London is …

Originator of the big English dictionary (1777)

Dr. Samuel Dr. Samuel Johnson said Johnson said : :

«When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: for there is in London all that life can afford»

Dr. Samuel Dr. Samuel Johnson said Johnson said : :

«When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life: for there is in London all that life can afford»

Find out what they liked and disliked about their cityFind out what they liked and disliked about their city

Londoners new and old talk about Britain’s capitalLondoners new and old talk about Britain’s capital

Sum up the character of London and Londoners 

 The best thing about London

 The worst thing about London

  John   

 Anna   

 Tom   

 Pranas   

 Sarah   

JOHNJOHN'I’ve lived in London for thirty years. I work as a lawyer in the City. The best thing about London is the international mix. It is very cosmopolitan, and increasingly so. The worst g thing is pigeons and congestion.' The traffic is terrible! Londoners are very open-minded.’

Writing home Imagine you arrive to live in London to start a new life.

You go to the internet café to write home.

Complete the e-mail with your own ideas. Dear …. .

How are you? I arrived in London on Tuesday.

I’m living in …(a flat/house/bed-sit) in …(area in London)

The most difficult about living in London is …

The best thing about London is …

Hope you are all well. I will call you next week.

Love….

St James's and St Giles'sSt James's and St Giles's To the tourist of London who is curious in To the tourist of London who is curious in facts, facts, I'll point out some things in the principal I'll point out some things in the principal tracts, tracts, Two places there are where the poor and rich Two places there are where the poor and rich Live so like each other, there's no telling Live so like each other, there's no telling which. which. One parish, St James's, par excellence call'd,One parish, St James's, par excellence call'd,The West End of town and the fashionable The West End of town and the fashionable world;world;The other St Giles's, if true rumour speaks.The other St Giles's, if true rumour speaks.Is inhabited solely by Emigrant Greeks.Is inhabited solely by Emigrant Greeks.So don't be astonished at what I shall say,So don't be astonished at what I shall say,St James and St Giles I have seen in my day,St James and St Giles I have seen in my day,

In the former they live on the National Debt,In the former they live on the National Debt,In the latter they live on what they can get..,In the latter they live on what they can get..,In St James's they keep up their spirits with In St James's they keep up their spirits with wine, wine, In St Giles's they're drunk, on "blue ruin" by In St Giles's they're drunk, on "blue ruin" by nine. nine. In St James's they banquet on Silver in state,In St James's they banquet on Silver in state,In St Giles's the same with a two penny plate.In St Giles's the same with a two penny plate.In St James's the officers mess at their club,In St James's the officers mess at their club,In St Giles's they often have messes for grub.In St Giles's they often have messes for grub.In St James's they feed on the highest of In St James's they feed on the highest of game,game,In St Giles's they live on foul air just the same.In St Giles's they live on foul air just the same.

Oyster is a plastic smartcard as a form of electronic ticketing (instead of paper tickets) used on public transport based in Greater London in EnglandOyster is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Over ground and most National Rail services in London.

1.Which of the seesigtings did you see?2. Which places of interest would you like to visit?Use: I’d like to visit …If I had a chance I would visit3. What was the most interesting information you learnt in the video?What was the most surprising?

Which words you can use to describe London. Start the sentence….

In my opinion London is …

It seems to me that…

I may be wrong but ...

I think that… I’m sorry but… I can ‘t agree with

you that…

busy noisy sleepy fast

cosmopolitan lively modern

medieval centre tall skyscraper

crowded dangerous safe dirty clean

industrial unique wealthy

poor cheap expensive

slow interesting boring

What does this word mean?Match the words given below with a suitable description

excursion sightseeing cathedral tour monument heritage memorial gallery voyage museum

1. A structure that is preserved because of its historical importance.

2. A position, possession or privilege which is inherited.

3. The act of seeing places and things of interest, especially as a tourist.

4. A building for storing and exhibiting objects of artistic, scientific or historical interest.

5. A room for displaying works of art. 6. A journey in which a number of places are

visited. 7. A journey, especially on a ship. 8. A pleasure-trip made by a number of people. 9. An object or institution established in memory

of an event or person. 10. The principal church of a bishop's see.

