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ORAL LANGUAGE PRACTICE

I. Correct the wrong statements. Begin with:

It’s not true to fact. It’s wrong. It’s false. It’s not so. It’s true.

1. The Thames empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

2. On the south side is the Mansion House designed in the mid-18th century as the Queen’s official residence.

3. The Old Baileyis famous as the home of the nation’s newspapers.

4. “Beefeaters” wear a state dress uniform dating from Tudor times. It consists of funny flat hats, trousers bound at the knee, and the Royal monogram on their breast.

5. The Royal Exchange, the City’s Gift to the Nation”, was opened by Her Majesty the Queen on the 3 of March 1982.

6. The Tower of London,is situated on the left bank of the Thames. It is the seat of the British Parliament.

7. St James’s Palaceis the official London residence of the sovereign since 1837, the reign of Queen Victoria.

8. St Paul’s Cathedral was the burial place of all English kings and queens until George III.

II. Have a talk based on the texts. Make use of the following questions.

1. How many boroughs are there in London?

2. How many centres are there in London?

3. Why is the City of London called a miniature city within a world-class capital?

4. When was the Bank of England founded? What was it built for?

5. What important buildings were built in the City?

6. Why is Fleet street so famous in the City and in the world?

7. What can you visit in the City at the weekend? Why are these places so interesting for tourists?

8. What is the difference between the City and the City of Westminster?

9. What historical places can you see there?

III. Watch the films “The City”, “Tower of London”, “St Paul’s Cathedral”, “Buckingham Palace”. Translate the suggested video-information. Discuss it, using the following questions:

Lesson 4

London’s Colourful Pageantry and Ceremonies

“London is a nation, not a city.” – Benjamin Disraeli

Many traditional ceremonies have been preserved since old times and are still regularly observed. Such ceremonies in London attract many tourists. The London calendar is distinguished by many picturesque events and ceremonies, some of ancient origin. The most popular are the daily ceremonies.

Changing the Guard

The Changing of the Guard is the most popular of London’s daily ceremonies. It takes place at Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace every day at 11.30 when one set of soldiers guarding a royal building replaces another on duty. Then the symbolic ceremony of handing over the palace keys takes place between the two captains. The ceremony always attracts a lot of spectators because of special troops who wear colourful uniforms: scarlet tunics, blue trousers and bearskin caps. The ceremony is attended by one of the Regimental bands.

The history of the Foot Guards goes back to 1656, when King Charles II, during his exile in Holland, recruited a small body-guard. Later this small body-guard grew into a regiment of guards.


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