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The 26th of February Sightseeing of London
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“When a man is tired of London, He is tired of life
Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784)
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Let’s watch the film about London and try to remember the famous places of interest
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I. Let’s be acquainted.
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II. Match descriptions with one of the pictures on the slides
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1. There are many old and new beautiful parks in London
1. There are many old and new beautiful parks in London. This park is the largest one. It is one of the most popular places of Londoners during the summer days. The park is famous for its Speaker’s Corner. The Green Park Hyde Park
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Hyde Park
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2. It is a wonderful building
2. It is a wonderful building. The Queen Victoria Memorial is situated in front of it. It takes you ten minutes to get from this building to Trafalgar Square. The Queen of Great Britain lives there. Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey
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Buckingham Palace
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Westminster Cathedral
3. It is one of the greatest English churches. It is not far from the Tower of London. The famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren built it in the 17th century after the Great Fire. It is a fine building with many columns and towers. In one of the towers there is one of the largest bells in the world. Westminster Cathedral St.Paul’s Cathedral
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St.Paul’s Cathedral
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4. It is more than nine hundred years old
4. It is more than nine hundred years old. There are many monuments and statues there, many English kings and queens are buried there. It is famous for the Poet’s Corner. It is one of the most famous and beautiful churches in London. Westminster Abbey The Tower of London
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Westminister Abbey
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5. They say it is the most beautiful place in London
5. They say it is the most beautiful place in London. In the middle of it a monument of Admiral Nelson is situated. The monument includes four bronze lions. There are two fountains in it. Piccadilly Square Trafalgar Square
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Trafalgar Square
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6. It is a symbol of London. It stands near the Houses of Parliament
6. It is a symbol of London. It stands near the Houses of Parliament. It is a big bell. You hear it every hour. It weights 13,7 kilograms Big Ben Tower Bridge
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Big Ben
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III. Hometask.
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III. Camomile.
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2 1 3 8 9 4 7 5 6 6. The English kings lived in the Tower of London
1. The Houses of Parliament stand on the Thames. 2. Sir Benjamin Hall was in charge of the building Big Ben 2 7. The English people call the clock Big Ben because the man in charge of the building was Sir Benjamin Hall. This man was very tall and workers called him Big Ben. 3. The English people call the Thames “The Father of London” 1 3 5. The English people built the tower and the clock in 1858 4. The members of Parliament gather in the Houses of Parliament 8. People call the monument, which is situated in Trafalgar Square, Nelson’s Column 6. The English kings lived in the Tower of London 9. People call the museums in Trafalgar Square – the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery 8 4 9 9. How do people call the museums in Trafalgar Square? 8. How do people call the monument which is situated in Trafalgar Square? 7. Why do the English people call the clock Big Ben? 7 5 6. Where did the English kings live? 6 5. When did the English people build the tower and the clock? 4. Where do the members of Parliament gather? 3. How do the English people call the Thames? 2.Who was in charge of the building Big Ben? 1. Where do the Houses of Parliament stand on?
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IV. The right word combination
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Let’s check the answers:
1. Piccadilly 2. Downing 3. The Bloody 4. Westminster 5. Trafalgar 6. The Globe 7. Nelson’s 8. Madam 9. The Natural 10. London Circus Street Tower Abbey Square Theatre Column Tussaud’s Museum Eye
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V. Final. Complete the puzzle.
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City Hall Gherkin
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Let’s sing a song “Do you live in London?”
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Thank you! Good-bye!
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