The document provides information about various landmarks and places of interest in London. It describes the Tower of London which was originally a royal palace and prison but is now a museum, home to ravens. It mentions Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey with tombs of British royalty, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Globe Theatre, Madame Tussauds wax museum, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column, and the London Eye observation wheel.

1. Welcome to LondonWelcome to London

2. What is LONDON for you?What is LONDON for you?
London

3. In the past the Tower
of London was a royal
palace, a fortress and
a prison. Today it is a
wonderful museum.
Black ravens meet
tourists there. The
Raven Master takes
care of the ravens.
You can also see
“Beefeaters” in their
traditional Tudor
uniforms.

4.  Buckingham Palace is the London home of TheBuckingham Palace is the London home of The
QueenQueen Elizabeth IIElizabeth II and her royal family.and her royal family.
 The palace is like a small town with a policeThe palace is like a small town with a police
station, two post offices, a hospital, two sportsstation, two post offices, a hospital, two sports
clubs, a cinema and a swimming pool. There areclubs, a cinema and a swimming pool. There are
600 rooms and 3 miles of red carpets.600 rooms and 3 miles of red carpets.
 When the Flag is flying on the top the queen isWhen the Flag is flying on the top the queen is
at home.at home.

5. Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey
 It is aIt is a royal churchroyal church. It is. It is
more than 900 years old.more than 900 years old.
It was founded in 1050 asIt was founded in 1050 as
a monastery, but later ita monastery, but later it
was rebuilt. There arewas rebuilt. There are
tombs of nearly all thetombs of nearly all the
kings and queens ofkings and queens of
Britain there. The AbbeyBritain there. The Abbey
is the symbol of Englishis the symbol of English
traditions. One of thetraditions. One of the
treasures of the Abbey istreasures of the Abbey is
the ancient Coronationthe ancient Coronation
Chair.Chair.

6. St. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s Cathedral
 The classical cathedralThe classical cathedral
was built by Sirwas built by Sir
Christopher Wren afterChristopher Wren after
the Great Fire of London.the Great Fire of London.
It dates back to the 17It dates back to the 17thth
century. Inside thecentury. Inside the
cathedral you can seecathedral you can see
many monuments tomany monuments to
generals and admirals. Itgenerals and admirals. It
is famous for itsis famous for its
Whispering Gallery.Whispering Gallery.

7. The Globe TheatreThe Globe Theatre
 The Globe Theatre asThe Globe Theatre as
we see it today waswe see it today was
opened in London inopened in London in
1997. It’s made of1997. It’s made of
wood and a lot ofwood and a lot of
people can standpeople can stand
around the stage. It’saround the stage. It’s
a copy of Williama copy of William
Shakespeare’sShakespeare’s GlobeGlobe
Theatre.Theatre.

8. Madame Tussauds MuseumMadame Tussauds Museum
 You can see thereYou can see there
wax figureswax figures of famousof famous
people: historical andpeople: historical and
royal persons, filmroyal persons, film
and sports stars.and sports stars.
 It’s so interesting toIt’s so interesting to
have a photo with ahave a photo with a
celebrity.celebrity.

9. TheThe Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament
 Inside this beautiful building there is a House ofInside this beautiful building there is a House of
Commons and the House of Lords.Commons and the House of Lords.
 TheThe Houses of ParliamentHouses of Parliament is the seat of Britishis the seat of British
government. It stands on the left bank of the rivergovernment. It stands on the left bank of the river
Thames.Thames.
 There two towersThere two towers:: the Victoria Tower and the Clockthe Victoria Tower and the Clock
TowerTower

10. Big BenBig Ben
Big Ben is the name ofBig Ben is the name of
the bellthe bell in the Clockin the Clock
Tower of the HousesTower of the Houses
of Parliament. Itof Parliament. It
weights more thanweights more than
14 tons. It is a14 tons. It is a
famous symbol offamous symbol of
London.London.

11. Tower BridgeTower Bridge
 It is a busy crossing of the Thames River. It isIt is a busy crossing of the Thames River. It is
the only Thames Bridge which opens. You canthe only Thames Bridge which opens. You can
have nice walk along it. You can also enjoy thehave nice walk along it. You can also enjoy the
view of the city from it.view of the city from it.

12. Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square
 It is a central squareIt is a central square
of London. It was builtof London. It was built
to remember theto remember the
battle of Trafalgar.battle of Trafalgar.
There isThere is Nelson’sNelson’s
ColumnColumn in the centrein the centre
of the square. It isof the square. It is
nearly 44 metersnearly 44 meters
high.high.

13. The London EyeThe London Eye
 TheThe Farris wheelFarris wheel waswas
designed by the Britishdesigned by the British
architects.architects.
 It gives visitors anIt gives visitors an
amazing view of London.amazing view of London.
 Each capsule can hold 25Each capsule can hold 25
people.people.
 The London Eye is theThe London Eye is the
biggest observationbiggest observation
wheel in the world.wheel in the world.
 You can enjoy time withYou can enjoy time with
friends there.friends there.

