LondonSara Murtonen

Unit 7.1_Lesson 9_CD Resource 9b_London presentation

Our Capital• London is the capital city of England and

of the United Kingdom.

• London has an estimated population of 7.5 million.

• Residents of London are referred to as Londoners.

Unit 7.1_Lesson 9_CD Resource 9b_London presentation

Landmarks

• The city is a popular tourist destination

• Main attractions include the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace

Unit 7.1_Lesson 9_CD Resource 9b_London presentation

Buckingham Palace• Buckingham

Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch.

• Guards march out of

Buckingham Palace at the end of the daily ‘Changing of the Guard’ ceremony

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Famous sports places

• Wembley Stadium is one of the world's most famous football stadiums, being the English national football ground since 1923.

• Wimbledon is the oldest and arguably most important event in the sport of tennis. It is held every June and July in London.

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Visit and Explore!• Visit London to shop, spend time with friends, visit popular

places. Lastly but not least, go and see a good game of tennis.• London is definitely a place to visit and explore.

Unit 7.1_Lesson 9_CD Resource 9b_London presentation