LONDON IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND
MOST INTERESTING CITIES IN THE
WORLD. TRADITIONALY IT IS DIVIDED
INTO SEVERAL PARTS-THE CITY,WEST-
MINSTER,THE WEST END AND THE EAST END.
THEY ARE VERY DIFFERENT FROM EACH
OTHER AND SEEM TO BELONG TO DIFFERENT
TOWNS AND EPOCHS.
THE QUEEN.
THE QUEEN IS A SIMBOL OF
BRITAIN’S LONG HISTORY AND
TRADITION.SHE IS THE HEAD OF
STATE. BUT IN REALITY SHE HAS
VERY LITTLE POWER. SHE HAS TO
PUT HER SIGNATURE ON NEW
LAWS, EVEN IF SHE DOES NOT
LIKE THEM.
EVERY AUTUMN SHE OPENS
PARLIAMENT, BUT HER SPEECH
IS WRITTEN BY THE PRIME MI-
NISTER.
Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Pa-
lace is the offici-
al residence of
the Queen.
When the flag is
flying on the top
she is at home.
The Houses of PARLIAMENT.
The Houses of Parliament is
the seat of the British govern-
ment.
The Clock Tower of the Houses
of Parliament is famous for its
big hour bell, known as” Big Ben.”
The Tower of London.
The Tower of London has
been many things: a pala-
ce, a fortress, a prison, a
place of execution, a Zoo.
Today, it is best known as
a historical museum.
Westminster Abbey.
Westminster Abbey has more historic associations than any other building in Britain. Nearly all English kings and queens have been crowned here.
Questions.
1.Traditionally London is divided into several parts. Can
you name them?
2.Where does the British Parliament sit?
3.What is Big Ben?
4.What is Westminster Abbey famous for?
5.What is the most famous London museum?
6.What is the Tower?
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