Let’s work in groups. On your tables you can see the sheets of paper. Please, write down as much facts or words connected with London as you know. For example, famous people, interesting places, historical events and so on.
-Now pupils let’s generalize knowledge about the famous city of Great Britain, London. (Лондон туралы мәтін) слайд 3
London
London is the capital of Great Britain or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is an old city, its history counts more than two thousand years. The population of London is more than 9 million people.
Actually, London can be divided into several parts: the City or Downtown of London, Westminster, the West End and the East End. The City is the oldest part of London with narrow streets and pavements. There are many offices, companies and banks in this part of London. The City of London is the financial centre of the United Kingdom. Only a few thousand people live there, but in the day-time it is full of people: as about half a million people come to work there. The biggest Banks and offices are concentrated in the City. The West End is the centre of London. It is full of richest hotels, largest supermarkets, best cinemas and concert halls.
The East End of London is the industrial area and the place where the working people live. There are many factories, workshops and docks there. The East End, lying eastwards from the City is very large and crowded. There are many cars and buses in London. There is the Tube (an underground) in London too. The underground, constructed in London, was the first underground in the World.
T: In London there are many sights: Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower, Big Ben and others. - And now let’s go. Tell about the places of interest you see. (Оқушылар алдын ала дайындап келген Лондонның көрікті жерлері туралы слайд арқылы мазмұндап береді)
P1: On the bank of the River Thames you can see the Houses of Parliament. It is also called the Palace of Westminster. Now it is the seat of the British Parliament. The Houses of Parliament have two towers: the Clock Tower “Big Ben” and the Victoria Tower with the British flag on the top. Big Ben is really a big bell.
P2: Buckingham Palace is the place where British kings and queens live when they are in London. Important visitors often go to the Palace and meet Queen Elizabeth and the royal family. A lot of tourists come to Buckingham Palace every day to see the Changing of the Guards.
P3: Trafalgar Square is the center of modern London. The Nelson’s Column stands in the middle of it. There are also two large fountains here. Many Londoners and tourists like to have a rest here and enjoy the sight. The National Gallery is not far from here.
P4: The Tower of London is the oldest monument in London. It has a long and cruel history. It is a group of buildings: the White Tower, the oldest part of the Tower of London, and the Bloody Tower which has a history of blood. Now it is a museum of armour.
P5: Westminster Abbey is a symbol of England. It was built in 1065. The coronation of all British Kings and Queens takes place here. Some famous English people are also buried here.
P6: Tower Bridge was built in 1894. It is one of the famous bridges across the Thames. It is next to the Tower of London. You can also see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge. It opens and ships go up and down the River Thames.
Т: - I’d like you to listen to the tape about one of the most interesting sights of London – the British Museum, and then to do some tasks after listening.
Tape “The British Museum”(оқушылар аудио тындап, тыңдалған мәтін бойынша сұрақтарға жауап береді) (.аудио 1))
Questions (.аудио 1):
1.Where is the British Museum?
2.What is it famous for?
3. What collections can you find in the British Museum?
4. What have you learnt about the library of the British Museum?
5. What famous writers worked in the reading-room of the British Museum?
OK, now as a control task for checking up your knowledge according to the tape I suggest you a small test. You are to choose TRUE and FALSE statements
(Оқушыларға тест беріледі, олар берілген сөйлемдердің дұрыс немесе қате екендігін табады)
The test “The British Museum”
For many people who come to London it is a city of history and culture.
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