14. Watch and remember theWatch and remember the
sightseeing placessightseeing places

15. The London EyeThe London Eye
……
is a big wheel.is a big wheel.

16. The Prime Minister and theThe Prime Minister and the
government …government …
 work in thework in the
Houses ofHouses of
ParliamentParliament

17. Nelson’s ColumnNelson’s Column
 is a famousis a famous
monument inmonument in
TrafalgarTrafalgar
SquareSquare

18. It’s next to the Tower of LondonIt’s next to the Tower of London

TowerTower
BridgeBridge

19. Oxford Street and Piccadilly CircusOxford Street and Piccadilly Circus
are very busyare very busy
Piccadilly Circus is
the meeting point
of six streets.

20. HamleysHamleys
HamleysHamleys isis
a toy shop.a toy shop.
It is one of theIt is one of the
largest toy shopslargest toy shops
in the world.in the world.

21. HarrodsHarrods
 Harrods is a bigHarrods is a big
department store.department store.
You can buy almostYou can buy almost
everything there.everything there.
It was established inIt was established in
1834.1834.

22. Postcard from LondonPostcard from LondonHello my friends!Hello my friends!
My name is Thor and I am a big black raven. Do you likeMy name is Thor and I am a big black raven. Do you like
ravens?ravens?
I am 15 years old and I’m one of the oldest ravens who liveI am 15 years old and I’m one of the oldest ravens who live
here. I have a big raven-family of 9 birds. My brother is olderhere. I have a big raven-family of 9 birds. My brother is older
than me, he is 18. And the youngest raven is 1 year old, it’s mythan me, he is 18. And the youngest raven is 1 year old, it’s my
son.son.
Well, I like the Tower very much, because I feel comfortableWell, I like the Tower very much, because I feel comfortable
here. A special man feeds us every day. I can’t fly away fromhere. A special man feeds us every day. I can’t fly away from
the Tower, because my wings are cut, but I don’t want to dothe Tower, because my wings are cut, but I don’t want to do
it. My father told me a legend to explain why the Londonersit. My father told me a legend to explain why the Londoners
take care of the ravens. They think, that the Tower of Londontake care of the ravens. They think, that the Tower of London
and the Great Britain will be until the ravens live in the Tower.and the Great Britain will be until the ravens live in the Tower.
If we fly away, then the Tower will fall. Do you think it’s true? IIf we fly away, then the Tower will fall. Do you think it’s true? I
don’t. But I like to live here, so it’s OK if they think that thedon’t. But I like to live here, so it’s OK if they think that the
legend is true.legend is true.
Did you see these funny men in red clothes? They areDid you see these funny men in red clothes? They are
the Beefeaters. Nobody knows why they got this name,the Beefeaters. Nobody knows why they got this name,
but it’s funny too. They are the guards of the Tower of London.but it’s funny too. They are the guards of the Tower of London.
Oh, a man brought my dinner. I have to go!Oh, a man brought my dinner. I have to go!
Bye,Bye,
ThorThor

23. Comprehension.Comprehension. True or FalseTrue or False..
Correct if false.Correct if false.
1. Thor is a raven who lives in the Tower of1. Thor is a raven who lives in the Tower of
London.London.
2. He lives there alone; he is the only raven in the2. He lives there alone; he is the only raven in the
Tower.Tower.
3. He doesn’t like the Tower and the Londoners.3. He doesn’t like the Tower and the Londoners.
4. He doesn’t know why the Londoners take care4. He doesn’t know why the Londoners take care
of the ravens.of the ravens.
5. He thinks that the legend is not true.5. He thinks that the legend is not true.
6. The guards of the Tower wear black clothes.6. The guards of the Tower wear black clothes.

24. Pair workPair work

25. Shopping in LondonShopping in London
 Shop assistant:Shop assistant: Can I help you?Can I help you?
 Customer:Customer: Yes, please, I’m looking forYes, please, I’m looking for __________________________..
 Shop assistant:Shop assistant: What size?What size?
 Customer:Customer: _____________, please._____________, please.
 Shop assistant:Shop assistant: What colour?What colour?
 Customer:Customer: ________________.________________.
 Shop assistant:Shop assistant: What about this one?What about this one?
 Customer:Customer: How much is it?How much is it?
 Shop assitant:Shop assitant: ________________.________________.
 Customer:Customer: Can I try it on?Can I try it on?
 Shop assistant:Shop assistant: Certainly. The changing room is over there.Certainly. The changing room is over there.
 Customer:Customer: Okay, I’ll take it.Okay, I’ll take it.
 Shop assistant:Shop assistant: Anything else?Anything else?
 Customer:Customer: _________________._________________.

26. Let’s Sing!Let’s Sing!
London Bridge is Falling Down.London Bridge is Falling Down.

27.  Our tour hasOur tour has
finished.finished.
I hope very muchI hope very much
that you havethat you have
enjoyed this tourenjoyed this tour
of London.of London.
Thank you.Thank you.