«more about london»

Lesson 1			«MORE ABOUT LONDON»
Technology of teaching at the practical lesson
	Number of students:	No more than 15
	Time of the lesson:	2 hours
	Form of the Lesson	Practical with elements of Research and Analyze
	Plan of the Lesson	Presentation of the lesson plan: definition of the subject aims and expected results of the student’s activity. Checking of home task (grammar and reports). Study the text «London». Discuss the meaning of new words
	Purpose of the Lesson	Contribute to knowledge of students about “London”. Assist the students in making a choice of further post-graduate study. Develop student’s analytical skills and abilities to make research.
	Pedagogical tasks:	Discuss the beforehand given tasks of making research of «London». Make students work with text vocabulary, match appropriate meaning of new words. Direct students in learning the handout materials. Give the tasks to analyses and express own opinion. Give the home task.
	Results of the students activity:	Comprehend the text with new words so that to be able to discuss its main issues. Making conclusions and express personal point of view.
	Methods of teaching:	Visual, group work.
	Forms of teaching:	Text with exercises, handout, data tables
	Means of teaching:	Working in groups.
	Condition of the Lesson:	Classrooms, Sufficient number of students.
	Monitoring and marks:	Oral control, marking, correction.

Technology of teaching at the practical lesson
Steps, time	Activity
	Teacher	Student
1. Introduction in to studying process in)	1.1. Presentation of the subject and main purpose of the lesson. 1.2. Forming of language atmosphere in connection with the actuality of the present Lesson’s subject. 1.3. Presentation of the Lesson plan and the marking system.	1.1. Listen, ask questions, exchange opinions. 1.2. Oral speech training. 1.3. Taking feedback.
2. Actualization of knowledge in)	2.1. Checking homework concerned with present lesson’s subject. 2.2. Presentation of new words concerning the subjects. 2.3. Choking of student’s vocabulary on the given text by method of doing exercises.	2.1. Report home tasks. 2.2. Find out new words meaning. 2.3. Exchange opinions. 2.4. Listen, write. 2.5. Show knowledge.
3. The main part (55-60)	3.1. Explaining and showing the structure of «London». 3.2. Giving handout materials to make a visual research. 3.3. Dividing the group into subgroups to achieve the brain storming effect.	3.1. Fulfill tasks. 3.2. Read, translate, analyze and communicate. 3.3. Listed, read, do some exercises.
4. Conclusion in)	4.1. Resume the results. 4.2. Evaluate students’ activity.	4.1. Listen, write. 4.2. Taking feedback.

«MORE ABOUT LONDON»

London is the capital of Great Britain. It is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is an important business and financial center. It is an intellectual center, too.

Everywhere in London, there are open spaces: Hyde Park and Regent Park are the largest.

The City is the oldest part of London. It stretches from Fleet Street to the Tower on the North Bank of the Thames. It is the main business centre of Britain.

The West End lies between Fleet Street and Hyde Park. It is a residential district. It contains the most expensive hotels and restaurants. We find the most fashionable shops there. There are many place of interest such as Big Ben in the clock Tower, Buckingham palace, the principal London Residence of the Queen, museums, galleries and the University of London.

The East End includes large industrial areas and the port of London. It is the second largest port in the world.

The most famous historic building in London is the Tower of London. There are still traces of the Roman wall. The principal attraction is the crown jewels.

The second largest Christian Church in the world after St Peter's in Rome is St Paul's Cathedral. Its dome is 120 m high. Famous for its whispering gallery.

The tallest building in the capital and in Britain is The Post Office Tower.

It is 187 m high.

The most important gallery in London is The National Gallery. It contains a rich collection of famous painting.

One of the greatest libraries in the world is the British Museum. It contains rare books and fabulous collections, old drawing, prints...There are Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities.

Finally if you want to know the time or the way to the station, ask a bobby or the London bobby. You will never forget his humour and patient. Bobbies are the friendliest policeman in the world.

LONDON - TOP TEN SIGHTS

Originally conceived by architects David Marks and Julia Barfield as an entry for a millennium landmark competition, the project took six years and the expertise of hundreds of people from five European countries to turn it into a reality.

You can see up to 25 miles in each direction with views over some of the world's most famous sights, including St Paul's, the Palace of Westminster and Windsor Castle.

