Places of Interest of London: Westminster Abbey. The presentation is made by VED GALINA ALEXANDROVNA, a teacher of the English language of school #3 of the town of Alexandrov, Vladimir region

Westminster Abbey is situated not far from the Houses of Parliament.

The oldest part of it was built in the 8th century The oldest part of it was built in the 8th century. The construction of the Abbey was finished in 1065. Since that time it is a place for royal coronation.

The Abbey is the burial place for a lot of great people – kings, queens, politicians, writers and artists. Charles Darwin, Sir Isaak Newton and David Livingstone are buried in the Abbey.

In Westminster Abbey there is the grave of the Unknown Warrior In Westminster Abbey there is the grave of the Unknown Warrior. Church services are usually held in the Abbey .

Westminster Abbey is a symbol of England Westminster Abbey is a symbol of England. Visitors can see different exhibitions in some of the buildings.

Most of them are devoted to British monarchs and the history of the country.

Westminster Abbey was first called "West Monastery", which later transformed into the modern name.

A lot of tourists visit the Abbey every day and admire its beautiful Gothic buildings.

Answer the questions on the topic: 1 Answer the questions on the topic: 1. Where is Westminster Abbey situated? 2. When was the construction of the Abbey finished? 3. Is the Abbey a place of royal coronation? 4. Who is buried there? 5. Is the Abbey a symbol of England?

6. Can people visit church services in the Abbey. 7 6. Can people visit church services in the Abbey? 7. What can people see in some of the buildings? 8. What exhibitions are held there? 9. What was the first name of the Abbey? 10. What do the visitors admire in the Abbey?

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