Слайд 3Great Britain has four parts or four countries: England, Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland. Every country has a capital. London is both the capital of England and the capital of the United Kingdom. The ancient city on the banks of the river Thames has eight million people.
Слайд 4The Tower of London
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The Tower of
London, or the Tower, is an ancient castle on the north bank of the Thames. There are some buildings on its territory behind strong grey walls. The White Tower which gave the name to the place is a central building. The Tower of London was a palace, a fortress, a prison and the King’s Zoo. Now it’s a museum.
Слайд 5St. Paul’s Cathedral
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St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of the
most famous and most important beautiful cathedrals in the country. It is a cathedral with a very large dome and the clock tower on the west end.
Слайд 6Trafalgar Square
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The geographical centre of London is
Trafalgar Square with its fountains, a tall column, a monument to Admiral Nelson, and the National Gallery. The gallery is world-famous and has the largest collection of paintings in the UK. Trafalgar Square is a popular place with tourists from different countries.