1. What do you know about …?

2. London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and, with a population of almost 8 million, it’s one of Europe’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities. A mix of people from all over the world have made it their home. London lies on the River Thames in the South- east of England.

4. The city is 2,000 years old. In AD 50 the Romans chose to settle here and created the walled city of Londinium next to the River Thames. A few parts of the Roman wall can be seen today.

26. THE BRITISH MUSEUM – INSIDE AND OUT!

31. POST OFFICE TOWER, 1962, 165M NAT WEST TOWER, 1980, 177M

37. The best way to get around the city is by public transport, either the underground train, known as ‘the tube’ (which was built from 1863 and is the world’s first underground train system). Or you can take one of London’s iconic red double- decker buses. The DLR trains run in the air in the Docklands and East London with NO drivers! If you are in a hurry, you can always take one of London’s famous black cabs (taxis).

44. The City of London is an important business and finance centre. London has a huge influence on fashion, culture, politics, entertainment, media and sport across the UK and Europe. The 2012 Summer Olympics took place there. What else can you see in and around London?

50. The summer Olympic Games were held here in the Olympic Village in East London in 2012.

55.  Try to fill the gaps in the worksheet.  Use this presentation and information from the internet to help you find the missing words.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London  http://www.projectbritain.com/london/ http://www.projectbritain.com/london/  Good luck!