Presentation done by English teacher Mariana Tsarynska School of Boriatyn

A Visual Travel through London

Task №1Which country do the following flags belong to?

Task №2 Work in pairs: Which flag goes with the following text? This country has a population of 56.5 million. It has the most marriages, but also the most divorces in Europe. Its capital stands on the banks of the Thames River. This country has a population of 48,5 million people. Its neighbours are Poland, Russia, Belarus, Moldova and other countries. This country has a population of 312 million people. This country lies between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Its national sports are soccer and baseball. This country has a population of 35 million people. . The first inhabitants of this country were native Indian native people. Official languages of this country are English and French. Hockey is the most popular game there.

Here’s London What is London famous for? It’s the capital of the Great Britain. There are lots of museums, theatres, galleries and places of history. What river does the city stand on? The Thames River Work alone. Close your eyes and think of London. What are the first five things you thought of? Big red buses Policemen in funny hats Big Ben

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to our London sightseeing tour. We’re at the Buckingham Palace now. It’s a place where British Queen and her family live. The ceremony of the Guard Change takes place right here.

Now we’re going towards the Piccadilly Circus Now we’re going towards the Piccadilly Circus. This is a central square that is round, not square like many other places. Here you can also see the Statue of an Eros Archer.

Our next stop will be a famous Trafalgar Square Our next stop will be a famous Trafalgar Square. It is a public place and tourists attraction. At its centre is Nelson’s Column, which is guarded by four lion statues. The National Gallery is situated in front of this square.

Now we’re going towards the City of London Now we’re going towards the City of London. Straight ahead you can see St. Paul’s Cathedral. This was built in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren. Important services held here include the funeral of St. Lord Nelson, the marriage of Charles Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer.

Now we’re going over Tower Bridge Now we’re going over Tower Bridge. It has become an identification of London and the most visited place. It is a unique bridge having two draw-bridges. They are raised with electric motors taking only ninety seconds. Standing on this bridge, you can have a beautiful view. We’re going away from the City of London. Behind us you can still see the walls of the Tower of London. It’s a museum and houses the Crown Jewels.

Tower Bridge is sometimes referred to as London Bridge, which is the next bridge upstream.

Now we’re going over Waterloo Bridge Now we’re going over Waterloo Bridge. On the left you can see the Houses of Parliament and on the right you can see the City of London. If you want to take some pictures, please, take your umbrellas with you, it’s going to rain.

The Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament. Its official name is the Palace of Westminster. It is the place where members of British Parliament work. At the north end there is a famous clock tower, Big Ben

The London Eye is a worth-visiting place and should be a part of your plan while visiting London. This wind blowing attraction is based on the South Bank of River Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament. It has the honor of being the biggest observation wheel that completes one full circle in half an hour giving you an opportunity to have a magnificent view of London.

Westminster Abbey is a historic building in London Westminster Abbey is a historic building in London. It was founded in the 11th century. Many of Great Britain’s famous men are burried in the abbey.

Now we’re going along Park Lane. On the left you can see Hyde Park Now we’re going along Park Lane. On the left you can see Hyde Park. It is one of the largest parks in central London and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speaker’s Corner. The last one is an area where open-air public speaking, debate and discussion are allowed.

The other famous tourists attraction is Wembley Stadium The other famous tourists attraction is Wembley Stadium. It is situated not far from Baker Street. One football player said, “Wembley is the cathedral of football. It is the capital of football and it is the heart of football.” in recognition of its status as the world’s best-known football stadium.

Now we’re going along eastern fringes of the West End, where Royal Opera House is situated, which is also known as “Covent Garden”. It’s worth a visit even if you’re not a ballet or opera fan.

I’d like to finish our trip with the words of Samuel Johnson, famous English poet and literary critic: “ You find no man at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London, No Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford”

Task №3 Look at the list of sightseeing places Task №3 Look at the list of sightseeing places. Which of these did we see on the tour? The Tower of London The Globe Theatre The Science Museum Hyde Park The National Gallery The Bank of England

Task № 5 Home task. Write a short message the following theme: Task N4 Work in pairs. Your partner is a tourist in your town. He/ she stops you in front of your school and asks for directions. Give him/ her directions Ask and answer about: The museum, the nearest café, the station, a good hotel, the post office, a supermarket. Task № 5 Home task. Write a short message the following theme: What place of interest would you like to visit in London?

Referred literature: Illustrated Guide to Britain, printed in Great Britain A. B. Koganov. Modern English Language. Topics. – K., 2002 www.londongrad.ru www.google.com.ua www.tourismnews.com.ua www.uk.wikipedia.org

This presentation is prepared by Mariana Tsarynska, teacher of English in Boriatyn school. This material is recommended to use at English lessons in 7th, 8th and 9th classes while studying Great Britain.