III. Match the pictures with their descriptions and name the sights.

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____London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. ____London consists of three parts: ___ City of London, ____ East End and ____ West End. In ____ City of London there are many banks, offices and ____Stock Exchange. In ____ West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. _____ East End is the district where working people live and work. ____ Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in our city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. _____ "Odeon" is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are : ___ British Museum and _____ Tate Gallery. There are many shops in____ London. ___Oxford street is London's main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are _____Selfridges and ______John Lewis. Visit our parks. The largest park in____ London is _____Hyde Park with its ______Speaker's Corner. Sit on the green grass and try England's favourite food - fish and chips.

Many people think that ___London is grey. But in fact red is London's favourite colour. Taxi, ___London underground and red buses will take you in every part of ___ city.

III. Match the pictures with their descriptions and name the sights.

1. It's a royal church. Many English kings and queens and other famous people are buried there. This is where the coronation takes place. 2. This monument is situated in front of Buckingham Palace. 3. One of the greatest English churches, built by the famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren. 4. William the Conqueror built it. It was a fortress and a royal palace. Later it was a prison and even a zoo. Now it is a museum. 5. It's a place wh ere the Prime Minister lives. 6. The financial centre of London. 7. The best cinema in London. 8. The memorial that is in the centre of Trafalgar Square. 9. It’s the geographical centre of London. On the column in the centre there is a statue of Admiral Nelson who defeated the French at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. 10. It’s to the left of Trafalgar Square. It has a fine collection of European paintings. It’s the London home of the Queen. When the national flag is flying on the top she is at home. 11. London has also many parks and gardens. It’s the best known It is a very democratic park. In the park anyone can stand up and say what they want. 12. It is the seat of the British Government. And Big Ben is one of the most famous clocks in the world.

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2. What sight of London is it?

1. The official residence of the Queen. - Buckingham Palace

2. The seat of the Government. -the Houses of Parliament

3. A symbol of English tradition -The Tower

4. A museum housing the national collection of Armoury - the Tower

5. The second largest cathedral in Europe. - St. Paul ’s Cathedral

6. One of the largest museums in world with the famous exhibits from prehistoric time to nowadays. - the British Museum

7. A geographical centre of London. - Trafalgar Square

8. A fine collection of European paintings. - the National Gallery

9. The largest clock in Great Britain. - Big Ben

10. In this park anyone can stand up and say what he wants. - Hyde Park

11. It provides the panoramic view of London. - the London Eye

12. From here one can see the Tower of London. -Tower Bridge

3. Match the pictures with their descriptions and name the sight s

1. Westminster Abbey. (4)

2. The Queen Victoria Memorial. (3)

3. St. Paul's Cathedral. (7)

4. The Tower. (1)

5. Number 10 Downing Street. (9)

6. The City of London. (5)

7. The Odeon. (2)

8. The memorial to Admiral Nelson.(6)

9. Trafalgar square(11)

10. Buckingham Palace(10)

11. Hyde Park (8)

12. Houses of Parliament(12)