1 - monument 2- heritage 3 - sightseeing 4 - museum 5 – gallery 6 – tour 7 – voyage 8 – excursion 9 – memorial 10 – cathedral

The PuzzleMatch the beginnings and the ends of the sentences in the fact file1. The City of London a. was built after the Great Fire of London.

2. Buckingham Palace b. is for Queen Elizabeth ' home where she often stays at Christmas and Easter.

3. Trafalgar Squarec. was a fortress, a palace, a prison, a zoo, and now it is a museum.

4. Royal Opera House d. is where the queen lives5. St Paul's Cathedral e. was built to remember the battle of Trafalgar.

6. Oxford Street f. is London's biggest art museum.

7. The National Gallery g. is the lake in the middle of Hyde Park.

8. Windsor Castle h. is one of the most famous libraries in the world.

9. Westminster Abbey i. is Britain's main banking centre.

10. The Speaker's Corner j. is London's main shopping centre.

11. The Tower of London k. is in Covent Garden12. Regent's Park l. is famous for its lake as well as for London Zoo.

13. The Serpentine m. is the largest private collection in the world.

14. The Queen's Gallery n. is in Hyde Park where anyone can make a speech.

15. The British Museumo. is famous for the Poet's Corner.

 

The activity with the map of London.The activity with the map of London.

Find names of the streets in the map which end in the following ways

… Road

… Avenue

… Gardens

… Street

… Way

… Square

… Terrace

… Drive

… Lane

… Close

… Place

The activity with the map of London.The activity with the map of London.

Find names of the streets in the map which end in the following ways

… Road

… Avenue

… Gardens

… Street

… Way

… Square

… Terrace

… Drive

… Lane

… Close

… Place

Match up the clues on the left and the answer to the right. Name Two Squares:…Match up the clues on the left and the answer to the right. Name Two Squares:…

1. Two Squares a. Britishb. Tate

1.

2. Two Crosses c. Circled. Trafalgar

2.

3. Two Art Galleries e. Harrodsf. Jubilee

3.

4. Two Railway Stations g. Kingsh. V and A

4.

5. Two Bridges i. Bayswaterj. Hyde 5.

6. Two big shops k. Nottingham Courtl. Tower

6.

7. Two Museums m. Charringn. Regents

7.

8. Two Roads o. Waterloop. Leicester

8.

9. Two Parks q. Nationalr. Westminster

9.

10. Two Underground Lines s. Selfridgest. Paddington

10.

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Underground lines of London

Use the map of the Tube to complete the following:Use the map of the Tube to complete the following:

If you want to go from Victoria to Oxford Circus, it’s best to take the ………………. line.

The nearest station to the British Museum is ... ….. which is on both the.................. line and the … …………. line.

The … ………. line goes all the way to Heathrow Airport.

If you visit the House of Parliament, get off at … .

Piccadilly Circus is on both the ……… … line and … ….. line.

If you want to go from Victoria to Oxford Circus, it’s best to take the ………………. line.

The nearest station to the British Museum is ... ….. which is on both the.................. line and the … …………. line.

The … ………. line goes all the way to Heathrow Airport.

If you visit the House of Parliament, get off at … .

Piccadilly Circus is on both the ……… … line and … ….. line.

Victoria

Nottingham Court Central

Northern

Piccadilly

Westminster

Piccadilly Northern

The activity in pairsThe activity in pairs

Excuse meExcuse me could you tell me the way to the …?  would you tell me where the … is?  am I right for …I’m wondering   how can I get to …?Do you happen to know

  where …?

Sorry to trouble you, but

could you tell me the quickest way to the station?

Well, I’ll try. It ‘s just round the corner.

I’m sorry, I really don’t know. I don’t live in this area.

I think there is a bank down this road.

I’m afraid I don’t. Try the Information Center.

Well, let me think… I can’t tell you, I’m afraid. I’m a tourist myself.

It’s five minutes from here on foot/ by bus/by car

I’m afraid I can’t help you. I don’t work here.

Fill in the gaps. Form the question and read the following sentences

… to Trafalgar Square? — Certainly. Go down Regent Street into Piccadilly Circus and then down the Haymarket.

