Слайд 1The Land of traditions
The United Kingdom
Of Great Britain
and Northern
Ireland.
Слайд 3 London is the capital and the biggest city
of the UK. Over 8 million people live and work
in London. It is the main industrial centre.
Слайд 4THE THAMES
London is also one of the largest ports in
the UK. It stands on the River Thames.
Слайд 5Besides, London is a great educational and cultural centre. It
is a centre for business and tourism.
Слайд 6It goes without saying,
London is an old city;
London has always
been playing an important role in the life of the
country;
London enjoyed greater independence than the other cities in England;
the planning of London is chaotic;
there are a lot of tourist attractions in the West End;
the East End has always been different from the rest of metropolis;
London grows rapidly;
London is a multinational metropolis.
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Слайд 8LONDINIUM
London is an ancient city. It was founded more than
twenty centuries ago. When the Romans began invading the country
it was a small village.
Слайд 9London was largely destroyed
during the Great Fire in 1666.
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London consists of several parts which differ from one another.
The British capital is divided into 4 parts.
Слайд 12THE CITY
The City is the commercial heart of the
capital. A lot of banks and offices are located there.
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Lord Mayor of London lives in the City - in
the Mansion with a classic front very much like a
Greek temple.
The Lord Mayor is the first citizen of the City and the first Magistrate. He has the Keys of the City. No troops are allowed to cross the limits of the City, neither King nor Queen is allowed to come here without his permission.
The Lord' Mayor is elected every year by the Aldermen and every year on the second Saturday in November there is a great ceremony — "The Lord Mayor's Show."
The streets are packed with people, nobody wants to miss the great event. The Lord Mayor is dressed in a traditional medieval red velvet robe with fur and a golden chain, and a fantastic hat. He has flowers in his hands. The escort clad in picturesque 17th century uniform according to tradition, the Household Cavalry, the State Trumpeters and several military bands all lend additional splendour to the scene.
The Lord Mayor drives slowly through the cheering crowded streets from the Guildhall to the High Court of Justice to receive from the magistrates the Key of the City. The gilded historic carriage (300 years old) is drawn by six horses in red and gold harness. After the election the Lord Mayor holds his Grand Banquet in the Guildhall of the Corporation of the City.
Слайд 17London’s places of interest are well-known throughout the world.
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WESTMINSTER
It is impossible to imagine London without a splendid view
of the Houses of Parliament.
Слайд 19The Houses of Parliament is often called the Palace of
Westminster. It was built in medieval days.
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Big Ben is an integral part of the Houses of
Parliament. It is the name of the clock.