Мультимедийная презентация к уроку "Let's go to London!"

it is the largest city in Britain and one of

the largest in the world. Its population is about 7 million people.

of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1952 upon the

death of her father, King George VI. Throughout her reign she has been a symbol of unity and continuity within the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth
of Nations.

Elizabeth II

Queen. Although in use for the many official events and

receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors. When the flag is flying on the top she is at home.

It has an indoor swimming pool and a cinema.

at 11.30 a.m. every day in the summer and about

every other day the rest of the year. It lasts about 45 minutes.

clock tower on the eastern end of the Houses of

Parliament in London. It is named after Sir Benjamin Hall. The booming 13.5-ton bell first rang out in 1859.

castle. It is the oldest place and the most famous

of all historical buildings in London. It stands today almost unchanged since first it was built in the 11th century. It was a castle, a palace, a zoo, a prison, but it is only a museum today.

The Tower of London

the Crown Jewels. They have the biggest diamond in the

world – the “Star of Africa”.

a centuries old legend says that if the ravens leave,

the Tower and kingdom will fall. Being a superstitious person, Charles II decreed that there should always be at least six ravens in residence at the Tower of London. One of the Yeoman Warders is a Ravenmaster and cares for the ravens, feeding them meat and bird biscuits. The ravens are well cared for and can live a long time. The oldest raven died at age 44.

in London. It is one of the oldest bridges in

London . It is over a hundred years old.

west End of London. On the column in the centre

there is a stature of Admiral Nelson who defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Trafalgar Square is the place where the meetings and demonstrations take place.

Every year, over two million visitors go there to see

the lifelike wax figures of famous people. You can see famous actors, models, sports, royals and politicians. Famous criminals are kept in the Chamber of Horrors.

the Britain. Its highest point is 135 m. It was

opened on 1 February 2000 in London on the Thames. There’s a wonderful view from it.

London. It’s a pleasure to watch Londoners walk and jog

in the park, eat their sandwiches, talk, sunbathe, read books and enjoy music.

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