Form 9

29.03.2021

Good morning, pupils!

I would like to start with our lesson’s motto

“Travelling is the best way to learn the world”

 

Modern life is impossible without travelling. Travelling has completely changed our life, our knowledge about other people, their life-style and culture. Do you like travelling? Where do you like to travel: in our country or abroad? Why do people travel to the UK? Make up the mind-map.

Possible answers using the method “Microphone”. I think (In my opinion)…

To meet people; to take part in celebrations; to learn English better; to know more about the Royal family; to make friends, to visit London ( other cities); to study; to see the countryside; to work…

Answer the questions.

1.     How many countries are there in the UK?

2.     How many parts does Great Britain consist of? What are they?

3.     What’s the difference between England, Great Britain, the UK?

4.     What are the highest mountains? Where are they?

5.     Name the capitals of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.

Reading

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural centre. It’s one of the largest cities in the world. Its population is more than 8 million people. London is situated on the river Thames. It was founded more than two thousand years ago.

London is an ancient city. It appeared at the place where the Roman invaders decided to build a bridge over the Thames. There are four parts in London: West End, East End, the City and Westminster.

The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business centre. There are many offices, companies and banks in this part of the capital.

Westminster is also important part of the capital. It’s an aristocratic part and administrative centre of London. The Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British Government, are there.

West End, the richest and most beautiful part of London. It is the symbol of wealth and luxury. The best hotels, shops, restaurants, clubs, and theatres are situated there.

East End, an industrial district of the capital. Most of plants and factories are situated there.

London Big Ben   Also known as Big Ben, the officially named Elizabeth Tower was completed in 1858. A renowned landmark of London, it’s found next to the Houses of Parliament, which makes it just about the most important building in the area. Big Ben is an excellent timekeeper, which has rarely stopped. The name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock-tower itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.

London Tower Bridge Built between 1886 - 1894, Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames and is an iconic symbol of London. It takes its name from the closely located Tower of London. Not to be confused with London Bridge, the next bridge upstream.

Houses of Parliament. The Houses of Parliament, known as The Palace of Westminster, stands on the site where Edward the Confessor had the original palace built in the first half of the 11 century. The Palace of Westminster has been home to the English Parliament.

In Britain the Queen is the Head of State. She is officially the head of the state. Elizabeth II lives in the Buckingham Palace. On 6 February (1952) it has been 65 years since Her Majesty acceded to the throne. She is the first sovereign in the history of British Monarchy to reach the 65 years on the throne.

A double-decker bus is a bus that has two stores or decks. Double-decker buses are used for mass transport in the United Kingdom.

1. What do you know about London?

2. What parts is London traditionally divided into?

3. What do you know about City, Westminster, West End, East End?

4. What is Big Ben? What do you know about it?

5. What do you know about Tower Bridge and Houses of Parliament?

6. Who is the Queen? What do you know about her?

7. What is “a red double-decker”?

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 Home task: Ex 2(b) p.182 – to write.

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Good Luck!