Презентация "Landmarks of London"
презентация к уроку по английскому языку (6 класс)

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The landmarks of London Выполнила: Паршина Ксения Валентиновна Учитель английского языка МБОУ СОШ №64 г. Нижнего Новгорода

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Buckingham palace Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British Monarch. Queen Elizabeth II uses it as her official residence and for important events and meetings.

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Houses of parliament The Houses of Parliament are some of the most important buildings in the UK. It is the heart of British Politics. It’s where all the main decisions are made on how to run the country.

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Big ben Big Ben is a historic landmark in London and has become one of the major and most easily recognizable landmarks of the city. It’s now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, and Big Ben is the name of the bell that chimes the hours inside .

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Westminster abbey It is the abbey where all of the British monarchs have been crowned. Westminster Abbey serves as a historical museum and the final resting place for some of the distinguished people in England's history.

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The national gallery The National Gallery is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Today, the National Gallery is home to some of the largest and most diverse painting collections globally.

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Trafalgar square Trafalgar Square is a popular public square . Trafalgar Square is close to the official centre of London, and one of the city’s favorite meeting points.

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Piccadilly circus Piccadilly Circus is a highly recognizable London landmark known for its bright neon displays. To enjoy them the most, head to Piccadilly Circus in the evening. You’ll also find the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain here.

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The Thames The Thames River has been the main waterway of England since the time of the ancient Romans . The many landmarks along the Thames in London include the Houses of Parliament, Saint Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London.

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Tower bridge The Tower Bridge is one of the England’s most popular and iconic landmarks. The bridge runs over the River Thames close to the Tower of London . Its middle section is raised to allow tall vessels to pass through.

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The tower of London The Tower of London is a medieval castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in London. The Tower of London has been used as a house for kings, as a prison, and even as a zoo. Today the Crown Jewels are kept there and people are allowed to visit it.

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beefeaters Another reason to visit the Tower is to observe the "Beefeaters". These guards are ceremonial guards residing in the building. Previously, they were in charge of watching the prisoners, but today, they give tourists a guided tour of the historic tower .

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St. Paul's cathedral St. Paul's has been used as the location for many important events. For example, the wedding between Prince Charles and Diana was held here, as well as the funeral of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.

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St. James's palace St James’s Palace has been the setting for some of the most important events in Royal history. It was also the official residence of Kings and Queens of England for over 300 years until the reign of Queen Victoria, when this role was taken over by Buckingham Palace.

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The London eye The London Eye is one of the more modern tourist attractions in London. It allows you to view the city. Since the wheel is above the River Thames, you get the chance to see more than five landmarks of London as the wheel goes around.

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Shakespeare's globe theatre William Shakespeare is one of England’s most-loved playwrights, and this London landmark is a homage to the original playhouse for which Shakespeare wrote plays.

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Double-decker bus A double-decker bus is a bus that has two storeys. They are used for mass transport in the United Kingdom.

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Red telephone boxes The traditional red telephone boxes are among the most famous London landmarks. Most of the red telephone boxes in London are still operational, but rarely used for what they were designed for.