7 Class. Main histоrical mоnuments оf Lоndоn.

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Today's topic is:"Main histоrical mоnuments оf Lоndоn"

1. Reading

Read the text “London” to know more about the city.

London

London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom. It is situated on the River Thames. It’s one of the world’s largest ports.

Many places in London are closely connected with the Crown. There are royal palaces, royal parks, roads and streets where beautiful ceremonies are held. The most important building is Buckingham Palace which is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. There are ten royal parks in and around London. They are open to the public free of charge. The most famous ones are Hyde Park and Regent’s Park with London Zoo.

London is full of things to see and to do. One of the best ways to watch the city is to take a sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus. The central square is Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column built in honour of Britain’s naval hero admiral lord Nelson.

Downing Street, 10 is the official home of prime ministers since 1731.

Pre – Reading.

Choose the right answer for each sentence.

· The most famous museum of wax figures.

· The most famous bridge over the Thames.

· One of the most famous zoos in the world.

· The oldest metro in the world.

· It is the best – known square in London.

· This castle has been a royal palace, a prison, a zoo and an observatory.

· It is the famous place where six streets meet.

· It has got a fine collection of paintings.

Madame Tussaud’s Museum, Tower Bridge, London Zoo, the Tube, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, National Gallery

While – Reading.

Match the words.

The Thames River          Trafalgar Square

 Buckingham Palace      Downing Street,10

 Nelson’s Column         London

London Zoo                 Elizabeth II

Regent’s Park          The Prime Minister

Post - Reading.

Correct the sentences.

1. London is on the Severn River.

2. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Prime Minister.

3. There are light royal parks in and around London.

4. London Zoo can be found in Hyde Park.

5. The central square in London is Piccadilly Circus.

6. Downing Street, 10 is the official residence of the queen Elizabeth II.

4. Do you know that…

.1. Buckingham Palace is the most famous of London’s royal palaces. The Queen and her family live in a part of the palace. Other parts can be visited by tourists. The Changing of the Guard is a ceremony that takes place every day.

2. Westminster Abbey is located near the Houses of Parliament. Almost all of the country’s kings and queens have been crowned there. Monarchs and famous people are buried in the abbey . Among them are Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton.

3.Madame Tussaud’s Museum. The most famous museum of wax figures was opened in 1835. Thousands of famous people, artists, writers, politicians and other celebrities have been created in wax.

4.Trafalgar Square is the largest square in London . In the centre is Nelson’s Column, built in honour of Admiral Nelson, who defeated the French fleet at Trafalgar in 1805.

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