The twelfth guide:Madam Tussaud's /1761—1850/ is the world's most famous wax museum.
In the days before television, cinema and radio, Madam Tussaud's figures were a sensation.
Over two million visitors go there to see the 500 lifelikefigures of the famous people. You can see Henry VIII and his six wives, the Battle of Trafalgar, and the Chamber of Horrors.
Today one will find models of well known sports personalities, musicians and film stars, statesmen from around the world, and even the Royal Family.
One can have fun in the new Superstars and Legends section by searching for his personal hero or heroine, or find his favourite film star and tell them he is their greatest fan.
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T:Let's play a game "I agree ... I don't agree..."
• Paris is the capital of the UK.
• The Tower of London is a museum now
• Buckingham Palace is the residence of the Queen
• Westminster Abbey is a church
• The heart of London is Khreschatyk.
• London stands on the river Hudson
Listening
1) Pre-listening task
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T: Find the pairs to the words
• Big London
• Tower Ben
• Trafalgar Parliament
• Westminster Square
• The Houses of Abbey
• The Tower of Bridge
2) Listening
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T:Watch the video "Top 10 attractions London".
Look at the map of London and try to find the places which we are going to see.
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T: Say what you have already seen and what you have not seen in London yet.
• We have already seen...
• We haven't seen yet...
1.London Zoo
8. The Tate Gallery
2. Trafalgar Square
9. The Thames
3. The Houses of Parliament
10. Big Ben
4. London Bridge
11.Westminster Abbey
5. St. James Park
12. St. Paul's Cathedral
6. The Tower of London
7. Duble Decker Bus
13. Buckingham Palace
14. London Eye
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T:Answer the questions
• What is Westminster Abbey?
• What is Big Ben?
• What is the Tower of London now?
• What palace is the home of the Queen?
• What famous London bridge do you know?
• What is in the center of Trafalgar Square?
• Is Covent Garden a market or a department store?
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Dialogue
T:Read the dialogue and make your own.
• A: How do you like London?
• B: Oh, it's beautiful.
• A: Yes,I think it's one of the most interesting and unusual cities in the world.
• B: Oh, yesterday I saw the Houses of Parliament, heard the voice of Big Ben, and visited the famous Tower.
• A: Have you visited Westminster Abbey?
• B: Not, yet. What is it famous for?
• A: It is the royal church
• B: How can I get there?
• A: By bus or just walk.
Reading
T:Readthe text quickly and find the names of the main parts of London
London
London is the capital of Great Britain. Its population is more than 8 million people. London stands on the river Thames. It is the largest city in Europe and one of the largest cities in the world.
London is not only the capital of the country; it is also a very big port, one of the greatest commercial centers in the
world, a university city, and the seat of the government of Great Britain.
The main parts of London are: the City, the West End. the East End and Westminster.
The City is the commercial part of London. Only about ten thousand people live there.
The West End is the richest part of London. You can find the best shops, theatres, cinemas, museums, fine parks and
squares there. Its houses and streets are very beautiful. The rich people live in the West End.
The East End is the part of London where working people live. There are not many parks in London.
There are a lot of places of interest in London: Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and many others.
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T:Read the sentences and say are they true or false?