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Hello, ladies and gentlemen.
We welcome you to London.
We welcome you to London.
London is one of the largest
London is one of the largest
cities
the world. About
the world. About
cities
seven million people
live
seven million people
live
here. London is more than
here. London is more than
two
thousand years old.
two
thousand years old.
London’s most famous sights
London’s most famous sights
are Tower Bridge, Big Ben
are Tower Bridge, Big Ben
and
of
and
of
Parliament, Trafalgar Square
Parliament, Trafalgar Square
and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The East End
The East End
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
The West End
The West End
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a geographical center of London. It’s the
largest among London’s squares. On the column in the centre
there is a statue of Admiral Nelson who defeated the French at the
Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
National
National
GalleryGallery
The main building of Trafalgar Square is the
The main building of Trafalgar Square is the
National Gallery with its façade in neoclassical
National Gallery with its façade in neoclassical
style. It has a fine collection of European paintings.
style. It has a fine collection of European paintings.
London
London
ParksParks
Battersea Park
Hyde park
Bishop's Park
Now we pass famous London parks. Entrance to the parks is free
Now we pass famous London parks. Entrance to the parks is free
and you may walk on the grass, lie down to rest on it, if the
and you may walk on the grass, lie down to rest on it, if the
weather is fine you may even ride horses. London parks have
London parks have
weather is fine you may even ride horses.
cafes and art galleries.
cafes and art galleries.
Hyde Hyde
ParkPark
Hyde Park became the
Hyde Park became the
first public garden. It is
first public garden. It is
known for its Speaker’s
known for its Speaker’s
Corner,
where
Corner,
where
everyone can stand up
everyone can stand up
and say what he wants.
and say what he wants.
Buckingham
Buckingham
PalacePalace
At last we are at Buckingham Palace. It is
At last we are at Buckingham Palace. It is
the London home of the Queen. When the
the London home of the Queen. When the
flag is flying on the top she is at home.
flag is flying on the top she is at home.
Buckingham
Buckingham
PalacePalace
There is a wonderful daily ceremony,
There is a wonderful daily ceremony,
which takes place at 11.30. Usually
which takes place at 11.30. Usually
Londoners and a great number of
Londoners and a great number of
foreign tourists watch Changing the
foreign tourists watch Changing the
Guards in front of the Palace. It’s a very
Guards in front of the Palace. It’s a very
beautiful parade.
beautiful parade.
Houses of
Houses of
Parliament
Parliament
In front of you there are the Houses of
In front of you there are the Houses of
Parliament and Big Ben. The Houses of
Parliament and Big Ben. The Houses of
Parliament is the seat of the British
Parliament is the seat of the British
government. There are two chambers in
government. There are two chambers in
British Parliament: the House of Lords
British Parliament: the House of Lords
and the House of Commons.
and the House of Commons.
Big Big
BenBen
St. Stephan’s Tower of the Houses of Parliament contains
St. Stephan’s Tower of the Houses of Parliament contains
the famous Big Ben. It is one of the most famous clocks in
the famous Big Ben. It is one of the most famous clocks in
the world.
the world.
Westminster
Westminster
AbbeyAbbey
In a moment you will see
In a moment you will see
Westminster Abbey. It is a royal
Westminster Abbey. It is a royal
church. The
last monarch
church. The
last monarch
the Abbey was
coronated
in
coronated
the Abbey was
in
present Queen Elisabeth II.
present Queen Elisabeth II.
Westminster
Westminster
AbbeyAbbey
the
Here you can see
the
Here you can see
tombs of the many British
tombs of the many British
kings and queens and
kings and queens and
other famous people and
other famous people and
the beautiful Henry VII
the beautiful Henry VII
Chapel.
Chapel.
The Tower of
The Tower of
London
London
Now we are crossing Tower Bridge
Now we are crossing Tower Bridge
over the river Thames. From here
over the river Thames. From here
you can see the Tower of London.
you can see the Tower of London.
English kings lived there many
English kings lived there many
years ago. It was a fortress, a
years ago. It was a fortress, a
Royal palace and a prison, but now
Royal palace and a prison, but now
it’s a museum.
it’s a museum.
The ravens are another famous
The ravens are another famous
sight. The legend says that without
sight. The legend says that without
them the Tower will fall.
them the Tower will fall.
St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s
Cathedral
Cathedral
We are now making our way to the second famous church, St.
We are now making our way to the second famous church, St.
Paul’s Cathedral. It is the greatest work of the architect Sir
Paul’s Cathedral. It is the greatest work of the architect Sir
Christopher Wren. Many important public figures are buried here.
Christopher Wren. Many important public figures are buried here.
Covent
Covent
GardenGarden
The last point of our excursion is
The last point of our excursion is
Covent Garden. It’s the biggest
Covent Garden. It’s the biggest
cultural and shopping center in
cultural and shopping center in
Britain. It was a big fruit and
Britain. It was a big fruit and
vegetable market. It is now a
vegetable market. It is now a
tourist shopping centre with cafes
tourist shopping centre with cafes
and restaurants.
and restaurants.
National Gallery
National Gallery
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Houses of Parliament
Houses of Parliament
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Covent Garden
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6. What is the most famous clock in Great Britain?
7. What gallery can you visit in Trafalgar Square?
8. What birds are the national symbol of London?
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