Presentation prepared for Italian middle school students

1. LET’S GO TO
LONDON
BY KARIN OSTERMANN

3. Some questions
1.In what part of Britain is london?
2.What was the original name of London?
3.Does Great Britain belong to the Economical
European Community
4.What’s the main river that crosses London?
5.How many people live in London?

4. LOCATION

5. The answers
1. Where is London?
London is located in Europe and more specifically in the United Kingdom
(UK). London is in the southeast of the England and comprises of two
main areas, the City and Westminster. As the capital of England, London
is considered to be the 9th largest city in the world.
2. London was called Londinium by the Romans
3. Does Great Britain belong to the Economical European Community
It is in the European Union but it has its own currency, not Euro.
4. What’s the main river that crosses London?
Thames River
4. How many inhabitants London has?
London has a population of 7,556,900 people

6. currency
• The UK's currency is the pound sterling (£ / GBP).
NOTES (£5, £10, £20 and £50) COINS (1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1
and £2)

7. London symbols
What are some symbols of
London?

8. LONDON
SYMBOLS

9. What is
a beefeater?

10. Fish and
chips

11. WEATHER
• What’s the weather like in July in London?
English weather is rather unpredictable but has an average of 20-28 degrees
celcius, and a few days of rain.
• What season is July? Summer.

12. Types of transport
• You can get around London in several ways: Walking, Docklands
Light Railway, Taxi, Cycling, car, Local Trains in London, London Buses, London
Trams, Driving and London tube
Buses in London are red The London cab is black

13. Landmarks
What are some famous landmarks in Rome?
Important verbs:
To sightsee, to visit, to hop-on/hop-off

15. What are these London landmarks
called?
15

16. Big Ben

23. Let’s repeat some facts
1. Which river is the capital
of England situated on?

24. 2. What is London home of the Queen?

25. 3. What’s the Prime Minister’s address?

26. 4. What was the first prison of London?

27. 5. How many parts does London have?

28. 6. What is a “double-decker”?

29. 7. What colour are taxis in London?

30. 8. What colour are post-boxes in London?

31. 9. How many people live in London?

32. 10. What terrible disaster happened in
London in 1666?

33. 11. What was the original name of London?

34. 12. What museum is situated on 221, Baker
street?

35. 14. What do Londoners call their metro?

36. 15. How old is Big Ben?

37. 16. The flag is waving over Buckingham palace.
What does it mean?

38. 17. Which department store is the largest in
London?

39. 18. Admiral Nelson is commemorated in one of
London sights. What is it?

40. 1. The Thames
2. Buckingham Palace
3. Downing Street, 10
4. The Tower
5. 4
6. A red bus
7. Black
8. Red
9. About 7,5 million
10. Great Fire of London
11. Londinium
12. Sherlock Holmes Museum
13. 4
14. London Tube
15. 150th
anniversary in May, 2009
16. The Queen is at home
17. Harrod’s
18. Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square

41. Thanks for being good travel
companions!!