What is London famous for?

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AIM: to study information about London and to create a computer presentation based on the information received Objectives: 1. Learn how to work with additional literature. 2. Develop an interest in the English language and traditions of Great Britain. 3. Collect and study material about the sights of London, analyze the collected information and organize it. 4. Find out what symbols of Great Britain the students of my class know. 5. Make a top list of London attractions.

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London London is the capital of the United Kingdom . It stands on the river Thames. It is a very old city. It is more than two thousand years old.

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Now London is a big port and a beautiful city with large squares and parks.

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Many people visit London every year. I would like to visit London, too. But I don’t know where to go there. What interesting places can I visit in London ? I want to find the most interesting places for me as a tourist.

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The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben The Houses of Parliament was a royal palace. Now it’s the seat of the British Government. Big Ben is one of the most famous clocks in the world. Big Ben is really a big bell. You hear it every hour. It weighs 13,720 kilograms.

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Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is a symbol of English tradition. The coronation of nearly all English kings and queens has taken place here.

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Trafalgar S quare Trafalgar Square is in the centre of London. It was built in 1828. In the middle of Trafalgar Square is Nelson’s Column. This Column is fifty meters high. A lot of demonstrations and public meetings take place here.

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Buckingham Palace The ceremony of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a great tourist attraction . It takes place daily at 11.30 a.m . and lasts half an hour. Buckingham Palace is an official residence of the Queen and her family.

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The Tower of London The Tower of London is a very old building in London. It is nine hundred years old. The Tower of London stands on the River Thames .

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Hyde Park Hyde Park is the largest park in the West End of London. In the 19 th century it became a popular place for public meetings. The park has Speaker’s Corner where anyone can make a speech about anything they want. It is a very democratic park.

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The London Eye is the major feature of London’s skyline. This wheel is one of the highest in the world and the view of the whole city of London from so high is remarkable. The wheel is 135 meters high. The London Eye

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The Weather in London Britain has a variable climate. The weather in London changes so frequently that it is difficult to forecast. It is often rainy and foggy.

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I think these places are worth visiting. And now I know where I can go in London. If you want to visit London my presentation will be useful for you.

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The results of the survey " What sights of London do you know?» Survey participants – students of class 5A Top list of London attractions 1 . Big Ben – 91% 2. Weather in London – 47% 3. Buckingham Palace – 44% 4. The London Eye – 44% 5. Trafalgar Square – 44% 6. Tower of London – 41% 7. Hyde Park – 28% 8. Westminster Abbey - 9%