London is the capital of England and of the whole country – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
London is the capital of England and of the whole country – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
It is situated on the both banks of the Thames. More than 9 million people live there. It is the political, economic, industrial, cultural and transport centre. London is an ancient city. It is over two thousand years old. That’s why there are a lot of museums, monuments and places of historical interest in London.
London consists of three main parts – the City, the East End and the West End.
The heart of London is the City. It is only one square mile but it is the oldest and the most important part of the capital. You can find the famous historic landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral in this part of the capital.
The City is the financial and commercial centre of the country. There you can find the biggest and the most famous and important offices, firms and banks of the United Kingdom.
The East End lies to the east of the City. Today the East End is an area with numerous small offices, factories and workshops that are mixed up with the houses. The famous Docks of London are also situated here. The East End is often called “the hands of London”.
The West End which lies to the west of the City is the richest part of the capital. The most famous London’s museums, parks, galleries, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and shops can be found here. This part of London is very favourable for leisure and entertainment and that’s why it is always visited by tourists.
There are many parks in London. The most famous are Hyde Park, St. James’s Park, Green Park, Kensington Gardens and Regent’s Park.
Londoners use the underground railway. They call it 'the tube'. London's underground is the oldest in the world. It was opened in 1863. Londoners use buses. The first bus route was opened in London in 1904. Today there are hundreds of routes there. The interesting thing is that some of the routes are the same as many years ago. London's buses are double-decked buses. Londoners do not use trams, though London was the first city where trams appeared. And now it is one of the biggest cities in the world where there are no trams. The last tram left the streets of London many years ago. Londoners use cars. You can see a lot of cars in London streets. When Londoners leave the town, they use trains, ships or airplanes.
London is the capital of England and of the whole country – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
It is situated on the both banks of the Thames. More than 9 million people live there. It is the political, economic, industrial, cultural and transport centre. London is an ancient city. It is over two thousand years old. That’s why there are a lot of museums, monuments and places of historical interest in London.
London consists of three main parts – the City, the East End and the West End.
The heart of London is the City. It is only one square mile but it is the oldest and the most important part of the capital. You can find the famous historic landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral in this part of the capital.
The City is the financial and commercial centre of the country. There you can find the biggest and the most famous and important offices, firms and banks of the United Kingdom.
The East End lies to the east of the City. Today the East End is an area with numerous small offices, factories and workshops that are mixed up with the houses. The famous Docks of London are also situated here. The East End is often called “the hands of London”.
The West End which lies to the west of the City is the richest part of the capital. The most famous London’s museums, parks, galleries, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and shops can be found here. This part of London is very favourable for leisure and entertainment and that’s why it is always visited by tourists.
There are many parks in London. The most famous are Hyde Park, St. James’s Park, Green Park, Kensington Gardens and Regent’s Park.
Londoners use the underground railway. They call it 'the tube'. London's underground is the oldest in the world. It was opened in 1863. Londoners use buses. The first bus route was opened in London in 1904. Today there are hundreds of routes there. The interesting thing is that some of the routes are the same as many years ago. London's buses are double-decked buses. Londoners do not use trams, though London was the first city where trams appeared. And now it is one of the biggest cities in the world where there are no trams. The last tram left the streets of London many years ago. Londoners use cars. You can see a lot of cars in London streets. When Londoners leave the town, they use trains, ships or airplanes.
1. What is the full name of the country?
2. Where is London situated?
3. How many people live there?
4. How old is London?
5. What are the main parts of London?
6. What is the oldest part of London?
7. What part is called “the hands of London”?
8. Where are the most famous museums,
galleries, theatres and shops situated?
9. What are the most famous London parks?
10. When was “the Tube” opened?
11. When was the first bus route opened?
1. What is the full name of the country?
2. Where is London situated?
3. How many people live there?
4. How old is London?
5. What are the main parts of London?
6. What is the oldest part of London?
7. What part is called “the hands of London”?
8. Where are the most famous museums,
galleries, theatres and shops situated?
9. What are the most famous London parks?
10. When was “the Tube” opened?
11. When was the first bus route opened?
1. What is the full name of the country?
2. Where is London situated?
3. How many people live there?
4. How old is London?
5. What are the main parts of London?
6. What is the oldest part of London?
7. What part is called “the hands of London”?
8. Where are the most famous museums,
galleries, theatres and shops situated?
9. What are the most famous London parks?
10. When was “the Tube” opened?
11. When was the first bus route opened?
1. What is the full name of the country?
2. Where is London situated?
3. How many people live there?
4. How old is London?
5. What are the main parts of London?
6. What is the oldest part of London?
7. What part is called “the hands of London”?
8. Where are the most famous museums,
galleries, theatres and shops situated?
9. What are the most famous London parks?
10. When was “the Tube” opened?
11. When was the first bus route opened?
1. What is the full name of the country?
2. Where is London situated?
3. How many people live there?
4. How old is London?
5. What are the main parts of London?
6. What is the oldest part of London?
7. What part is called “the hands of London”?
8. Where are the most famous museums,
galleries, theatres and shops situated?
9. What are the most famous London parks?
10. When was “the Tube” opened?
11. When was the first bus route opened?
1. What is the full name of the country?
2. Where is London situated?
3. How many people live there?
4. How old is London?
5. What are the main parts of London?
6. What is the oldest part of London?
7. What part is called “the hands of London”?
8. Where are the most famous museums,
galleries, theatres and shops situated?
9. What are the most famous London parks?
10. When was “the Tube” opened?
11. When was the first bus route opened?
1. What is the full name of the country?
2. Where is London situated?
3. How many people live there?
4. How old is London?
5. What are the main parts of London?
6. What is the oldest part of London?
7. What part is called “the hands of London”?
8. Where are the most famous museums,
galleries, theatres and shops situated?
9. What are the most famous London parks?
10. When was “the Tube” opened?
11. When was the first bus route opened?
1. What is the full name of the country?
2. Where is London situated?
3. How many people live there?
4. How old is London?
5. What are the main parts of London?
6. What is the oldest part of London?
7. What part is called “the hands of London”?
8. Where are the most famous museums,
galleries, theatres and shops situated?
9. What are the most famous London parks?
10. When was “the Tube” opened?
11. When was the first bus route opened?
