London

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English Presentation
London
Hnebedenko Bohdana
form 8-A
Dolynska gymnasium №3
teacher: Sheremet T.V.
2015-2016

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Keywords
skyline
shape
landmarks
rejoice
exhibits
burial
anniversary
opposite
bedchamber

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skyline

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landmarks

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exhibits

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bedchamber

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shape

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rejoice

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burial

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anniversary

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opposite

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Landmarks of London
The London Eye
The London Eye is the major feature of
London’s skyline. It consists of thirtytwo capsules each holding up twenty-five
people. For breathtaking experience and
unforgettable view of more than fifty
London’s famous landmarks you have just
to climb aboard and take a thirty
minute ‘excursion’.

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The British Museum
The British Museum is one of the most famous
museums in the world with the richest
collections. It exhibits man works from all over
the world from prehistoric period to modern
times. The most famous exhibits of the British
Museum are the Parthenon Sculptures, the
Rosetta Stone, the mummies of Ancient Egypt.
The entry to the museum is free but for several
special exhibitions you need tickets.

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Tower of London
The greatest Tower of London is one of the
world’s most famous buildings. This building with
900-years history was previously a royal palace,
execution place, prison, jewel house, arsenal and
even zoo. While visiting this sight don’t forget to
gaze up at the White Tower, marvel at the Crown
Jewels and skulk through a medieval king’s
bedchamber.

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Tate Modern
Tate Modern in London is a famous Britain’s
national museum of contemporary and modern
art. It stands on the banks on Thames and has a
unique shape (previously it was a power
station). The visitors can find the exhibitions by
famous modern artists from Gauguin to Damien
Hirst inside. After contemplation of works one
can sit in the gallery’s restaurants and rejoice
the fabulous view across the city.

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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey also known as Collegiate
Church of St. Peter is a Gothic church on the
scale of a cathedral. Westminster Abbey has been
the traditional place of coronation and burial for
English monarchs for a long time. Today it is
still used for the celebration of great events in
the country’s history and for regular worship.

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Big Ben
In fact, Big Ben is the largest of the six bells of
Westminster Palace in London. But it has long
been associated with the name of the Clock
Tower, which in September 2012 was officially
called “Elizabeth Tower”. The decision to rename
the tower was made by the British Parliament
to mark the 60th anniversary of the reign of
Queen Elizabeth II.
The tower was built in 1858. The project
architect was Augustus Pugin. The height of the
tower and spire is 96.3 m.
The Palace of Westminster, and therefore the
tower, is on the Parliament square next to
Westminster Abbey. On the opposite side of the
palace there is the Thames embankment.

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