1. What is the official name of Great Britain?

London
London is one of the largest cities in the world, it is one of the world’s most important ports and it is the capital of Great Britain. London - is more than two thousand and 5 hundred years old, about 7 million people live there. There are more than 10 thousand streets in London. Most of the streets are not very wide and most of the buildings are not high, but multistoried buildings have also appeared in London and almost all of them are hotels and offices.

London Underground (or Tube) is the oldest and longest in Europe. There are 11 different lines with more than 500 stations.

Although London is a crowded and noisy city, you can find many pleasant parks and green squares there.

Regent’s park is the most beautiful park and Hyde park is the largest, it is one of the most popular places of rest for Londoners on hot summer days.

There are three main parts of London: the City, the West End and the East End. The oldest part of London is the City, the business center. The West End is famous for its rich shops, hotels, restaurants, cinemas and museums. Only rich people live there. Westminster, the political center of London is situated in the West End. Here you can see Westminster Bridge and hear Big Ben - the biggest bell in England. You must have a look at tomb of the Unknown Soldier, fallen in the 1^st World War.

The East End is another part of London. Many houses there are poor and many streets are narrow and dirty. The East End is famous for its docks, but they have closed. Now people are building houses there. Already there are offices, shops and restaurants, a cinema and large hotel for a modern traveler.

1. What is the official name of Great Britain?

2. What parts does Great Britain consist of?

3. What parts does London consist of?

4. What places of interest in London do you know?