Учебная презентация по английскому языку "London - the capital of the United Kingdom"

The red double-decker bus is an iconic symbol of London.

Taxicab service in London is provided by the famous black cabs.

The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5-kilometres undersea rail tunnel linking the United Kingdom with France, the longest undersea tunnels in the world. The tunnel carries high-speed Eurostar passenger trains. In 1996 the tunnel was identified as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

The City is
today a major business
and financial
centre.
Every
weekday
three
hundred thousand workers
come into
the City
to work in small and
large
business and financial institutions.

A growing number of tall buildings and skyscrapers exist in the City, principally for use by the financial sector.

Tower 42 or
National Westminster
Tower

Heron Tower
under construction

Right: The tower contrasted with other buildings.

Left: Looking south down Bishopsgate, one of the main roads leading through London's financial district

It is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It was was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The castle was used as a prison and as a royal residence. Today the Tower of London is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. Its most popular attractions are the Royal Menagerie and displays of armour. The Crown Jewels are currently stored in the Tower.

They have been the Royal Bodyguard since at least 1509, popularly known as the
Beefeaters. For everyday duties, they wear a dark blue and red undress uniform. Historically they are responsible for looking after any prisoners and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they act as tour guides. Yeomen Warders participate in the “Ceremony of the Keys” each night.

At least six ravens are kept at the Tower at all times, in accordance with the belief that if they are absent, the kingdom will fall. They are under the care of the Yeomen Warders. The Tower's ravens are given individual names. The diet includes fresh fruit, cheese and fresh meat, as well as vitamins and other supplements.

The Palace of Westminster,
also known as
the Houses of Parliament
or Westminster
Palace,
is the meeting
place of the two
houses of the
Parliament of the United Kingdom-
the House of
Lords and the House of Commons.

The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
The Clock Tower was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May.
It is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world.

It is the official London residence of the British monarch. It contains the offices of the Royal Household, the largest private garden, the Queen’s Gallery with works of art from the Royal Collection, the well-known balcony on which the Royal Family traditionally greets crowds outside.

The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection. The Royal Collection includes paintings, furniture, ceramics, clocks, silver, sculpture, jewellery, books, arms and armour. It is on public display.

or Millennium Wheel, is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK, visited by over 3.5 million people annually. The wheel carries 32 sealed and air-conditioned
egg-shaped passenger capsules representing one of the London Boroughs. Each 10 tonne capsule holds 25 people, who are free to walk around inside, though seating is provided.

It is a famous round open space at a street junction, a busy meeting place and a tourist attraction. Piccadilly, located in the heart of London, is the perfect place to begin any city adventure: going
shopping, visiting theatres and clubs.

It is the seat of the Bishop of London, a busy working church, with daily services. Important services held at St Paul's include the funerals of several British military leaders (Nelson, Wellington, Churchill).
St. Paul's was used for the marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer.

It is one of the most famous bridges in the world. It is bascule bridge, stands in the City, close to the Tower of London that gave it its name. Tower Bridge is still busy nowadays. It is crossed by over 40,000 people every day.

It is a square in central London. With its position in the heart of London, it is a tourist attraction. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar. At its centre is Nelson’s Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. The battle was Britain's greatest naval victory, but during the war Nelson was fatally wounded.The square is also used as a location for political demonstrations and community gatherings, such as the celebration of New Year's Eve in London.

It is a large church, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for monarchs.
Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton will marry at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 April 2011.

It is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and famous murderers.

Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.
The Reading Room is a modern information centre and a collection of books on history, art, travel and other subjects on open shelves.