LET’S GO TO LONDON

BY KARIN OSTERMANN

Some questions1.In what part of Britain is london?2.What was the original name of London?3.Does Great Britain belong to the Economical European Community4.What’s the main river that crosses London?5.How many people live in London?

LOCATION

The answers1. Where is London?

London is located in Europe and more specifically in the United Kingdom (UK). London is in the southeast of the England and comprises of two main areas, the City and Westminster. As the capital of England, London is considered to be the 9th largest city in the world.

2. London was called Londinium by the Romans

3. Does Great Britain belong to the Economical European CommunityIt is in the European Union but it has its own currency, not Euro.

4. What’s the main river that crosses London? Thames River

4. How many inhabitants London has? London has a population of 7,556,900 people

currency• The UK's currency is the pound sterling (£ / GBP).

NOTES (£5, £10, £20 and £50) COINS (1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1

and £2)

London symbols

What are some symbols of London?

LONDON SYMBOLS

What isa beefeater?

Fish and chips

WEATHER• What’s the weather like in July in London? English weather is rather unpredictable but has an average of 20-28 degrees

celcius, and a few days of rain.

• What season is July? Summer.

Types of transport• You can get around London in several ways: Walking, Docklands

Light Railway, Taxi, Cycling, car, Local Trains in London, London Buses, London Trams, Driving and London tube

Buses in London are red The London cab is black

Landmarks

What are some famous landmarks in Rome?

Important verbs: To sightsee, to visit, to hop-on/hop-off

What are these London landmarks called?

15

Big Ben

http://www.architectureweek.org.uk/eventimages/4140_Trafalgar%20Sq%20Nigel%20Young.jpg

Let’s repeat some facts

1. Which river is the capital of England situated on?

2. What is London home of the Queen?

3. What’s the Prime Minister’s address?

4. What was the first prison of London?

5. How many parts does London have?

6. What is a “double-decker”?

7. What colour are taxis in London?

8. What colour are post-boxes in London?

9. How many people live in London?

10. What terrible disaster happened in London in 1666?

11. What was the original name of London?

12. What museum is situated on 221, Baker street?

14. What do Londoners call their metro?

15. How old is Big Ben?

16. The flag is waving over Buckingham palace. What does it mean?

17. Which department store is the largest in London?

18. Admiral Nelson is commemorated in one of London sights. What is it?

1. The Thames2. Buckingham Palace3. Downing Street, 104. The Tower5. 46. A red bus7. Black8. Red9. About 7,5 million10. Great Fire of London11. Londinium12. Sherlock Holmes Museum13. 414. London Tube15. 150th anniversary in May, 200916. The Queen is at home17. Harrod’s18. Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square

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