2020-10-11
290Places of interest in Great Britain
Достопримечательности Великобритании
Task 1. Read the sentences and write «true» or «false» (Прочитайте предложения и напишите «верно» или «ложь») (письменно).
- Red Square is in Moscow.
- Trafalgar Square is in London.
- Moscow is the capital of the UK.
- Moscow is different from London.
- London is the biggest city in the UK.
- You don’t want to visit Great Britain.
- There are a lot of places to visit in London.
- London is one of the most interesting and famous cities in Europe.
Task 2. Write down new words and find a translation. Запишите новые слова и найдите перевод (письменно).
- Trafalgar Square
- the Tower of London
- The Houses of Parliament
- Big Ben
- Westminster Abbey
- Bloody Tower
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace
- The British Museum
- The River Thames
Task 3. Find these places of interest on the map of London. Найдите эти достопримечательности на карте Лондона ( устно).
Task 4. Read the text about interesting places of these countries. ( устно)
Great Britain's most famous places of interest
The capital of the United Kingdom is London.
The flag of the United Kingdom is red, white and blue. The British people call it “The Union Jack”
| Buckingham Palace | |
| Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. It is located near Green Park. When the Queen is in the residence, the Royal Standard flies over Buckingham Palace. There are 775 rooms where members of the Royal family and their servants live. There are also rooms for guests. There are offices, on-site post and even swimming pool in the palace. Throughout the year right in front of Buckingham Palace the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard takes place, attracting a lot of tourists. |
| Big Ben | |
| Big Ben is the name of the Great bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster. Nowadays this name mostly refers to the clock and the clock tower. In 2012 the tower was renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen and is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower. The height of the tower is 96,3 metres. Big Ben is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom. |
| Westminster | |
| Westminster is a historical area of central London with several famous landmarks. Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church, is located there. The church is a traditional place of coronation and burial site for all British kings and queens. Not far from the church there is the Palace of Westminster which is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. |
| St. Paul's Cathedral | |
| St. Paul's Cathedral is located at the highest point of the City of London, Ludgate Hill. The Cathedral was seriously damaged during the Great Fire of London. It was redesigned by Christopher Wren, a famous architect. There are three Galleries and 17 bells in the Cathedral. The largest bell is called Great Paul. The funerals of a lot of notable figures have occured at the cathedral. |
| Stonehenge | |
| Stonehenge is a well-known prehistoric monument which is located in Wiltshire, England. Huge standing stones which are 4,1 metres long and 2,1 metres wide make a ring. The real purpose of this structure is still a subject of much controversy. It is believed that Stonehenge served as an ancient astronomical observatory. Stonehenge is added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
| Windsor Castle | |
| Windsor Castle is a residence of the British monarchy. Windsor Castle is the largest residential castle in the world. A lot of official visits take place here. It is also open for tourists. Windsor Castle is located on a hill and is surrounded with lush greenery. The castle has been reconstructed a number of times but the location of its main buildings remains unchanged. |
| Richmond Park | |
| Richmond Park is Great Britain's second largest park and the largest of London's royal parks. Richmond Park is a national reserve. There are lots of ponds, trees and lawns in the park. The park is a home for deer and many other animals and birds. The park is open for everyone. Those who visit the park can also admire a wonderful view of the city. |
| Edinburgh Castle | |
| Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress which is located right in the centre of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is located on the Castle Rock, at the top of the Royal Mile. The castle has a very good strategic position and can only be easily approached from one side. Nowadays, Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions. |
| Ben Nevis | |
| Ben Nevis is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It is the highest mountain in the British Isles. Its height is 1,344 metres. Ben Nevis is a very popular tourist destination. The mountain is also of great interest to experienced climbers. The summit of the mountain is a big plateau with an observatory, shelter and war memorial. |
| The Globe Theatre | |
| The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company. The modern theatre was opened in 1997 and represents a replica of the old theatre. The Globe is an open-air theatre. There are three storeys in the building. The stage is right in the middle of the theatre. Next to the stage there is an area where people can watch a performance whilst standing. Seats are located on three levels around the yard. |