The ride lasts about 25 minutes

Opening Times

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  10.00am - 8.00pm daily (Winter)
  
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  10.00am - 9.00pm daily (Summer)
  

Prices

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  Adult Ј15.50
  
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  Children: Ј7.50
  
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  Senior: Ј12
  
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  UnderFive's FREE
  
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  **Disabled guest Ј12.00
  
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  **Disabled guests (including disabled children) may bring one personal assistant with them for free, except for under fives.
  

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham.

Today it is The Queen's official residence.

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visit for 2 months during the summer.

State Rooms Opening Times

31 July - 29 September 2008

Open daily, 09:45–18:00 (last admission 15:45)

Buckingham Palace operates a timed-ticket system, with admission every 15 minutes throughout the day.

Normal Prices

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  includes an audio tour
  
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  Adult Ј15.00
  
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  Over 60/Student (with valid ID) Ј12.50
  
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  Under 17 Ј8.75
  
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  Under 5 Free
  
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  Family Ј39.75
  
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  (2 adults, 3 under 17s)
  

TOWER BRIDGE & TOWER OF LONDON

Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy views from the high-level Walkways and learn about the history of the Bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian Engine Rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the Bridge lifts.

Nearest tube: Tower Hill on the District and Circle lines or London Bridge on the Northern and Jubilee lines

TOWER OF LONDON

The Tower of London is adjacent to Tower Bridge.

The Tower was founded by King William the Conqueror in 11th Century.

Throughout its long history the Tower has served as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, an arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house. The Queen Anne Boleyn, beheaded in 1536 for treason against King Henry VIII, is said to be occasionally seen walking around the tower carrying her head under her arm. The Tower today is principally a tourist attraction. Besides the buildings themselves, the British Crown Jewels, a fine armour collection from the Royal Armouries, and a remnant of the wall of the Roman fortress are on display.

The tower is manned by the Yeomen Warders, who act as tour guides and provide security. Every evening, the warders participate in the Ceremony of the Keys, as the Tower is secured for the night.

Opening Times:

March - October:

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  Tue - Sat: 09.00-17.30; Sun - Mon: 10.00-17.30
  

November- February: Tue - Sat: 09.00-16.30; Sun - Mon: 10.00-16.30

Closed: 24-26 December, 1 January

GLOSSARY
Capital	famous
Important	building
expensive	project
interest	owned
Industrial	Tower

EXERCISE

Find the right answer

1. 
   London is the __________________ of Great Britain.
   

1. 
   town b) capital c) area
   

2. 
   The City is the __________________ part of London.
   

1. 
   most important b)hottest c)oldest
   

3. 
   The City lies from Fleet Street and the tower; it is the main __________________ centre of London.
   

1. 
   fashionable b) residential c) financial
   

4. 
   The West End lies between Fleet Street and __________________.
   

1. 
   Tower b) Regent Park c) Hyde Park
   

5. 
   Big Ben is in the __________________ Tower.
   

1. 
   Glass b) Clock c) Jewels
   

6. 
   Buckingham Palace is in the __________________ End.
   

1. 
   East b) West c) North
   

7. 
   The East End includes the __________________ of London.
   

1. 
   port b) airport c) rail
   

8. 
   The Crown Jewels are in the __________________.
   

1. 
   Tower of London b) British Museum c) National Gallery.
   

9. 
   Did the Romans come to London?__________________
   

1. 
   No b) Yes, and the most famous historic building is the Roman wall c) Not mentioned
   

10. 
    The Whispering Gallery is in __________________
    

1. 
   St Peter's Cathedral b) St Paul's cathedral c) The British Museum.
   

11. 
    St Peter's Cathedral is __________________ than St Paul's Cathedral.
    

1. 
   older b) bigger c) smaller
   

12. 
    The highest building in London is __________________.
    

1. 
   the Post Office Tower b) Tower of London. c) St Paul's dome Cathedral
   

13. 
    The most important gallery in London is the __________________.
    

1. 
   British Museum b) National Gallery c) Post Office Tower.
   

14. 
    The London bobby stands for the __________________.
    

1. 
   Policeman b) Architect c) Postman
   

15. 
    The visitors like the Bobbies because they are the most __________________ policemen in the world.
    

1. 
   Important b) friendly and patient c) impatient
   

ANSWERS:

1. capital

2. oldest

3. financial

4. Hyde Park

5. Clock

6. West

7. port

8. Tower of London

9. Yes,and the most famous historic building is the Roman wall

10. St Paul's cathedral

11. bigger

12. the Post Office Tower

13. National Gallery

14. Policeman

15. friendly and patient