Oxford is a city in the United Kingdom located 85 km from London. It is famous for its university, Oxford University, which is the oldest English-speaking university in the world. Some of its most famous colleges include Balliol College, University College, and Merton College. The weather in Oxford is mild with October through December being the rainiest months. There is no best time to visit as every season offers something. Popular attractions include the Bodleian Library, one of the oldest libraries, the Ashmolean Museum housing significant art and archeology collections, and Christ Church College which was featured in Harry Potter films. Notable food includes cookies from Ben's Bakes and cheeses, jams, and meats from local

2. WHERE IS THIS PLACE?WHERE IS THIS PLACE?
1.1. Oxford is a city in the United Kingdom, England.Oxford is a city in the United Kingdom, England.
2.2.
3.3.
4.4. Oxford is 85 km away from London.Oxford is 85 km away from London.

3. WHY IS IT FAMOUS?WHY IS IT FAMOUS?
1.1. This city is famous for its university and its colleges.This city is famous for its university and its colleges.
2.2.
3.3. Oxford University is the oldest University in the English-Oxford University is the oldest University in the English-
speaking world.speaking world.
4.4.
5.5. The most famous colleges are: the Balliol College, theThe most famous colleges are: the Balliol College, the
University College and the Merton College.University College and the Merton College.
6.6.
7.7. They are its earliest colleges.They are its earliest colleges.

4. WHEN IS THE BEST PERIOD TO GOWHEN IS THE BEST PERIOD TO GO
THERE AND WHAT'S THE WEATHERTHERE AND WHAT'S THE WEATHER
LIKE?LIKE?
1.1. There isn't a best period to visit Oxford: everyThere isn't a best period to visit Oxford: every
season is perfect to go there.season is perfect to go there.
2.2.
3.3. At the begginig of spring its the famous “Bumps” (aAt the begginig of spring its the famous “Bumps” (a
boat race) along the river.boat race) along the river.
4.4.
5.5. Oxford has a mild and oceanic climate.Oxford has a mild and oceanic climate.
6.6.
7.7. The most rainy months are October, November andThe most rainy months are October, November and
December.December.

5. WHAT CAN YOU SEE AND DO THERE?WHAT CAN YOU SEE AND DO THERE?
1.1. The Carfax Tower is a very oldThe Carfax Tower is a very old
monument.monument.
2.2. This tower is the centre of the city.This tower is the centre of the city.
3.3. The word “Carfax” originates from theThe word “Carfax” originates from the
french term “Cross road”.french term “Cross road”.
1.1. The Christ Church College isThe Christ Church College is
the most popular college ofthe most popular college of
Oxford.Oxford.
2.2. It has been used in the filmingIt has been used in the filming
of the movies of Harryof the movies of Harry
Potter series.Potter series.

6. 1.1. Bodleian Library is one of the oldestBodleian Library is one of the oldest
library in the world.library in the world.
2.2.
3.3. Often, there are organized guidedOften, there are organized guided
tours to visit it.tours to visit it.
1.1. The Ashmolean Museum of arts andThe Ashmolean Museum of arts and
archeology, is the first Universityarcheology, is the first University
museum in the world and the oldestmuseum in the world and the oldest
museum in the UK.museum in the UK.
2.2.
3.3. It holds significant collections of artIt holds significant collections of art
and archeology, including works byand archeology, including works by
Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci,Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci,
Turner, and Picasso etc.Turner, and Picasso etc.

7. WHAT CAN YOU EAT IN OXFORD?WHAT CAN YOU EAT IN OXFORD?
1.1. The Lemon Tree is one ofThe Lemon Tree is one of
the best restaurants ofthe best restaurants of
the city.the city.
2.2.
3.3. The Ben's cookies are veryThe Ben's cookies are very
famous in Oxford.famous in Oxford.
There is a lot of good food,There is a lot of good food,
like cheese, jams andlike cheese, jams and
meats.meats.

9. WHERE I S THI S PLACE?
1. London is t he capit al and t he most populous cit y of
England and t he Unit ed Kingdom, wit h it s 8. 673. 713
people.
2. I t ' s t he most ext ended cit y of Eur ope.
3. I t is locat ed along t he r iver Thames.
4. I t was f ounded by t he Romans, who named it Londinium.

10. WHY I S I T FAMOUS?
1. London is t he world' s most visit ed cit y.
2.
3. I t s most f amous at t ract ions are Tower of
London, Buckingham Palace, Palace of
West minst er, London Eye, Tower
Bridge, Big Ben, Brit ish Museum,
Nat ional Gallery et c.

11. WHAT CAN YOU SEE AND DO I N
LONDON?
1. Big Ben is London' s f amous
clock t ower .
2.
3. I t ' s 96 m high and it is built
near t he banks of
Thames.
1. The Cat hedral of St . Paul is one of
t he most f amous sight s of
London.
2. The old Cat hedral was burned f rom
f ire in 1656.
3. I n t his cat hedral was held t he
f uneral of Churchill.
4. Whispering Gallery is locat ed

12. The Br it ish Museum
cont ains and exhibit s mor e
t han 4 million obj ect s of
all t ime, including t he
f amous Roset t a St ele.
The London Eye is t he
most f amous f erris
wheel in t he world, and
it is 135 m high.

13. Ot her at t ract ions of London...
�The Shard. �National gallery.
◀Buckingham Palace.
Tower Bridge▶
�Madame Tussauds.

14. 1. The best period to go to London is between May
and
Sepember.
2.
2. In London it rains 109 days in a year.
WHEN I S THE BEST PERI OD TO GO THERE
AND WHAT' S THE WEATHER LI KE?

15. WHAT CAN YOU EAT I N LONDON?
Full English breakfast
consists of toasted bread,
eggs, bacon, sausages,
beans, tomatoes and
mushrooms.
Fish and chips is a dish
made of fried chips and
fish fried with flour and
beer.
The Pie is served with
potatoes and vegetables.

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