Westminster Abbey London Bridge Big Ben

Разработала:

Полина Мария Сергеевна

учитель английского языка

МАОУ СОШ №5, г.Стрежевой

LONDON

The Houses of Parliament• It is a place

where the British Government sits.

• It consists of three parts: the Royal Apartments, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

Big Ben• It’s a clock in the

tower and it is a big bell.

• You can hear it every hour.

• There is no lift and there are three hundred and forty steps (340).

• It weighs 13.5 tons.

Tower Bridge• It is the oldest and

famous bridge across the Thames.

• it was made of wood by the Romans, but it was often burnt down.

• Later it was made of stone.

Buckingham Palace• It’s the London home of

the Queen. • Buckingham Palace was

built between 1702 and 1705.

• Changing the guards takes place there.

• The palace is open to public.

The Tower of London• It has a long history. In

the past it was a fortress, a prison, a castle and a zoo.

• It was built to protect the city from the enemies.

• Nowadays this building is a very popular museum.

Westminster Abbey

• Historical and administrative center of London

• The coronation of all British King and Queens takes place in Westminster Abbey

• Some famous people are buried there

The London Eye• It’s the biggest

observation wheel in the world.

• It is situated on the banks of the River Thames in Central London

• It’s height is 135 meters.

Trafalgar Square• It is the central

square of London and traditional place for people to meet.

• The statue of national hero Admiral Nelson stands there.

Oxford Street• It is the biggest

shopping street in London.

• There are 548 shops in Oxford Street.

• Each Christmas the street is decorated with festive lights.

Pronounce the names of the places carefully. (приложение №1)

Do the tasks!

Westminster Abbey

London Bridge

Big Ben

What is it?

Trafalgar Square

London Bridge

Tate Gallery

What is it?

The Tower of London

St. Paul’s

Trafalgar Square

What is it?

Tower Bridge

London Eye

Westminster Abbey

What is it?

The Houses of Parliament

Buckingham Palace

Westminster Abbey

What is it?

London Zoo

London Bridge

London Eye

What is it?

It is time to relax!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oucZ7t1CzI

Match the parts and read them aloud

• The Tower of Palace• Trafalgar Parliament • The British Ben• Buckingham Square• Westminster museum• The Houses of London• Big Abbey

Check yourselves• The Tower of London• Trafalgar Square• Buckingham Palace• Westminster Abbey• The Houses of Parliament• Big Ben• The British museum

Listen to the recorder(приложение №2)

Put in the missing words (приложение №3)

Check yourselves1. It’s different from other European capitals.2. There are many places to visit: museums,

art galleries, theatres…3. Oh, yesterday I saw the Houses of

Parliament, heard the voice of Big Ban, visited the famous Tower.

4. The coronation of all British Kings and Queens takes place there.

Choose the right variant:

1) The Tower of London is:

a) a museum b) a prison c) a shop

2) Big Ben is the name of:

a) the clock towerb) the palacec) the church

3) Which bridge is in London?

a) Brooklyn Bridge b) Tower Bridgec) Boston Bridge

4) The Queen lives in: a) the Tower of Londonb) the Houses of

Parliamentc) Buckingham Palace

Choose the right variant:

5. The Bloody tower is in a) The Tower of Londonb) the Houses of

Parliamentc) Westminster Abbey

6. The country’s leaders speak in

a) The Houses of Parliament

b) Big Benc) Buckingham Palace

True or false:• Buckingham Palace is the official residence of

the Queen. • Big Ben is a beautiful London museum.• The main river of London is Mississippi.• Nelson’s statue is situated on Trafalgar Square.• Changing the guard takes place near the Tower

Bridge.• The Tower of London used to be a palace, a

fortress and a prison.

Put in the missing words and tell about your trip

London is the … of Great Britain. It is a very … city. London is one of the most … and interesting … in Europe.. There are many …, art …, cinemas, theatres and … parks in London.

cities, capital, museums, old, galleries, beautiful, important

Write your answers into the table

(приложение №4)

Check the text of your classmate

Check yourselvesLondon is the capital of Great Britain. It is a very old city. London is one of the most important and interesting cities in Europe. There are many museums, art galleries, cinemas, theatres and beautiful parks in London.

Fill in the tableand

read your answers(приложение №5)

These sentences may help you

Trafalgar Squareis the central square of London

London consists of three parts.

Big Ban is a clock in the tower and it is a big bell.

Buckingham Palace is home of the Queen

The coronation of all British King and Queens takes place in Westminster Abbey

Some famous people are buriedin Westminster Abbey

The biggest observation wheel in the world is The London Eye

Oxford Streetis the biggest shopping street in

London.

The London Eye’s height is 135 meters.

GOOD JOB! Choose a smile for your own according to your

work at the lesson. Be objective!

I did all my best! Excellent!

I tried as much as I could. Rather good!

I should learn English better! Not very well…

HomeworkWrite an advert for

visitors to Londonor

Ex. 9, p. 74

Thank you for the lesson!