… Hyde Park is? — I really have no idea. I'm also a stranger here. You'd better ask the policeman over there. He'll give you all the information you want.

… the National Gallery? — Oh, that's quite a long way from here. Go as far as the next corner and take bus № 5.

…Buckingham Palace? — It's about 15 minutes' run by bus №9 from here. If you tell the conductor, he'll put you down there.

…Hyde Park by the Underground? — Sure. Take the Underground from Mansion House.

… St. James's Park? — No, madam. You are going the wrong way. In fact, in the opposite direction. You'll have to go back to the bottom of this road, take the first turning on your left and walk straight on as far as the third crossroad. You can't possibly miss it.

… to Trafalgar Square? — Certainly. Go down Regent Street into Piccadilly Circus and then down the Haymarket.

… Hyde Park is? — I really have no idea. I'm also a stranger here. You'd better ask the policeman over there. He'll give you all the information you want.

… the National Gallery? — Oh, that's quite a long way from here. Go as far as the next corner and take bus № 5.

…Buckingham Palace? — It's about 15 minutes' run by bus №9 from here. If you tell the conductor, he'll put you down there.

…Hyde Park by the Underground? — Sure. Take the Underground from Mansion House.

… St. James's Park? — No, madam. You are going the wrong way. In fact, in the opposite direction. You'll have to go back to the bottom of this road, take the first turning on your left and walk straight on as far as the third crossroad. You can't possibly miss it.

Excuse me, could you tell me the way

Excuse me, sir, but would you tell me where

Would you mind telling me how I can get from here to

Excuse me, could you tell me the way to

One moment, sir. Can I get to

Excuse me; am I right for

Skim through the advertisement of a tour Skim through the advertisement of a tour company company and choose the tour you like best. Answer the and choose the tour you like best. Answer the questions which follow.questions which follow.

Skim through the advertisement of a tour Skim through the advertisement of a tour company company and choose the tour you like best. Answer the and choose the tour you like best. Answer the questions which follow.questions which follow.

1. London's West End. Half Day Tour No. 1

Royal Albert Hall. The tour begins with a visit inside the Royal Albert Hall, famous for its concerts and shows. We then drive on to Westminster to see the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall and the entrance to Downing Street. We next g: to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard. Lively Shopping streets, peaceful parks. We drive through lively shopping street: peaceful parks, through Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square, past the National Gallery and see many of London's theatres. This tour is a must for those who want to understand more about London and its people.

Prices: £19.50 Adults; £ 17.00 Children (3-16yrs)

1. London's West End. Half Day Tour No. 1

Royal Albert Hall. The tour begins with a visit inside the Royal Albert Hall, famous for its concerts and shows. We then drive on to Westminster to see the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall and the entrance to Downing Street. We next g: to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard. Lively Shopping streets, peaceful parks. We drive through lively shopping street: peaceful parks, through Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square, past the National Gallery and see many of London's theatres. This tour is a must for those who want to understand more about London and its people.

Prices: £19.50 Adults; £ 17.00 Children (3-16yrs)

2. Discovering London. Full Day Tour No. 4 — Lunch included

Royal Albert Hall. The tour begins with a visit inside the Royal Albert Hall, famous for its concerts and shows. We then drive on into town to see Trafalgar Square and the impressive Nelson's Column, drive past Horse Guards Barracks and Downing Street, Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey. Here we see the 19th century Gothic building housing Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Buckingham Palace, famous shops and theatres. From Westminster, we drive t Buckingham Palace where we will watch the colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony This part of the tour will also show you some of London's best and brightest spots for shopping and entertainments.

Prices: £48.50 Adults; £43.50 Children (3-16yrs)

2. Discovering London. Full Day Tour No. 4 — Lunch included

Royal Albert Hall. The tour begins with a visit inside the Royal Albert Hall, famous for its concerts and shows. We then drive on into town to see Trafalgar Square and the impressive Nelson's Column, drive past Horse Guards Barracks and Downing Street, Parliament Square and Westminster Abbey. Here we see the 19th century Gothic building housing Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Buckingham Palace, famous shops and theatres. From Westminster, we drive t Buckingham Palace where we will watch the colorful Changing of the Guard ceremony This part of the tour will also show you some of London's best and brightest spots for shopping and entertainments.

