Презентация к уроку "Sights of Great Britain"

The London Eye

Слайд 2.  The London Eye is the largest observation wheel in the centre of London. It stands on the         

                  river  Thames. It is the most popular tourist attraction.

Слайд 3                    It was constructed in the honor of the new millennium. So its second name is       

                     Millennium Wheel.

Слайд 4-5   The passengers can have a great view of the city.

Слай 6.   The London Eye was designed by architects husband and wife Julia Barfield and David Marks.

                British Airways sponsored the project.

Слайд 7. The London Eye was opened on the thirty first of December 1999. It started working in March

                 2000.

Слайд 8-9. The London Eye resembles a huge bicycle wheel. It is one hundred and thirty five (135)

                   metres high.                              

Слайд 10. It has 32 cabins. Each cabin holds 25 people. One revolution takes 30 minutes.

Слайд 11.  Here are some interesting facts connected with the London Eye.

                   The London Eye is a part of New Year celebration in London.

Слайд 12. Olympic Torch was raised on the London Eye.

Слайд 13-14. It is popular among newly-merried.

Слайд 15. A model Kate Moss has been on the London Eye 25 times.

Слайд 16-17. The London Eye is the third largest construction wheel in the world after Singapore and China.