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What should we know about London?

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History

Sightseeings

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London was founded in the 1 st century A. D. By the Romans. They left London in the 5 th century. By the 8 th century London was again a busy trading centre, and in the 11 th century it became a capital of England. Edward the Confessor built a palace and an abbey at Westminster. The Norman period saw the constructions of the Tower, old St. Paul’s Cathedral and many churches and monasteries.

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Medieval London grew in importance as a trading centre and in 1215 its citizens won the right to elect their own leader, or Lord Mayor. London began to spread beyond the city walls during the Tudor and Stuart periods.

The Great Fire of 1666 destroyed three quarters of the city. Sir Christopher Wren rebuilt St. Paul’s Cathedral and designed 51 churches. The rebuilding of London followed the medieval street plan, but the old wooden houses were replaced by buildings of brick to reduce the future risk.

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Today London is a big city. It covers more than 600 miles, consists of 33 separate boroughs, including The City, The West End, The East End. 7 million people now live in London

cover – занимать

borough – район, прежде бывший небольшим

городом

TASK

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the 1 st century A. D. – первый век н. э.

trading – торговля

capital – столица

Edward the Confessor – Эдуард Исповедник,

король Англии (1042-1066)

palace – дворец

abbey – аббатство, монастырь

church – церковь

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medieval – средневековый

to win the right – получить право, добиться

права

to elect – избирать

Lord Mayor – лорд-мэр

beyond – по ту сторону, за пределами

brick – кирпич

reduce – ослаблять, понижать, уменьшать

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Answer the questions

• When was London founded?
• What were the most important events in the history of medieval London?
• Is London a big city? How many people live there?

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London

exercises

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Big Ben

The famous clock Big Ben stands near the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben is a bell. You can hear it every hour. Its weight is about 13, 000 kilograms.

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St. Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral is the greatest of English churches. It is Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. The construction of the Cathedral started in 1675 and was not finished until the 1709.

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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official London residence. Built in 1702-1705 for the Duke of Buckingham, it was sold in 1761 to George III. London’s most popular spectacle is Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It lasts about 30 minutes

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Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is a symbol of England. It was built by King Edward in 1065. The coronation of all British kings and queens takes place in Westminster Abbey. Some famous English people are also buried here

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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge was built in 1894. it is one of the famous bridges across the Thames. It opens and ships go up and down the River Thames. It is next to the Tower of London

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The Tower of London

The Tower of London is closely associated with many important events in English history. It has served as palace, prison, mint and menagerie. Many notable people lost their heads on the executioner’s block.

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Complete the sentences

1. Big Ben weights

about 13,000 kilograms

2. Westminster Abbey is

a symbol of England

3. Buckingham Palace is Queen’s

official residence in London

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Choose the right variant:

- a palace

is

- a bell

- a square

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Choose the right variant:

The Queen lives in

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Choose the right variant:

The coronation of all

British kings and queens

takes place in