unit 15 - writing

The St. Paul’s Cathedral

The houses of Parliament

The Tower Bridge on the River Thames

London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom, was
founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It has a population of
about 7 million. Situated in southern England, on the River
Thames, the city covers an area of 1610 square km.
London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all
over the world to visit its historic building, such as St.
Paul’s Cathedral, and the House of Parliament. They also
come to visit its theatres, its museums and its many shops.
The most famous shop is Harrods, where you can buy
almost anything.
The best thing about london is the parks. There are five of
them in the city centre. They cover a large area of the city,
and are ideal places for people to get away from noisy busy
city life, and relax.

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Museum (n) [mju:'ziəm ]
Get away (v)

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Task 1 Read about London and answer the questions
1. Where is London situated ?
2. How big is it ?
3. What is its population ?
4. What kind of city is it ?
5. When and by whom was it
founded
founded ?
6. What is it famous for ?
7. What is the best about London?

1. Where is London situated ?
It is situated in southern England, on the river Thames.
2. How big is it ?
It covers an area of 1610 square km
3. What is its population ?
7 million
4. What kind of city is it ?
It is a capital city
5. When and by whom was it founded ?
It was founded by the Romans in 43 AD
6. What is it famous for ?
It is famous for many things: its historic buildings, its

museums, its theatres,its many shops
7. What is the best about London?
The best thing about London is the parks