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Today we are going to invite you with the students of
Turkmen-Russian School named by A.S. Pushkin to one of the best and the most beautiful cities in the world.
Слайд 3What do you know about London?
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London is the capital
of Great Britain.
Слайд 5London is situated on the banks of the Thames.
Слайд 7Trafalgar Square
There are always a lot of people and pigeons on
the square.
Every winter there is a big Christmas tree which is a gift from Norway in the middle of the square.
On New Year’s Eve people gather around the tree.
In the middle of the square there is Admiral Nelson’s Column.
Слайд 9Victoria
Born:1819
Died:1901
Reigned:1837-1901
The only child of Edward,
Duke of Kent(son GeorgeIII.)
and the
last member of the
Hanoverian dynasty.
-In 1840 married her first
cousin Prince Albert.
-Gave birth to 9 chidren:
4 boys and 5girls.
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Слайд 10Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
is a symbol of England. The legend says
that Westminster Abbey was founded by St Peter himself.
This is a holy place.
All English kings have been crowned and buried in the church since 1308.
Слайд 11Westminster Cathedral
It was built between 1895 and 1903.
This is the seat
of the Cardinal Archbishop and the leading Roman Catholic Church in England.
Its bell tower is 84 metres high.
Слайд 12The Tower
The Tower of London has been a fortress, a palace,
an arsenal, a mint, a prison, an observatory, a zoo, the home of the Crown Jewels and a tourist attraction.
Слайд 13Imperial State Crown
The Tower’s greatest treasure is the Imperial State Crown.
There
are 2 800 diamonds on it.
Слайд 14Beefeaters
The guards of the Tower are called Beefeaters.
The legend says that
if the ravens leave, the Tower and the country will fall.
Слайд 15St. Paul’s Cathedral
St.Paul’s Cathedral is a famous building too.
Prince Charles and
Princess Diana married here in 1981.
Слайд 16Tower Bridge
The most famous bridge in London is
the Tower bridge.
Слайд 17Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a bascule-bridge.
The bascules will open to
let ships pass through.
Слайд 18The River Thames
Thames flows through London.
The River Thames is 338 km
long.
It is 245 m wide here.
Even big seaships can visit London.
Слайд 19 London Eye
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the
River Thames in London.
When it opened to the public in 2000 it was the world’s Ferris wheel.
Tourists like to visit this sight
Слайд 20The Houses of Parliament
This big palace is the most famous building
in the world – the British Parliament.
The building is 280 metres long.
There are more
than 1000 rooms.
Слайд 21Big Ben
Big Ben, the big clock tower, is the symbol of
London. It strikes hours.
Слайд 22Buckingham Palace
This is the Queen’s home. It was built in 1703.
There is a great collection of paintings.
Слайд 24The Queen of Great Britain
The Queen of Great Britain is Elizabeth
II. Her husband is Duke of Edinburgh.
They have got 4 grown-up children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
Слайд 26We have the opportunity to meet the Queen of Great Britain
dear friends!!!
I’m happy to see the students from Turkmenistan in my country.
Do you love the English language as I love it? English is my childhood friend, my life companion, assistant, counselor, my psychologist, a teacher, a guide and a first love .It cannot get old, go out of fashion, it is always fresh and dynamic. It politely opens its doors and gives you the opportunity to be yourself
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A lot of books are written in English. For example, well-known
authors William Shakespeare, Arthur Conan Doyle, Lewis Carroll wrote their works in English but they are known all over the world. The same can be said about music. Let me mention the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Sting. And if you give me a favor and sing for me, I would be appreciate for this.
Слайд 30Заключение под Я уеду жить в Лондон. План недели
Declare the week
of English Language open!