Prices: £48.50 Adults; £43.50 Children (3-16yrs)

3. London Highlights and Thames Cruise. Half Day Tour No. 29London Highlights. Our tour takes us to the City of London — "The Square Mile of money". Here we see the Stock Exchange, the Bank of England and the Mansion House official residence of London's Lord Mayor. Then onto the Royal Albert Hall, famous for its concerts and shows and the impressive Natural History and Victoria & Albert Museums in South Kensington, St. Paul's Cathedral, Fleet Street and finally Trafalgar Square with its impressive statue of Admiral Nelson.Thames Cruise. Aboard our charted vessel, a Thames waterman will tell you fascinating stories about the famous river, pointing out historical landmarks along the way including St. Paul's Cathedral, The Tower of London and of course, Tower Bridge. This tour ends at Savoy Pier after Thames Cruise.Prices: £ 17.00 Adults; £14.50 Children (3-16yrs)

3. London Highlights and Thames Cruise. Half Day Tour No. 29London Highlights. Our tour takes us to the City of London — "The Square Mile of money". Here we see the Stock Exchange, the Bank of England and the Mansion House official residence of London's Lord Mayor. Then onto the Royal Albert Hall, famous for its concerts and shows and the impressive Natural History and Victoria & Albert Museums in South Kensington, St. Paul's Cathedral, Fleet Street and finally Trafalgar Square with its impressive statue of Admiral Nelson.Thames Cruise. Aboard our charted vessel, a Thames waterman will tell you fascinating stories about the famous river, pointing out historical landmarks along the way including St. Paul's Cathedral, The Tower of London and of course, Tower Bridge. This tour ends at Savoy Pier after Thames Cruise.Prices: £ 17.00 Adults; £14.50 Children (3-16yrs)

1 .What places of interest do the four tours offer?

2. The riverboat tour lasts a whole day, doesn't it?

3. Which tour does not include Buckingham Palace?

4. All four tours take the visitors to the Royal Albert Hall, don't they?

5. Scan the text for details. Choose the tour you like best. Explain your choice.

Project workLondon on footTwo fellow students live and study

in London at the University of Arts at the Faculty of Design and at London College of Fashion. Today their friends from the little Russian town Yelets arrive to London. Imagine that you are a guide. You are having an excursion though London.

London on footTwo fellow students live and study

in London at the University of Arts at the Faculty of Design and at London College of Fashion. Today their friends from the little Russian town Yelets arrive to London. Imagine that you are a guide. You are having an excursion though London.

Use the following words and expressions.try to hold someone’s attention –заинтересовать кого-либоbut its unreal to surround unsurroudable – нельзя объять необъятноеcombined dinner – комплексный обедrepeated visit – повторное посещениеthe heart of the city – сердце городаaccording to plan – согласно плануto lay down a route – наметить маршрут

Use the following words and expressions.try to hold someone’s attention –заинтересовать кого-либоbut its unreal to surround unsurroudable – нельзя объять необъятноеcombined dinner – комплексный обедrepeated visit – повторное посещениеthe heart of the city – сердце городаaccording to plan – согласно плануto lay down a route – наметить маршрут

Useful websitesUseful websiteswww.londontown.com This is a website for first-time visitors to London. It has information on hotels, sights and restaurants.www.24hourmuseum.co.uk This is a website with information on every single museum in London.Here are some good websites with information on hotels, theatres, cinemas, pubs and bars:www.londonnet.co.ukwww.viewlondon.co.ukwww.timeout.com/londonHere are some websites to help you find an address and plan your route:www.streetmap.co.ukwww.multimap.co.uk

Imagine that you are a guide. Think a lot about your sightseeing trip by riverboat. Use the following proverbs in your tour.

Imagine that you are a guide. Think a lot about your sightseeing trip by riverboat. Use the following proverbs in your tour.

A. He will never set Thames on fire

B. Much water has flowed under the bridges since then

C. A great ship asks deep waters

D. Sink or swim

E. Never cross a bridge till you come to it

F. Still waters run deep

G. To come out dry

H. To draw water with a sieve

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