Открытый урок "Достопримечательности Лондона"

Good morning, children!

What is the date today?

What is the day of the week today?

What days of the week do you know?

What is the weather like today?

What season is it now?

What winter months do you know?

Thank you! Sit down, please!

The sights of London

Places of interest

There are a lot of places of interest in London. Among them there are: Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, and the Tower of London.

The Tower of London

London stands on the river Thames. Crossing the river by the Tower Bridge you can see the big castle. It is one of the oldest buildings of the city.

The Tower of London

Many centuries ago it was a fortress, a royal palace and then a prison. Now it is a museum of arms.

The Houses of Parliament

On the bank of the Thames, not far from the Tower of London, you can see beautiful palace. It is the seat of the British government and it is one of the most beautiful buildings in London.

Big Ben

In one of its towers there is famous tower, the largest clock of England. It strikes every quarter of an hour.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official London residence. Tourists always go to see the ceremony of changing the Guard there.

Trafalgar Square

London has many fine squares. Some of them are quiet, others are busy like This. This square is the central square of the city.

The British Museum

To the right of the square there is the gallery which has a fine collection of European paintings.

St Paul’s Cathedral

It is the biggest English church. Another famous church is Westminster Abbey where kings, queens, and many famous people are buried.

The sights of London

Now look at the slide. Here you can see the descriptions of some sights in London. Listen to my stories and name the sights.

What is this ?

It is very old. It has a long and cruel history. You can see it from the river Thames. It is not just one building. Many years ago the Kings and the Queens of Britain lived in this place.

(The Tower of

London)

What is this ?

It stands near the Houses of Parliament. It is really a bell. It weighs 13,720 kilograms. It has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio. It is a famous clock.

(Big Ben)

What is this ?

London's largest and most famous cathedral, built by Sir Christopher Wren.

(St. Paul's

Cathedral)

What is this ?

They stand beside the river Thames. You can also see them from Westminster Abbey. The country's leaders speak at this place. The famous clock Big Ben stands near them.

(The Houses of Parliament)

What is this ?

London residence of the Queen, the principal seat of the monarchy.

(Buckingham Palace)

What is this ?

It is not far from the Houses of Parliament. It is a symbol of England. It was founded by St. Peter and built by King Edward in 1065. Some famous people are buried there.

(Westminster Abbey)

Do you know London ?

Now look at the slide «Do You Know London?»

Can you answer these questions?

Do you know London ?

Who gave London its first name?

(the Romans)

Do you know London ?

What river runs through London?

(the Thames)

What birds according to the legend protect the Tower of London?

(ravens)

Do you know London ?

What is the only London bridge that can be raised?

(Tower Bridge)

What is the London Eye?

(an observation wheel)

Do you know London ?

What is a "double-decker"?

(a bus)

Do you know London ?

Who was called

"An Iron Lady"?

(Margaret Thatcher)

Do you know London ?

The English author known as the Queen of Crime.

(Agatha Christie)

Examples: 1) What do you know about Big Ben ? 2) What is the name of the British Queen? 3)What is the most famous river in London?

Thank you for your work!