My summer holidays

Exercise 3. Answer the following questions:

1. 
   Where is London situated?
   
2. 
   What stands on the north bank of the river Thames?
   
3. 
   What is London?
   
4. 
   What is the oldest part of London?
   
5. 
   What is another name for the City of London?
   
6. 
   What is there among the sights of the City?
   
7. 
   What is the rest of London traditionally divided into?
   
8. 
   What park is the largest and the best known in London?
   
9. 
   What is The East End?
   
10. 
    What sightseeings would you like to see in London?
    

Exercise 4. Speak on the topic using the following words and word combinations:

is situated; from the mouth of the river Thames; divided by the river; into unequal parts; on the north bank; the heart of Britain; country’s largest city; the most important seaport; financial and business centre; cultural centre; TV production centre; the oldest part of London; about one square mile in area; headquarters of many of the wealthiest companies and corporations in the world; financial and business centre of the Commonwealth; within the old Roman walls; the sites of ancient Roman battles and medieval fires; crossroads; about half a million people; almost deserted; among the sights of the City; to mark the beginning of the new working day; the rest of London; traditionally divided into; famous for shopping and entertainment; the best known; visited by thousands of Londoners; walk on the grass; an interesting place; different speakers’ talk about all kinds of ideas; the scene of political demonstrations and marches; the working class area; a very important role; the country’s main centre; to enforce smokeless zones.