Název školy: ZŠ Varnsdorf, Edisonova 2821, okres Děčín, příspěvková organizace Jazyk a jazyková komunikace, Anglický jazyk, Londýn Autor: Michaela Galbavá, DiS. Název materiálu:VY_22_INOVACE_22/I.SADA Anotace: Prezentace je určena pro žáky II.stupně ZŠ, slouží k výkladu a opakování učiva LONDÝN Období: září – prosinec 2011

LONDON

 London is the capital of the U.K.  London is also the capital of England.  London is a cosmopolitan city, there are people of many nationalities.  Population is about 7 million inhabitants.  London is situated on the Thames.  London is the centre of cultural, political and social activities. [2]

History  The city was founded 2,000 years ago.  43 AD - London was the setlement of The Romans, they called it Londinium.  William the Conqueror came to England after the famous battle of Hastings.  1599 – William Shakespeare had opened a theatre – The Globe.  1665 – London survived plague.  1666 – The Great Fire of London, two thirds of the city were destroyed.

Symbols of London  Double-deckers  London Eye  Red post boxes  Phoneboxes  Black cabs  Big Ben  Swiss Re  Tower Bridge  Beefeaters  Can you name others famous places or symbols of London?

Transport  London transport is one of quite high quality.  The most important airports:  Heathrow  Gatwick  You can take one of the means of transport:  Red double/decker buses  Tube – the oldest underground in the world  Black taxis, they are also called cabs

Sightseeing in London  There are many places of interests:  Tower of London  It was built by W. the Conqueror. It was once a royal palace, then a prison and fortress. It's a museum now. The Crown Jewels are kept there.  It is guarded by Beefeaters

Tower Bridge  The Tower Bridge is a great symbol of London.  It is the best known of all the bridges spanning the Thames.  The bridge opens in the middle and goes up when huge ships want to pass through.

St. Paul‘s Cathedral  Is one of the largest in the world.  It was built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great fire of London.  The royal wedding ceremonies are held there. For example: Prince William and Kate Middleton had their wedding there.  Many famous people are buried there Westminster Abbey  English kings and queens have been crowned here and many of them are buried here.  Inside there is the well known Poets Corner.

The Houses of Parliament  The Houses of Parliament are the seat of Parliament.  The business of Parliament takes place in two places, the House of Commons and the House of Lords.  Parliament exists to challenge the work of government, approve new laws and debate government policy and current issues. Big Ben  It is the famous clock tower and its characteristic bell ringing.  It is called after Sir Benjamin Hall, one of the ministers.  He was called Big Ben by people.  The strike of Big Ben is used by BBC as a time signal.

Trafalgar Square  A high column with Nelsons statue stands in the middle of the square.  It is also very popular place for demonstrations and meetings.  At Christmas time a big decorated Christmas tree stands there. Piccadilly Circus  There are London best known theatres and cinemas, the most famous restaurant and night-clubs.  There is a statue of Eros, the Greek god of Love.

Buckingham Palace  Has become the official royal residence.  Every midday the Changing of the Guard takes place.

Parks  Hyde Park- is one of the largest parks in central London, United Kingdom, and one of the Royal park of London, famous for its Speakers‘ Corner.  %BDn%29 %BDn%29  St. James‘s Park - park in the City of Westminster, central London - the oldest of the Royal Parks of London.   Regent's park - is one of the Royal Parks of London. It is in the central London, partly in the City of Westminster. It contains Regent's College and the London Zoo. 

Downing Street 10  Is the residence of British Prime Minister.  The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is David Cameron.  dex.php?title=Speci%C3% A1ln%C3%AD:Citovat&pag e=Downing_Street&id= dex.php?title=Speci%C3% A1ln%C3%AD:Citovat&pag e=Downing_Street&id= Greenwich  Greenwich is best known for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time.  It is the Old Royal Observatory.  g/wiki/Kr%C3%A1lov sk%C3%A1_greenvi chsk%C3%A1_obser vato%C5%99 g/wiki/Kr%C3%A1lov sk%C3%A1_greenvi chsk%C3%A1_obser vato%C5%99

Places of interest  London Eye – the largest observation wheel in the world  The Globe – William Shakespeare‘s Theatre  Madame Tussaud‘s Museum – famous for its collection of wax figures  The British Musem – the biggest in the world, contains world-famous collections.  Windsor Castle – the oldest inhabited royal residence in London  Harrod‘s – shopping centre of the Royal Family  Oxford Street – shopping street etc.

REVIEW  Have you ever been to London?  Which places would you like to visit?  What are the symbols of London?  Can you name the royal residences?  Where is the Speaker's Corner?  What‘s the name of the Shakespeare‘s theatre?  When was the Great Fire of London?  Which river flows through London?  Tell me three basic facts about London.  Name five places of interest in London.  What about the means of transport?

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