LONDON SIGHTSEENG TOURLONDON SIGHTSEENG TOUR“When a man is tired of London, he is tired “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can of life, for there is in London all that life can

afford”. afford”. ( Samuel ( Samuel

Johnson ).Johnson ).

II. WARM UP.II. WARM UP.

T. T. You already know much about London. Let’s remember some basic You already know much about London. Let’s remember some basic informationinformation

about this wonderful city. Answer my questions:about this wonderful city. Answer my questions: Where is London situated?Where is London situated? How old is this city?How old is this city? How many people live in London?How many people live in London? Where are the nation’s kings and queens crowned?Where are the nation’s kings and queens crowned? What is the main square of central London?What is the main square of central London? What gallery has got a fine collection of European painting?What gallery has got a fine collection of European painting? What is the name of the architect who built St. Paul’s Cathedral?What is the name of the architect who built St. Paul’s Cathedral? What place in London is the meeting point of six streets?What place in London is the meeting point of six streets? What Palace is the London home of the Queen?What Palace is the London home of the Queen? What is the Tower of London?What is the Tower of London?

III. MAIN PART.III. MAIN PART.

SpeakingSpeaking T. T. And now imagine that you are tourists And now imagine that you are tourists

and some members of your group make and some members of your group make an excursion. Take your seats in our bus, an excursion. Take your seats in our bus, please.please.

Guide 1. Guide 1. Hello, ladies and gentleman! We welcome you to London. Hello, ladies and gentleman! We welcome you to London. London is one of the largest cities in the world. About 7,500 000 million people live here. London has an London is one of the largest cities in the world. About 7,500 000 million people live here. London has an

area of about 480 sq.km. London is more than 2000 years old. London stands on the river Thames. area of about 480 sq.km. London is more than 2000 years old. London stands on the river Thames. There are 27 bridges over the Thames and 8 tunnels under the river. London is 46 km. from north to There are 27 bridges over the Thames and 8 tunnels under the river. London is 46 km. from north to south and 58 km. from east to west. It consists of 3 parts: the City, the West End and the East End.south and 58 km. from east to west. It consists of 3 parts: the City, the West End and the East End.

Every year more than 9 million people come from countries all over the world to visit London. They go to Every year more than 9 million people come from countries all over the world to visit London. They go to the theatre and museums; look at interesting old buildings. Many of them are hundreds of ears old. the theatre and museums; look at interesting old buildings. Many of them are hundreds of ears old.

And now let’s see the most famous sights of London.And now let’s see the most famous sights of London.

TRAFALGAR SQUARETRAFALGAR SQUARE Guide 2. Guide 2. We start from We start from Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square the main square of central London, the main square of central London, Where a number of famous buildings and monuments, including the Where a number of famous buildings and monuments, including the National National

Gallery Gallery and and Nelson’s Column Nelson’s Column are situated. The square is popular with visitors, are situated. The square is popular with visitors, who come to relax by the fountains there or to feed the pigeons.who come to relax by the fountains there or to feed the pigeons.

Nelson’s ColumnNelson’s Column is a tall column nearly 44 m. high with a statue of Admiral Nel is a tall column nearly 44 m. high with a statue of Admiral NelSon, who defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.Son, who defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

3 NATIONAL GALLERY3 NATIONAL GALLERYGuide 3. Guide 3. To the left of us you can see the To the left of us you can see the National Gallery.National Gallery. It has got one of the word’s It has got one of the word’s greatest collections of European paintings. Over 2000 pictures you can see there. It was greatest collections of European paintings. Over 2000 pictures you can see there. It was

founded in 1824.founded in 1824.Now we are coming toNow we are coming to Piccadilly Circus. Piccadilly Circus. It is meeting point of six streets.It is meeting point of six streets.

It is famous for its brightly lit neon advertisement at night.It is famous for its brightly lit neon advertisement at night.

HYDE PARKHYDE PARKGuide 4. Guide 4. London has many green and open spaces. And now I’d like you to see London has many green and open spaces. And now I’d like you to see

London’s parks.London’s parks.One of the most popular parks is One of the most popular parks is Hyde Park.Hyde Park. It has got a beautiful lake in the middle It has got a beautiful lake in the middle

called the called the SerpentineSerpentine and you can take a boat out on the river. and you can take a boat out on the river.It’s a good place to get away from the crowds and noise of the city.It’s a good place to get away from the crowds and noise of the city.

ST. JAMES PARKST. JAMES PARKGuide 4. St. James Park Guide 4. St. James Park near Buckingham Palace is the beautiful and oldest of the near Buckingham Palace is the beautiful and oldest of the

royal parks. In the park you can feed the swans, geese, ducks, pelicans and other water royal parks. In the park you can feed the swans, geese, ducks, pelicans and other water birds that live near the lake.birds that live near the lake.

