“ the sights of interest in london ” made by: luponos kyrylo form 8-a englishteacher :

“The sights of interest in London”

Made by: Luponos Kyrylo

Form 8-AEnglishteacher:

Sklyar L.L.

Presentation from theme:

London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. The population of the city is

about 9 mln people. London is situated on the zero meridian, who also often called

Greenwich. There are many world famous sights: Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Westminster

Palace complex with a Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, and others.

London

Her Majesty ELIZABETH II, THE QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace has the “Changing of the Guard” in front of

the palace every morning at 11 o’clock.

The Houses of Parliament in London, known also as the Palace of Westminster is the place where members of Parliament

gather to make laws.

The Houses of Parliament

The Palace of Westminster stands on the riverside near Westminster Abbey. Tourists always go to see

them.

The Houses of Parliament

The Clock Tower with the biggest bell is

known as Big Ben. The tower is 96.3 meters high. It weights 13

tons.

BIG BEN

Besides Big Ben there are four Little Bens which strike

before Big Ben.

BIG BEN

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square with a Nelson’s Colum in it, is the place where

mass meetings and demonstrations are held.

Trafalgar Square

For many years English people

have gathered on the square to start the celebrating of

the New Year.

The Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of the finest bridges over the River Thames not

only in England.

The Tower Bridge

It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It has become an iconic symbol of

London.

Westminster Abbey

It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for British monarchs and other famous people

of England.

Westminster Abbey, is a large,

mainly Gothic church, in

Westminster, London, located

just to the west of the Palace of Westminster.

Westminster Abbey

…if you like to travel, don’t forget:

See new places – meet new faces!

What have we done:- read new information about London;

- learnt many new English words;

- done the virtual travelling to the capital of the United Kingdom;

- met English culture;