Презентация к уроку английского языка в 5 классе по теме:The sights of London. Автор: учитель английского языка ГБОУ СОШ 883 г. Москвы Парамон

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London. London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic,

London.

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic, and

commercial centre. It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. Its population is about 8 million.
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The center of London

The center of London

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The St.Paul’s Cathedral The St. Paul's Cathedral, the greatest of English

The St.Paul’s Cathedral

The St. Paul's Cathedral, the greatest of English churches.

It was built in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren.
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Big Ben Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell

Big Ben Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell

of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, And often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.
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The Tower of London The Tower of London was founded by

The Tower of London The Tower of London was founded by

Julius Caesar and in 1066 rebuilt by William the Conqueror. It was used as a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison. Now it is a museum.
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Westminster Abbey. Westminster is the governmental part of London. Nearly all

Westminster Abbey. Westminster is the governmental part of London. Nearly all English kings

and queens have been crowned in Westminster Abbey. Many outstanding statesmen, scientists, writers, poets, and painters are buried here: Newton, Darwin, Chaucer, Dickens, Tennyson, Kipling.
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The Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Parliament.

The Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Parliament.

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Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Queen.

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The Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. It was

The Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. It

was named in memory of Admiral Nelson's victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson's Column stands in the middle of the square. On the north side of the Trafalgar Square is the National Portrait Gallery. Not far away is the British Museum — the biggest museum in London. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins, sculptures, etc, and is also famous for its library.
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Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge

Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge

in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London.
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The Royal Festival Hall The Royal Festival Hall is a 2,500-seat

The Royal Festival Hall The Royal Festival Hall is a 2,500-seat concert,

dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge.
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