REGENT’S PARKREGENT’S PARKGuide 4. Regent’s Park Guide 4. Regent’s Park is now the home of London Zoo and an open theatre.is now the home of London Zoo and an open theatre.For 300 years a royal Zoo had been in the Tower and then moved to the RegentFor 300 years a royal Zoo had been in the Tower and then moved to the Regent

Park in 1830.Park in 1830.

BUCKINGHAM PALACEBUCKINGHAM PALACEGuide 5. Guide 5. Now we are at Now we are at Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace. It’s the London home of the Queen. It’s the London home of the Queen.

When the flag is flying on the top she is at home.When the flag is flying on the top she is at home.Palace is like a small town, with police station, 2 sports clubs, a disko, a cinema and a Palace is like a small town, with police station, 2 sports clubs, a disko, a cinema and a

swimming pool. There are 600 rooms and 3 miles of red carpet.swimming pool. There are 600 rooms and 3 miles of red carpet.About 700 people work in the Palace.About 700 people work in the Palace.

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT AND BIG BENHOUSES OF PARLIAMENT AND BIG BENGuide 6. Guide 6. Now you can see Now you can see The Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament and and Big Ben.Big Ben.

The Houses of Parliament is the seat of British government. It is very large Gothic The Houses of Parliament is the seat of British government. It is very large Gothic building. It stands on the left bank of the river Thames. There is only one building there, building. It stands on the left bank of the river Thames. There is only one building there,

but it is called the Houses because it is divided into two Chambers – the House of but it is called the Houses because it is divided into two Chambers – the House of Commons and the House of Lords.Commons and the House of Lords.

Big BenBig Ben is the name of the huge clock on the Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament. is the name of the huge clock on the Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament. The Clock is 313 ft high and 41 ft square.The Clock is 313 ft high and 41 ft square.

WESTMINSTER ABBEYWESTMINSTER ABBEYGuide 7. Guide 7. In a moment we shall see In a moment we shall see Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey. It is a royal church built over 900 It is a royal church built over 900

years ago. Here you can see the tombs of many British kings and queens and famous people. years ago. Here you can see the tombs of many British kings and queens and famous people. The tombs are made of gold and precious stones.The tombs are made of gold and precious stones.

For a long time every English king has been crowned in this church.For a long time every English king has been crowned in this church.The Abbey is also known for its The Abbey is also known for its Poet’s Corner. Poet’s Corner. There are graves of English poets and writes There are graves of English poets and writes (Chaucer, Dickens) and memorials to Shakespeare, Milton, Burns, Byron there. One of the (Chaucer, Dickens) and memorials to Shakespeare, Milton, Burns, Byron there. One of the

greatest treasures of the Abbey is the oaken greatest treasures of the Abbey is the oaken Coronation ChairCoronation Chair made in 1300. made in 1300.

LONDON EYEGuide 8. We can visit today the London Eye, the word’s biggest observation wheel. It gives visitors an amazing bird’s eye view of the whole city and the surrounding area.The London Eye is 135 m high. It is made up of 32 capsules. Each capsule can hold 25 people. It operates on continuous rotation lasting 30 minutes.London Eye was opened in 2000. Since its opening, the London Eye has become a major landmark and tourist attraction.

TOWER BRIDGETOWER BRIDGEGuide 9. Guide 9. Now we are crossing Now we are crossing Tower Bridge Tower Bridge over the river Thames. It’s the word’s most famous over the river Thames. It’s the word’s most famous

bridge for over 100 years.bridge for over 100 years.From here you can see From here you can see The Tower of London.The Tower of London. It was a fortress, than a royal palace and later a It was a fortress, than a royal palace and later a

prison. It is a museum now. It is the most famous of all the historical buildings in London. There are a prison. It is a museum now. It is the most famous of all the historical buildings in London. There are a lot of interesting collections in the Tower of London. It was built in the 11 th century and today it lot of interesting collections in the Tower of London. It was built in the 11 th century and today it

stands almost unchanged. The ravens are another famous sight.stands almost unchanged. The ravens are another famous sight.The legent says that without them the Tower will fall. The Raven Master is the person who gives them The legent says that without them the Tower will fall. The Raven Master is the person who gives them

food.food.

Now I’d like you about famous museum of Now I’d like you about famous museum of Madame Tussauds. You can see there wax Madame Tussauds. You can see there wax sculptures of famous people of the past ( kings. queens, pirates, generals, sculptures of famous people of the past ( kings. queens, pirates, generals,

admirals, scientists ) and sculpture of those who live nowadmirals, scientists ) and sculpture of those who live now( presidents, ministers, film – stars, pop – stars, sportsmen, members of Royal ( presidents, ministers, film – stars, pop – stars, sportsmen, members of Royal

family ).family ).

ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRALST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

Guide 11. Guide 11. And now we are making our way to the famous And now we are making our way to the famous St. Paul’s Cathedral. St. Paul’s Cathedral. It’s the greatest It’s the greatest work of the architect sir work of the architect sir Christopher Wren.Christopher Wren.

The Cathedral was begun in 1675. But it was finished only 1710 when Wren was almost 80 years The Cathedral was begun in 1675. But it was finished only 1710 when Wren was almost 80 years old.old.

Guide 12. Guide 12. There are memorials to many famous men of England in the Cathedral. Among them There are memorials to many famous men of England in the Cathedral. Among them are generals and admirals. are generals and admirals. Admiral Nelson Admiral Nelson is buried here too. is buried here too. St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Paul’s Cathedral is the second is the second

largest churches. The bell largest churches. The bell Big Paul Big Paul weights 17 tons. The high of the Cathedral is 110 m.weights 17 tons. The high of the Cathedral is 110 m.

Guide 13. Guide 13. We are now going along We are now going along Fleet StreetFleet Street to the to the Strand. Strand. On the right you’ll see On the right you’ll see Covent Covent Garden.Garden. It was a big fruit and vegetable market. It was a big fruit and vegetable market. It’s now tourists’ shopping Centre with cafes and It’s now tourists’ shopping Centre with cafes and restaurants. We’ll stop here so that you can go restaurants. We’ll stop here so that you can go shopping.shopping.

Guide 14. Guide 14. Our tour has finished. I hope very much Our tour has finished. I hope very much that you have enjoyed this tour of London. that you have enjoyed this tour of London. Thank you and good bye.Thank you and good bye.

Task 1Task 1

1. London 1. London a. is an industrial area of Londona. is an industrial area of London

2. Buckingham Palace 2. Buckingham Palace b. took place in 1666b. took place in 1666

3. The Houses of Parliament 3. The Houses of Parliament c. is a wonderful church built by c. is a wonderful church built by Christopher WrenChristopher Wren

4. St. Paul’s Cathedral4. St. Paul’s Cathedral d. is the administrative centre of d. is the administrative centre of London London

5. The Tower of London 5. The Tower of London e. was built more than 900 years agoe. was built more than 900 years ago

6. Westminster Abbey6. Westminster Abbey f. is a museum nowf. is a museum now

77. . The great Fire of London The great Fire of London g. contains almost 600 roomsg. contains almost 600 rooms

8. The City 8. The City h. is the seat of the British Parliamenth. is the seat of the British Parliament

9. East End9. East End i. is the capital of the UKi. is the capital of the UK

10. West End10. West End j. is the business centre of Londonj. is the business centre of London

Where is London situated?Where is London situated? How old is this city?How old is this city? How many people live in London?How many people live in London? Where are the nation’s kings and queens crowned?Where are the nation’s kings and queens crowned? What is the main square of central London?What is the main square of central London? What gallery has got a fine collection of European What gallery has got a fine collection of European

painting?painting? What is the name of the architect who built St. Paul’s What is the name of the architect who built St. Paul’s

Cathedral?Cathedral? What place in London is the meeting point of six streets?What place in London is the meeting point of six streets? What Palace is the London Home of the Queen?What Palace is the London Home of the Queen? Why do we call the Houses of Parliament? But there is Why do we call the Houses of Parliament? But there is

only one building there.only one building there.

Task 2Task 2 T. T. The next task will be listening.The next task will be listening. You must listen the text, after that do the test false/true and ask the You must listen the text, after that do the test false/true and ask the

questions to each other.questions to each other. Post-listening tasks:Post-listening tasks: 1. Test ( True/False )1. Test ( True/False ) It is not known when London Bridge was built.It is not known when London Bridge was built. To cross the bridge was free of charge.To cross the bridge was free of charge. Firstly wood was used to build the bridge.Firstly wood was used to build the bridge. The main reason for the appearance of the new large bridge in 1960 was The main reason for the appearance of the new large bridge in 1960 was

that the city became bigger.that the city became bigger. London Bridge and other old things were bought by a very rich American London Bridge and other old things were bought by a very rich American Londoners sold the bridge because they didn’t have money.Londoners sold the bridge because they didn’t have money. The parts of the bridge were carried to the USA by ship.The parts of the bridge were carried to the USA by ship. The Americans can look at the bridge in the park.The Americans can look at the bridge in the park. People can also cross the bridge and look down at the river.People can also cross the bridge and look down at the river. The place for the New London Bridge has not been chosen yet.The place for the New London Bridge has not been chosen yet.

