Název projektu: Zkvalitnění výuky cizích jazyků Číslo projektu: CZ.1.07/1.4.00/ Základní škola Havlíčkův Brod, Štáflova 2004 Jméno: Mgr. Monika VelíškováDatum: Ročník: 8. Vzdělávací oblast: Jazyk a jazyková komunikace Vzdělávací obor: Anglický jazyk Název, téma: VY_32_INOVACE_AJ6-901_London_8.ročník Metodické doporučení/ anotace: Prezentace k výkladu o Londýně.

London The Capital of UK

Basic facts London is situated in southeast England along the River Thames London is situated in southeast England along the River Thames Population is about 8 million people Population is about 8 million people One of the largest cities in Europe One of the largest cities in Europe In 19th century it was the largest and most influential city in the world In 19th century it was the largest and most influential city in the world London is still one of the world´s major financial and cultural capitals London is still one of the world´s major financial and cultural capitals Climate is generally mild and damp,although it can be unpredictable Climate is generally mild and damp,although it can be unpredictable

London and its metropolitan area Is divided into 33 political units – 32 boroughs and the City of London Is divided into 33 political units – 32 boroughs and the City of London In the centre of this urban area is Central London In the centre of this urban area is Central London Most of Central London is located north of the Thames, including the City of London, the City of Westminster and districts in the West End Most of Central London is located north of the Thames, including the City of London, the City of Westminster and districts in the West End

The City of London The traditional heart of the city The traditional heart of the city The historical centre of London is now a relatively small area still known as the City The historical centre of London is now a relatively small area still known as the City This is where London began as a Roman colonial town around 50 AD, at the point where the Romans built the first bridge in London. This is where London began as a Roman colonial town around 50 AD, at the point where the Romans built the first bridge in London. Today this area is one of the world´s leading financial centres Today this area is one of the world´s leading financial centres Most of the financial activities are crowded along Threadneedle Street Most of the financial activities are crowded along Threadneedle Street There are situated complex of Bank, which includes the huge Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and the Stock Exchange There are situated complex of Bank, which includes the huge Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and the Stock Exchange The permament residential population of the city is now 6000 people, but about cummute here daily to work The permament residential population of the city is now 6000 people, but about cummute here daily to work

The City of London The Barbican Centre is the complex of towers, parking garages. The Barbican Centre is the complex of towers, parking garages. The most prominent building in the City is Saint Paul´s Cathedral designed by Christopher Wren to replace the original church which was destroyed during the Great Fire of London in The most prominent building in the City is Saint Paul´s Cathedral designed by Christopher Wren to replace the original church which was destroyed during the Great Fire of London in The historical boundary is the Tower of London. It is complex of buildings with the White Tower in the centre. It was established by the Norman invander William the Conqueror, its function now is primarily ceremonial, although it still guards the Crown Jewels by the Beefeatres, who provide Key ceremony. The historical boundary is the Tower of London. It is complex of buildings with the White Tower in the centre. It was established by the Norman invander William the Conqueror, its function now is primarily ceremonial, although it still guards the Crown Jewels by the Beefeatres, who provide Key ceremony.

The City of Westminster The heart of Westminster is Westminster Abbey, founded by Edward the Confessor in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 13th century. The heart of Westminster is Westminster Abbey, founded by Edward the Confessor in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 13th century. It has been always closely associated with the monarchy and is used for such state occasions such as coronation of royal funerals. It has been always closely associated with the monarchy and is used for such state occasions such as coronation of royal funerals. It is also giant mausoleum and more then 3000 English famous people are buried here. It is also giant mausoleum and more then 3000 English famous people are buried here.

The City of Westminster The Houses of Parliament, officially called the New Palace of Westminster.It is famous for the tower clock wiht massive bell called Big Ben. The Houses of Parliament, officially called the New Palace of Westminster.It is famous for the tower clock wiht massive bell called Big Ben. The monarch´s permament residence in London is Buckingham Palace. When is the royal family in the palace, we can see the flag on the top of the palace. The monarch´s permament residence in London is Buckingham Palace. When is the royal family in the palace, we can see the flag on the top of the palace. It is connected by The Mall with the Trafalgar Square. This square was built in honour of British naval commander Horatio Nelson, whose monument is at the square´s centre. It is connected by The Mall with the Trafalgar Square. This square was built in honour of British naval commander Horatio Nelson, whose monument is at the square´s centre. The National Gallery is in the square too. The National Gallery is in the square too.

The West End It is usually regarded such as the centre of London´s shopping and entertainment. It is usually regarded such as the centre of London´s shopping and entertainment. The busiest shopping area is Oxford Street where large deparment stores such as John Lewis, Mark and Spencer are located. The busiest shopping area is Oxford Street where large deparment stores such as John Lewis, Mark and Spencer are located. Harrods department store is in Knighsbridge. Harrods department store is in Knighsbridge. Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus The Soho The Soho Covent Garden Covent Garden The British Museum The British Museum

Museums and Galleries British Museum – 4km of galleries and more than 4 million exhibits British Museum – 4km of galleries and more than 4 million exhibits National Gallery in Trafalgar Square National Gallery in Trafalgar Square National Portrait Gallery - thousands of portraits of Britons National Portrait Gallery - thousands of portraits of Britons Museum of Madam Tussaud- museum of wax figures in central London Museum of Madam Tussaud- museum of wax figures in central London Natural History Museum Natural History Museum The Museum of London – London´s history The Museum of London – London´s history

Recreation Hyde Park, Green Park, Saint Jame´s Park, Regent´s Park Hyde Park, Green Park, Saint Jame´s Park, Regent´s Park Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium Wimbledon Wimbledon Text i fotografie jsou vlastní tvorbou autora.