Confessor. The Abbey contains monuments to monarchs. It is the meeting place for Parliament from the 14 th to the 16 th centuries.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the best known royal palace in the world. It was build in 1703. When Her Majesty the Queen is in the residence, the Royal Standard flutters over the east front. The palace is open to public in August and September.
Piccadilly
Piccadilly is the centre of entertainment. It is the meeting point of six streets. Here you can find the most expensive shops, restaurants and entertainment places. This centre was created in 1980s.
Match the sights and their names
The British Museum
The Tower of London
Piccadilly
Buckingham Palace
The Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Tick the appropriate dates :
Sights
Dates
1666
The Tower of London
1840
St Paul Cathedral
1703
Houses of Parliament
1980
Westminster Abbey
900
Years ago
Buckingham Palace
11 th
century
Admiral Nelson’s Statue
1805
Piccadilly entertainment centre
Answer
Check yourself
Sights
Dates
1666
The Tower of London
1840
St Paul Cathedral
1703
Houses of Parliament
1980
Westminster Abbey
900
Years ago
Buckingham Palace
11 th
century
Admiral Nelson’s Statue
1805
Piccadilly entertainment centre
Fill in the sentences with the words in the table
London
Queen
cities
The Houses of Parliament
С heck your answers
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
centre
is the capital of Great Britain.
London is the one of the largest in the world.
There is a Nelson’s Column in the centre of
is the meeting point of six streets.
is the seat of the British government.
Covent Garden is a fashionable trading
Buckingham Palace is the London home of the
