1. LONDON
PLACES OF INTEREST

2. Westminster Abbey also known as Collegiate Church of St. Peter
the place where many outstanding Englishmen are buried, among them well-known poets, writers, scientists, statesmen, painters and many others. 

3. Tower Bridge a masterpiece of engineering skill
was built at the end of the 19th century to match the medieval style of the fortress
lets big ocean ships move up the Thames from the ocean
the territory between the Tower and the bridge is called the Pool for that reason.

4. The British Museum
is one of the most famous museums in the world with the richest collections
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.

5. St. Paul's Cathedral is in the centre of London
is one of the largest churches in the world
was being built for 35 years and was completed in 1711
was built of white stone
on top of St. Paul's Cathedral is a high dome, which contains the Whispering Gallery, where whisper can be heard at a great distance.

6. The Tower of London is nine hundred years old
stands on the Thames in the early days of the history of England
the English kings lived in the Tower in the early days of the history of England
then it was a prison
the black ravens live in the gardens of the Tower now. There is a legend that without them the Tower will fall.
is a museum nowadays.

7. Big Ben the tower was built in 1858
the height of the tower and spire is 96.3 m.
the Clock Tower is the largest four-sided clock mechanism in the world, and in addition, with the most accurate clocks
there used to be a prison in Big Ben.

8. The London Eye or Millennium Wheel
is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames
is 135 m tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 m
it consists of 32 capsules each holding up 25 people
you can have an unforgettable view of more than fifty London’s famous landmarks from the London Eye.

9. Trafalgar Square in the centre of Trafalgar Square there is the column
on the top of the column there is a 17 feet-tall statue of Admiral Nelson who defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1809
the total high of the monument is 44 meters (184 feet)
there are many pigeons in the square and Londoners like to feed them.

10. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II
each time the royal family is in the palace, a flag flies on the roof
was built in 1705 by the Duke of Buckingham
every day at 11 am Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place
it has a cinema, a post-office, some cafés and a restaurant, a hospital and even a night club

11. Let’s have
a quiz
“London Trip”
Get ready!

12. 1. It’s also known as Collegiate Church of St. Peter.
Choose the correct variant (A,B or C)
1. It’s also known as Collegiate Church of St. Peter.
A. Westminster Abbey
B. St. Paul’s Cathedral
C. The Whispering Gallery

13. 2. What let big ocean ships move up the Thames from ocean?
A. The London Eye
B. Tower Bridge
C. The Tower of London

14. 3. What can you see on this picture?

15. A. The British Museum
B. The Tower of London
D. Trafalgar Square

16. 4. It ‘s most famous exhibits are Parthenon Sculptures, the Rosetta Stone, the mummies of Ancient Egypt.
The British Museum
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace

17. 5. One of the largest churches in the world, situated in the centre of London.
Collegiate Church
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Big Ben

18. 6. Where does the Changing of the Guard ceremony take place?

19. A. The Whispering Gallery
B. Westminster Abbey
C. Buckingham Palace

20. 7. What river does the Tower of London stand on?
The Severn
The Avon
The Thames

21. 8. The legend says that it will fall if the black ravens fly away from its garden…
Big Ben
The London Eye
The Tower of London

22. 9. It’s the largest of six bells of Westminster Palace in London.
A. Westminster Abbey
B. Big Ben
C. The British Museum

23. 10. It’s also known as Millennium Wheel
10. It’s also known as Millennium Wheel. You can have an unforgettable view of many London’s famous landmarks from it.
Tower Bridge
Trafalgar Square
The London Eye

24. 11. What statue one can see on the top of the column in the centre of Trafalgar Square?
Admiral Nelson
Queen Elizabeth II
St. Paul

25. 12. The official residence of the British monarchy is …
A. Buckingham Palace
B. Westminster Abbey
C. The Tower of London

26. Thank you for attention
That’s all.
Thank you for attention