Слайд 1The Sights of London
Презентацию приготовила: Сетова К.И
Учитель английского языка, с.Красный
Чикой
2016 г
Слайд 2London draws people from all over the world. Some come
on business, some come to study, to work or on
holiday. London is naturally a very English city and it is very cosmopolitan, containing goods, food and entertainment, as well as people, from many countries of the world
Слайд 3London stands on the river Thames. Crossing the river by
the Tower Bridge you can see the Tower of London.
It is one of the oldest buildings of the city. Many centuries ago it was a fortress, a royal palace and then a prison. Now it is a museum of arms.
Слайд 5The Tower of London is one of the most interesting
historic sights of London. The Tower was founded during the
Norman Conquest of England sometimes at the end of 1066. It has 20 towers and the most important of all is the White Tower, which was built by William the Conqueror.
Слайд 7The Tower of Bridge in the night
Слайд 8On the bank of the Thames, not far from the
Tower of London, you can see Westminster Palace, or the
Houses of Parliament. It is the seat of the British government and it is one of the most beautiful buildings in London. In one of its towers there is famous Big Ben, the largest clock of England. It strikes every quarter of an hour.
Слайд 10Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official London residence. Tourists always
go to see the ceremony of changing the Guard there.
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The British Museum is one of the most famous museums
in the world with the richest collections. It exhibits man
works from all over the world from prehistoric period to modern times. The most famous exhibits of the British Museum are the Parthenon Sculptures, the Rosetta Stone, the mummies of Ancient Egypt. The entry to the museum is free but for several special exhibitions you need tickets.
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The London Eye is the major feature of London’s skyline.
It consists of thirty-two capsules each holding up twenty-five people.
For breathtaking experience and unforgettable view of more than fifty London’s famous landmarks you have just to climb aboard and take a thirty minute ‘excursion’.
Слайд 16The present St. Paul's Cathedral, which was built between 1675
and 1710, is the fourth cathedral to occupy the site,
which was sacred even before Christianity arrived. The cathedral's immediate predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Слайд 17The present St. Paul's Cathedral
Слайд 18Trafalgar Square, the largest square in London, is often considered
the heart of the city. Ever since the Middle Ages,
this area has been a central meeting place. In the middle of the square stands a tall column honoring admiral Nelson.
Слайд 20Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks
most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated.
The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock-tower itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall. The tower is not open to the general public, but those with a "special interest" may arrange a visit to the top of the Clock Tower
Слайд 22Лексический тест Match:
Лексический тест Match:
Слайд 23Choose the right variant:
The Tower of London is: a)
a prison b) a museum c) a shop
2) Big Ben
is the name of: a) the clock tower b) the palace c) the church
3) Which bridge is in London? a) Brooklyn Bridge b) Tower Bridge c) Boston Bridge
4) The Queen lives in: a) the Tower of London b) the Houses of Parliament c) Buckingham Palace
Слайд 25https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Лондон
http://englishfull.ru/interesno/london.html
https://yandex.ru/images/search
http://www.ayda.ru/england/london/places/
http://www.russianlondon.com/aboutlondon/londonattractions.html
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