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1.
Museums
in London.
The
British Museum
is the largest and richest museum in the world. It was founded in 1753 and
contains one of the world’s richest collections of antiquities and the British
National Library. The Egyptian Galleries contain human and animal mummies.
The
National Gallery
stands on the north side of Trafalgar Square, it contains a collection of
paintings from the 13th century to this century.
The
Tate Gallery
used to be a branch of the National Gallery, but in 1955 it became an
independent institution. It contains famous paintings by Turner, Blake.
Madame
Tussaud’s
is an exhibition of hundreds of lifesize wax models of famous people of
yesterday and today. The collection was started by Madame Tussaud, a French
modeler in wax, in the 18th century. Here you can meet Marilyn
Monroe, Elton John, Picasso, The Beatles and many other writers, film-stars,
singers, politicians, footballers and so on.
I.
Answer the following questions:
- Which
museum is the largest and the richest in the world?
- Which
collections does the Tate Gallery contain?
- Which
collections does the National Gallery contain?
- Which
wax models can you see in Madame Tussaud’s museum?
II.
Say if the statement is True or False:
- The
National Gallery contains wax models of famous people.
- The
British Museum was founded in 1754.
- The
Egyptian Galleries contain human and animal mummies.
- The
Tate Gallery used to be a branch of the National Gallery.
2.
London
Eye
The London Eye is a giant observation wheel situated on the bank
of the river Thames. It is 135 meters high. As the wheel turn it stops to allow
tourists to see fantastic views over the city. It takes half an hour for the
London Eye to complete one rotation.
Since opening in March 2000 the London Eye has become a symbol of
modern Britain. The London Eye is visited by over 3,5 million people a year.
The wheel carries 32 sealed and
air-conditioned egg-shaped passenger capsules. Each 10 tones capsule holds 25 people,
who are free to walk around inside the capsule, though seating is provided
I.
Answer the following questions:
1. Where
is the London Eye situated?
2. Since
what time has the London Eye become a symbol of modern Britain?
3. How
many tourists visit the London Eye a year?
4. How
many passengers does the wheel carry?
II.
Say if the statement is True or False:
1.The London Eye is situated on the bank
of the river Volga
2. It is 135 meters high.
3. It takes two hours for the London Eye
to complete one rotation.
4. The London Eye is opened in March 2000.
5. Each capsule holds 25 people,
3.
Tower Bridge.
Tower Bridge
is the most famous bridge over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of
London, which gives it its name. Sir John Wolfe Barry designed it.
The bridge
consists of two towers which are tied together. The bridge was officially
opened on 30 June 1894 by the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII), and
his wife.
The bridge is
244 meters (800 feet) in length with two towers each 65 meters (213 feet) high.
Thousands of
tourists visit Tower Bridge every year.
I.
Answer
the following questions:
1.What
is the most famous bridge in London?
2.Why
does it give its name?
3.When
was Tower Bridge officially opened?
4.Who
was Tower Bridge officially opened by?
5.Who
designed Tower Bridge?
II.
Say if the statement is True or False:
1.Tower Bridge is
bridge over the River Irtysh.
2. The Tower of
London gives it its name to bridge.
3. Sir Cristopher
Wren designed it.
4.The bridge was officially
opened on 30 June 1894.
5. The bridge is
250 meters in length.
4.
Tower of
London. The White Tower.
The Tower of
London is one of the most imposing and popular of London’s historical sites.
Now it is a museum. It comprises 20 towers. The oldest is the White Tower,
dates back to the 11th century and the time of William the
Conqueror. Nowadays a lot of tourists visit the Tower of London, because of the
Tower’s evil reputation as a prison. The Tower has got Beefeaters, ravens, the
Crown Jewels. The royal Crown has got three hundred jewels on it and the
celebrated Indian diamond.
Many stories
associated with British history come from the Tower in 1483 King Edward IV’s
two sons were murdered in the so-called Bloody Tower. Over two centuries later
the skeletons of two little boys were found buried beneath steps in the White
Tower.
The ravens,
huge black birds, are an official part of the Tower. Legend states that it the
ravens were to leave the Tower the Crown will fall and Britain with it. Under
the special care of the Raven Master, the ravens eat raw meat every day. And
there is no danger of them flying away, because their wings are clipped.
