Презентация, доклад к уроку английского языка на тему Introducing London

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London was founded in the 1st century A.D. by the Romans. When they left Londinium, as they called the city, it was largely abandoned…The first settlement, after ten years of development

Слайд 1Introducing

Introducing

Слайд 2London was founded in the 1st century A.D. by the Romans.

When they left Londinium, as they called the city, it was largely abandoned…

The first settlement, after ten years of development

London was founded in the 1st century A.D. by the Romans. When they left Londinium, as they

Слайд 3…but by the 8th century London was again a busy trading

centre. And in the 11th century it became the capital of England
…but by the 8th century London was again a busy trading centre. And in the 11th century

Слайд 4The rest of old walls of Londinium
London began to spread beyond

the city walls during the Tudor and Stuart periods…
The rest of old walls of LondiniumLondon began to spread beyond the city walls during the Tudor

Слайд 5After the Great Fire of 1666 that destroyed three quarters of

the city, wooden houses were replaced by buildings of brick.
After the Great Fire of 1666 that destroyed three quarters of the city, wooden houses were replaced

Слайд 6
As a result of rapid spreading of the city during the

19th century new means of transport were developed,…
As a result of rapid spreading of the city during the 19th century new means of transport

Слайд 7… including the underground railway system.

… including the underground railway system.

Слайд 8Large areas of the city were destroyed by bombs during World

War II,…


London during the bombing, 1940

Large areas of the city were destroyed by bombs during World War II,… London during the bombing,

Слайд 9Picadilly Circus, 1949
…and the rebuilding that followed was of mixed quality.

Picadilly Circus, 1949…and the rebuilding that followed was of mixed quality.

Слайд 10Today Greater London covers 625 square miles.

Today Greater London covers 625 square miles.

Слайд 11Traditionally London is divided into several parts: The City, Westminster, the

West End and the East End.
Traditionally London is divided into several parts: The City, Westminster, the West End and the East End.

Слайд 12The heart of London is the City, its financial and business

centre. Numerous banks, offices and firms, where about half a million people work, are situated there.
The heart of London is the City, its financial and business centre. Numerous banks, offices and firms,

Слайд 13There are some ancient buildings within the City.

There are some ancient buildings within the City.

Слайд 14This is the most striking of them… It stands at the

top of Ludgate Hill.

St. Paul’s Cathedral, the masterpiece of Sir Chr. Wren

This is the most striking of them… It stands at the top of Ludgate Hill. St. Paul’s

Слайд 15Inside the dome are scenes from the life of St. Paul…

Inside the dome are scenes from the life of St. Paul…

Слайд 16The Tower of London is also situated in the City.

The Tower of London is also situated in the City.

Слайд 17The Tower, 11 century
It has served as citadel, palace, prison, mint

and menagerie…
The Tower, 11 centuryIt has served as citadel, palace, prison, mint and menagerie…

Слайд 18The Tower is famous for its illustrious prisoners, such as Sir

Thomas More …

… and Guy Fawkes.

The Tower is famous for its illustrious prisoners, such as Sir Thomas More …… and Guy Fawkes.

Слайд 19Westminster, the historic center of the government
In the 11th century King

Edward the Confessor decided to build a great abbey church here.
Westminster, the historic center of the governmentIn the 11th century King Edward the Confessor decided to build

Слайд 20William the Conqueror was crowned in the Abbey and since then

all the Coronations have taken place here…
William the Conqueror was crowned in the Abbey and since then all the Coronations have taken place

Слайд 21The chapel of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth
The Abbey contains many

royal tombs, memorials to eminent men and women.
The chapel of Queen Mary and Queen ElizabethThe Abbey contains many royal tombs, memorials to eminent men

Слайд 22Alongside the Abbey Edward the Confessor had a palace built. The

Palace of Westminster was the royal residence and also the country’s main court of law.
Alongside the Abbey Edward the Confessor had a palace built. The Palace of Westminster was the royal

Слайд 23It’s Parliament now… The building contains of Commons and the House

of Lords, where parliamentary business is depated.
It’s Parliament now… The building contains of Commons and the House of Lords, where parliamentary business is

Слайд 24On the corner next to Westminster Bridge stands Clock Tower which

houses the famous bell Big Ben.
On the corner next to Westminster Bridge stands Clock Tower which houses the famous bell Big Ben.

Слайд 25Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official London residence.

Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official London residence.

Слайд 26The west End is the richest and most beautiful part of

London. The best hotels, shops, clubs are situated there…
The west End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. The best hotels, shops, clubs

Слайд 27Oxford Street is an endless shopping area which attracts visitors from

all over in the world.
Oxford Street is an endless shopping area which attracts visitors from all over in the world.

Слайд 28Going down Oxford Street you come to Trafalgar Square.
Admiral Nelson,

cast in bronze, stands on top of the tall column in the middle of the square.
Going down Oxford Street you come to Trafalgar Square. Admiral Nelson, cast in bronze, stands on top

Слайд 29On the north side of Trafalgar Square is the Nation Gallery…

and the Nation Portrait Gallery
On the north side of Trafalgar Square is the Nation Gallery…… and the Nation Portrait Gallery

Слайд 30Not far away is the British museum. It contains a priceless

collection of ancient manuscripts, coins etc. and is famous for its library.
Not far away is the British museum. It contains a priceless collection of ancient manuscripts, coins etc.

Слайд 31The East End is the poorest district of London. There are

a lot of factories and docks here.

It is populated by working class families.

The East End is the poorest district of London. There are a lot of factories and docks

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