A LOOK AT THE UNITED KINGDOM

LET’S START OUR TOUR…

What’s the United Kingdom?

U.K. is an arcipelago surrounded by North Atlantic Ocean, North

Sea, Celtic Sea and Irish Sea.

It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and

Northern Ireland.

How can I get to the U.K.?

I can get there by plane or by train

through the Eurotunnel, by

car, by coach and by ferry.

What’s the weather like in

the U.K.?

It isn't cold, but it is changeable (rain, sun, wind, fog, sometimes in the same day).So it is always better to have some type of waterproof clothes and keep yourself prepared!

WHAT CAN I VISIT IF I AM A…

NATURE LOVER?

GIANT’S CAUSAWAYNorthern Ireland

You have to see

this geological phenomenon

to believe:

spectacular rock formations,

basalts columns disappearing into the see...

The enormous hexagonal columns,

some 12 metres high,

Form a natural stairway

from the cliffs down into the sea.

They are the result of a volcanic eruption.

Perfect place also for bird-watchers

and botanists...

This National Park is a great place for walking, climbing and skiing.

There is a famous legend about it: a cave full of sleeping soldiers.

King Arthur, their leader, is asleep on a throne nearby. He has got his sword,

Excalibur,in his hand. A group of kinghts is asleep at a round

table. The cave is full of gold coins. King Arthur and his army have been

asleep for a thousand years . They still are waiting for someone to find

the cave and wake them up !

SNOWDONIA-ENGLAND

AND WALES-

The Lake District is England's mountainous region,located in the north west of the

country.It is around 700 square kilometres

and includes the Cumbrian Mountains, with beautiful lakes and falls,

paradise for walkers and climbers. Here you can also visit the

National Park, with beaches and rocky tidepools.

THE LAKE DISTRICT

-ENGLAND-

THE CLIFFS OF DOVER

-English Channel-

These high chalk cliffs look out onto the English Channel,

givig far-reaching views toward the French coast.

The best way to see the cliffs is to take a walkalong the coastal path towads

South Foreland Lighthouse. You'll get a great view of the cliffs and

also see the chalk grassland that's home to so many unsual plants and

insects, like the chalkhill blue butterfly and the piramidal orchid.

WHAT CAN I EAT IF I AM A…

FOOD LOVER?

What about people in the

U.K.?

They are British and they speak English, Welsh and Scottish.And what do

they eat?

FOOD for EVERTRADITIONAL BREAKFAST:

Salted bacon, scrumbled eggs,fried sausages, beans.

When the turists go to hotels,they eat a traditional English

Breakfast.They don't eat milk and cereals.

Lunch:

many people eat salad or asandwich, a baked potato,

beans or toast.

Snack: they are very popular in Britain.

People eat chocolate, sweets andbiscuits

Dinner: it is meat or fishand vegetables,

dessert or pudding.

Actually Britons may eat traditional breakfast at

weekends or on special occasions,but they prefer a smaller, healthier meal to start a normal day, with milk,

cereals and orange juices.

Lunch is a light meal and is eaten at school or work,at about 1:00

p.m. Lunch takes 30-40 minutes.

Instant snacks are

the fastest-growing sector

of the food.

For dinner takeaways became extremely popular.

The traditional British takeaway is fish and chips, eaten with salt and vinegar. Some fish and chips shops still wrap your meal in newspaper, other use special bags to keep it warm. Most towns and cities now offer a wide range of takeaway meals, from American-style hamburgers to turkish kebabs. Many families prefer to eat takeaway food for dinner instead of cooking.

THE MOST TRADITIONAL ENGLISH DISHES

1.FISH AND CHIPS

IS ENGLAND'S TRADITIONAL

TAKE-AWAY FOOD.

THE INGREDIENTS ARE:

COD AND FRIED POTATOES

Where to try it: Brady's -513 Old york Road

Other British traditional dishes….

....And where can we get them in London?

ROAST MEATTYPICAL MEATS FOR ROASTING ARE

JOINTS OF BEEF, PORK, LAMB OR A WHOLE CHICKEN…….

You always can find these traditional dishes at dinner time!

Chiken tikka massala….believe it or not…

➲This is the UK's most popular dish and was, as legend says, created in an Indian restaurant in Glasgow.

➲Where to try it: Inany curry house, on Brick Lane-East London.

Don’t forget! Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding

➲ This is England's traditional sunday lunch, which is a family affair. Yorkshire pudding is not usually eaten as a dessert like other puddings, but instead as part of the main course or at a starter.

➲Where to try it: Simpson's in the Strand-100 The Strand.

WHAT CAN I BUY AND WHERE

IF I AM A…

SHOPPING LOVER?

What do I need to go to the

U.K?

Currency in the UK. is British pound (£), so that’s what I need for my shopping…

Shopping in the U.K.

YOU HAVE TO READ

OUR INFORMATION!

OXFORD STREET...

IT'S THE HEART OF LONDON SHOPPING.

IN THIS STREET,YOU CAN VISIT

FAMOUS DEPARTMENT STORES,

SUCH AS JOHN LEWIS AND DEBENHAMS.

IF YOU HAVE GOT MONEY TO BURN,

YOU HAVE TO GO TO BOND STREET AND MAYFAIR.

THERE ARE SOME FAMOUS SHOPS:

BURBERRY, LOUIS VUITTON AND TIFFANY & CO…

Not only for girls!!!!

BOND STREET AND MAYFAIR...

NOTTING HILL...NOTTING HILL OFFERS A LOT OF SMALL,

UNIQUE SHOPS.

THERE'S ALSO THE UNMISSABLE

“PORTOBELLO ROAD MARKET”,

A MILE-LONG STREET WITH DIFFERENT STALLS SET OUT DAILY…

You should watch the film “Notting Hill’ to understand the real atmosphere!

KINGSTBRIDGE...

THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FAMOUS BRANDS.

THERE IS HARRODS...THE MOST FAMOUS SHOP IN LONDON:

toys, cakes, clothes, accessories for everybody!!!!

ONE MORE THING:ARE YOU A HARRY POTTER LOVER?

VERY VERY GOOD!

IF YOU ARE IN LONDON,

YOU CAN VISIT THE HARRY

POTTER'S STUDIOS,

WHERE YOU CAN SEE ALL THE THINGS THEY USED IN THE FILMS…

You can’t miss!

WHAT CAN I VISIT IF I AM AN…

ART LOVER?

Hello!

Welcome in our

“art lover tour” of United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom there are many places

to visit and admire, because this country has a rich and a long history.

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What are the major cities in

the U.K?

London,

Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast.

And the most famous places in

these cities?

STONEHENGE!Do you know it?

Yes! It's STONEGENGE!

Stonehenge is from the

Prehistoric Age!

There are some hypothesis about this place, an observatory or a calendary

or where sacrificies were done.

Don't you think it's really fantastic?

HADRIAN'S WALL!

Walls….? Right!

This is the Hadrian's Wall

from Roman times.

It's a long border between Scotland

and England.

HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT

This is the House of Parliament, where polititians decide

what is important to do for the nation.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE!

The most famous place!

Yes! There live the United Kingdom's Queen,

Elisabeth II, and her family.

This is a very interesting place to visit!

Well, this is a very short description,

but you have to visit the palace to really understand how beautiful and big it is!