I.
Answer the following questions:
1.What
is the most imposing and popular historical sites in London?
2.How
many towers does the Tower of London comprise?
3.When
was the Tower of London founded?
4.What
is the Tower of London famous for?
II.
Say if the statement is True or False:
1.The Tower of
London is a museum now.
2. It
comprises 10 towers.
3. The oldest is the White Tower.
4. The
Tower has got Beefeaters, ravens, the Crown Jewels.
5. The ravens,
huge black birds, are an official part of the Tower
5.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is one of the major
tourist attractions in London. It is the official residency of the British
monarchy. At the moment British monarchy is led by Queen Elizabeth II. Each
time the royal family is in the palace, a flag flies on the roof.
The palace was built in 1705 by the Duke
of Buckingham. In 1761 King George III bought this palace for his wife. It
became a private house of Queen Charlotte and was known as “The Queen’s House”.
During the 19th century the house was enlarged and became the official royal
residence. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to reside in the palace. She
moved there in 1837 leaving Kensington Palace, where she grew up.
Buckingham Palace has nearly 600 rooms,
including a throne room, a ballroom, a dining-room, picture gallery and even a
swimming-pool. Some of its rooms can be visited in summertime, only when the
Queen is not at home. One of the most interesting parts of the palace is the
Queen’s Gallery, where works of art of the royal collection can be seen.
Royal garden and stables are also curious
sights. Every year more than 50 000 invited guests are entertained at garden
parties, receptions and banquets.
Many tourists come here to see the Queen
Victoria Memorial which is set right in front of the Buckingham Palace. Every
day at 11 am Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place. It is the time when
colorfully dressed New Guard parades along the building and replace the
existing Old Guard. The ceremony is accompanied by music and attracts a lot of
viewers.
I.
Answer the following questions:
1.What is the Buckingham
Palace?
2.When does a flag flies on the roof?
3.When was the palace built?
4.Who bought this palace for his wife?
5.Was Queen Victoria the first monarch to
reside in the palace?
6.How many rooms has Buckingham Palace?
7.What is one of the most interesting
parts of the palace?
8.What are their in this room?
9.How many invited guests are entertained
at garden parties, receptions and banquets?
10.What do many tourists come here to see?
11.What time does Changing of the Guard
ceremony takes place?
12.Is it attracts a lot of viewers?
II.
Say if the statement is True or False:
1. Buckingham Palace is the official
residency of the British monarchy.
2. Each time the royal family isn’t in the
palace, a flag flies on the roof.
3. The palace was built in 1705 by the
Duke of Buckingham.
4. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to
reside in the palace.
5. Buckingham Palace has nearly 500 rooms.
6. Some of its rooms can be visited in
summertime
7. There is the Queen’s Gallery, where
works of art of the royal collection can be seen.
8. Every year more than 5 000 invited
guests are entertained at garden parties, receptions and banquets.
9. Many tourists come here to see the
Queen Victoria Memorial which is set right in front of the Buckingham Palace
6.
Big Ben
The famous clock Big Ben stands
near the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben is a big bell. The clock has four faces
and five big bells. The biggest bell is known as Big Ben. The bell is named
after Sir Benjamin Hall; the first commissioner of works when the Houses of
Parliament were rebuilt in 1850. He was a tall man, whose nickname was Big Ben.
So people know the clock as Big Ben. You hear it every hour. The bell weighs
13720 kilograms. It has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio: “This is
the BBC. The time is six o’clock.” And then you hear the deep boom of Big Ben
of six times.
Big Ben looks most attractively at
night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even know when parliament is in
session, because a light shines above the clock face.
I.
Answer the following questions:
1. Where does Big Ben stand?
2. Who was the bell named after?
3. Do we hear it every hour ?
4. How many does the bell weigh?
5. Where can we a deep tone hear?
II.
Say if the statement is True or False:
1.Big Ben is a small bell.
2.The clock has four faces and
five big bells.
3. The bell is named after Sir
Benjamin Hall.
4. Big Ben was a small man.
5. The bell weighs 13000 kilograms.
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