41. LONDON

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1. PADLET UK & LONDON

2. VR экскурсия по Лондону

3. GLOGSTER 

4. Liveworksheets

London      

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic, and commercial centre. It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.

London is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End, and the East End.

The heart of London is the City, its financial and business centre. Numerous banks, offices, and firms are situated there, including the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange, and the Old Bailey. Few people live here, but over a million people come to the City to work. There are some famous ancient buildings within the City. Perhaps the most striking of them is the St. Paul's Cathedral, the greatest of English churches. It was built in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren. The Tower of London was founded by Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison. Now it is a museum.

Westminster is the governmental part of London.

Nearly all English kings and queens have been crowned in Westminster Abbey. Many outstanding statesmen, scientists, writers, poets, and painters are buried here: Newton, Darwin, Chaucer, Dickens, Tennyson, Kipling, etc.

Across the road from Westminster Abbey is Westminster Palace, the seat of the British Parliament. The Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament is famous for its big bell, known as "Big Ben". Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen.

The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there.

The Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. It was named in memory of Admiral Nelson's victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson's Column stands in the middle of the square.

On the north side of the Trafalgar Square is the National Portrait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum — the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc, and is also famous for its library.

There are a lot of factories, workshops, and docks in the East End.

 

2.Questions:

1. Is London the largest city in the world?
2. What's the population of London?
3. Traditionally London is divided into four parts. Can you name them?
4. What do you know about the City?
5. Who was the St. Paul's Cathedral built by?
6. Who founded the Tower of London? When was it rebuilt?
7. What is the governmental part of London?
8. What building has more historic associations than any other building in London?
9. What is Big Ben?
10. Can you describe the Trafalgar Square?
11. Where do the working people of London live?
12. What are the most famous London museums and art galleries?

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3. Выучить слова. Подготовиться к словарному диктанту. 
Vocabulary:

numerous — многочисленный
ancient — древний, старинный
striking — поразительный, замечательный
to found — основывать
fortress — крепость
royal — королевский
to crown — короновать
outstanding — выдающийся
statesman — государственный деятель
to bury — хоронить
tower — башня
official residence — официальная резиденция

wealth — богатство
luxury — роскошь
in memory of— в память о
to contain — содержать
priceless — бесценный

Выполнить тест письменно для повторения пройденного материала. 

TEST

1. ....  is the largest country in the world.

A) Russia 

B) China

C) America

2. Great Britain is washed by the ..... Sea.

A) Northern

B) Mediterranean 

C) Baltic

3. In its narrowest part the English Channel is called …

A) La Manche

B) the Thames

C) the Straight of Dover

4. The UK consists of … parts.

A) three

B) four

C) five

5. Northern Ireland is a part of … .

A) Great Britain

B) the UK

C) the Irish Republic

6. People living in Scotland are called … .

A) Irish

B) Scottish

C) English

7. The United Kingdom is a … monarchy.

A) absolute

B) state

C) constitutional

8. The island of Great Britain is surrounded … water.

A) by

B) from

C) with

9. The climate on the British Isles is generally … .

A) severe

B) continental

C) mild

10. The longest river in the UK is … .

A) the Thames

B) the Severn

C) Thames

11.  … occupies a vast territory.

A)Greece  

B) Mongolia

C) Russia

12. The ...  climate is coldest one.

A) tropical

B) arctic 

C) highland

13. The USA is surrounded  by the ..... Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

A) Indian

B) Pacific

C) Arctic

14. Arbat is … street of Moscow.

A) the longest

B) the most famous

C) the most long

15. The City is the … of the UK.

A) financial center

B) Stock Exchange

C) heart

16. Moscow is … city in Russia.

A) the largest

B) large

C) the larger

17. Moscow was founded … Yury Dolgoruky.

A) by

B) –

C) with

18. … can't call London a typical English city.

A) Nobody

B) One

C) Somebody

19. The island of Great Britain is divided … three parts.

A) into

B) to

C) in

20. In Britain people ... on the right.

a) are driving

b) drives

c) drive

21. The  ...  is the longest river in Europe.

a) Volga

b) Amur

c) Ob

22. ...  is the highest mountain in Russia.

a) Elbrus

b) Kazbek

c) Shkhara

23. The  ...  is the heart of Moscow.

a) Kremlin

b) Ermitage

c) Moscow City

24. ... Tate Gallery is the main modern art museum in ... .

a) Moscow

b) London

c) Paris

25. He was in ... last year. It is the capital of Northern Ireland

a) Belfast

b) Cardiff

c) Edinburgh