2. Speaking.2. Speaking. Questions: Questions:

P 1. How old is London Bridge?P 1. How old is London Bridge? P 2. What material was used for building the bridge firstly?P 2. What material was used for building the bridge firstly? P 3. When did the people begin to call the bridge Thames Bridge?P 3. When did the people begin to call the bridge Thames Bridge? P 4. What had the people to do when they crossed the bridge?P 4. What had the people to do when they crossed the bridge? P 5. What was the main reason for the appearance of the new large P 5. What was the main reason for the appearance of the new large

bridge in bridge in 1960?1960? P 6. Whom was London Bridge bought buy?P 6. Whom was London Bridge bought buy? P 7. Why did Londoners sell the bridge?P 7. Why did Londoners sell the bridge? P 8. Where were the parts of the bridge carried to the USA by ship?P 8. Where were the parts of the bridge carried to the USA by ship? P 9. What did the workers do?P 9. What did the workers do? P 10. When was the New London Bridge opened on the p.lace of the old P 10. When was the New London Bridge opened on the p.lace of the old

bridge bridge over the Thames?over the Thames?

Task 4Task 4WritingWriting

T. T. Now look at the blackboard and remember the grammar material of the last Now look at the blackboard and remember the grammar material of the last lesson. Let’s remember the differences between lesson. Let’s remember the differences between Present Perfect Active Present Perfect Active and and Present Perfect Passive.Present Perfect Passive.

Compare:Compare: Present Perfect Active – have/has + V3Present Perfect Active – have/has + V3 Present Perfect Passive – have/ has been + V3Present Perfect Passive – have/ has been + V3 T. T. Now do your next task. Open your textbooks on p.112-113, ex.3.Now do your next task. Open your textbooks on p.112-113, ex.3. Open the brackets and put the verbs into the Present Perfect Passive.Open the brackets and put the verbs into the Present Perfect Passive. 1. I am happy with the fact I ( to choose ) … to travel around Britain.1. I am happy with the fact I ( to choose ) … to travel around Britain. 2. The topic ( to cover )…by the editor.2. The topic ( to cover )…by the editor. 3. The leading article ( to write )…already…by my sister.3. The leading article ( to write )…already…by my sister. 4. The place ( to visit )…by thousands of people lately.4. The place ( to visit )…by thousands of people lately. 5. A new bridge over the river ( to build )…this year.5. A new bridge over the river ( to build )…this year. 6. She was surprised with the building that ( to rise )…recently.6. She was surprised with the building that ( to rise )…recently. 7. The new construction of the museum ( to finish )… already.7. The new construction of the museum ( to finish )… already. 8. A new theatre ( to open ) in the city at last.8. A new theatre ( to open ) in the city at last.

Task 5Task 5ReadingReading

T. T. The leaders of the groups get the next task.The leaders of the groups get the next task.You must complete the text. Choose nine words from the box.You must complete the text. Choose nine words from the box.

Bigger ago from shops Foreign population Tourists biggest here Bigger ago from shops Foreign population Tourists biggest here buildings for Travel hear shopping number buildings for Travel hear shopping number

LONDONLONDON London has a ( 1 )_______of about 7,500 000. It lies on the river Thames, where the London has a ( 1 )_______of about 7,500 000. It lies on the river Thames, where the

Romans landed nearly 2,000 years ( 2 )_______. From about 1800 until World War Romans landed nearly 2,000 years ( 2 )_______. From about 1800 until World War Two, London was the ( 3 )_______city in the world, but now there are many cities Two, London was the ( 3 )_______city in the world, but now there are many cities which are much ( 4 )______. London is famous ( 5 )______many things.which are much ( 4 )______. London is famous ( 5 )______many things.

( 6 )_______come from all over the world to visit its historic ( 7 )______, such as St. ( 6 )_______come from all over the world to visit its historic ( 7 )______, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, which has a huge dome, and the Houses of Parliament, where you Paul’s Cathedral, which has a huge dome, and the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and ( 8 )_______the famous clock Big Ben. They also come to visit its can see and ( 8 )_______the famous clock Big Ben. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums, and its many ( 9 )_______, such as Harrods where you can theatres, its museums, and its many ( 9 )_______, such as Harrods where you can buy everything.buy everything.

The Captain’s SongThe Captain’s Song

Once there lived a captain braveOnce there lived a captain braveAnd he crossed the ocean wave,And he crossed the ocean wave,

And he called on many landsAnd he called on many landsOn his wayOn his way

Fifteen times he tried to sink,Fifteen times he tried to sink,Sharks could catch him on the brink,Sharks could catch him on the brink,

But he never, really never gave a wink!But he never, really never gave a wink!In a trouble, and in warIn a trouble, and in war

Always sang the captain brave on sea and shore:Always sang the captain brave on sea and shore: Captain brave, captain brave,Captain brave, captain brave,

Give a smile, sir.Give a smile, sir. For a smile is like a flag of a ship.For a smile is like a flag of a ship.

Captain brave, captain braveCaptain brave, captain brave Cheer up, sir,Cheer up, sir,

For the se surrenders only to the quick!For the se surrenders only to the quick!