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London´s attractions

If you visit London you can admire thousands of years of royal history at historical attractions. One of them is Tower of London, the former home of King Henry VII. It is one of London's most recognisable historic landmark.

Big Ben was built by the architect Sir Charles Barry in the reconstruction of the original Westminster Palace, which was destroyed by a large fire in 1834. It is 93 m high clock tower that rises to the north-eastern end of Westminster Palace, or the main bell (Big Ben), has become one of the typical symbols of London.

Tower Bridge is the most famous lifting bridge over the River Thames stands next to the Tower of London . It is 65-meter building in the Gothic style. The bridge is the last bridge before the mouth of the River Thames to the sea. If you decide to visit the bridge, you can admire the view to the whole of London. In the two towers you can see period photographs, handwritten documents and a film about the construction of the bridge. You can also see engines that can lift the bridge for 90 seconds to allow ships to sail under it. Bridge frames are raised about five hundred times a year.

It is historical monument in the middle of Lodon. It was built by William the Conqueror in 1066 to 1087 of white marble White Tower , which is at the heart of historic buildings. In the 12th century water jump was built around the fort.

Original name of Westminster Abbey, officially also a collegiate church of St. Petra is located near the Palace of Westminster, seat of the British Parliament. It is also near Big Ben. Abbey is the traditional place of coronation and last resting place of British monarchs.

St. Paul`s Cathedral is located on Ludgate Hill in Lodnon. Inside the cathedral there are plaques, statues and monuments dedicated to a wide range of personalities. The last major ceremony here that the British royal family organized the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer.

Trafalgar Square is located in central London and is named after the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Originally used the square as the royal stables, until around 1845, received its current appearance. Dominates the square is Nelson's Column surrounded by fountains and four bronze statues of lions. Trafalgar Square is a major tourist attraction and partly contributed to the local pigeons. A favorite activity of tourists and Londoners were feeding them.

The London Eye is a giant 135-metre tall Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in the British capital. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom which visits by over 3.5 million people every year. When was built in 1999, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world.

There are the questions about London :

1. What was the former home of King Henry VII.?

a) Buckingham Palace

b) The Tower of London

c) Westminster Abbey

d) Tower Bridge

2. When Big Ben was built and how high is it?

a) It was built in 1843.

b) It is 93 meters high.

c) It was built in 1834.

d) It is 97 meters high.

3. How long does it take until the bridge is lifted and how many times a year bridge frames are raised?

a) 90 seconds

b) 60 seconds

c) a hundred times

d) It is 97 meters high.

4.When was built water jump around the fort?

a) In the 13th century.

b) In the 12th century.

c) In the 14th century.

d) In the 11th century.

5.What do you read about Westminster Abbey ?

a) It is traditional place of coronation.

b) It is last resting place of British monarchs.

c) It is the most famous place in London.

d) the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla

6.What is the last event organized by the royal family in this cathedral?

a) the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Diana

b) the coronation of Elizabeth II.

c) the coronation of Prince Charles

d) the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla

7.Which statue dominates Trafalgar Square?

a) Nelson`s Column

b) Big Ben

c) Tower Bridge

d) London Eye

8.When was London Eye built and how tall is it?

a) It was built in 1999.

b) It was built in 2000.

c) It is 135 metres tall wheel.

d) It is 153 metres tall wheel.

KEYS :

1. B

2. B, C

3. A, C

4. B

5. A, B

6. A

7. A

8. A, C

LONDON CITY

Look at the pictures and choose the correct answer.

1. a) Big Ben

b) Trafalgar Square

c) London Eye

d) Buckingham Palace

2. a) London Eye

b) Buckingham Palace

c) Westminister Abby

d) Tower Bridge

3. a) The Houses of Parliament

b) Big Ben

c) Trafalgar Square

d) Buckingham Palace

4. a) Royal Albert Hall

b) Madam Tussaud´s Museum

c) London Eye

d) Tower Bridge

5a) Big Ben

b) Madam Tussaud´s Museum

c) St. Paul´s Cathedral

d) Buckingham Palace

6. a) Buckingham Palace

b) Royal Albert Hall

c) The Tower of London

d) Westminster Abbey

7. a) The Tower of Bridge

b) Trafalgar Square

c) The Houses of Parliament

d) London Eye

8. a) Madam Tussaud´s Museum

b) Buckingham Palace

c) St. Paul´s Cathedral

d) Trafalgar Square

9. a) The Tower of London

b) Tower Bridge

c) The Houses of Parliament

d) Royal Albert Hall

10. a) The Tower of London

b) London Eye

c) The Houses of Parliament

d) Big Ben

11. a) Royal Albert Hall

b) St. Paul´s Cathedral

c) Tower Bridge

d) Westminster Abbey

KEYS :

1. A

2. B

3. A

4. C

5. B

6. B

7. B

8. C

9. B

10. A

11. D