Лексический тест. Match: 1. The Tower of London 2. Westminster Abbey 3. Tower Bridge 4. Big Ben 5. Trafalgar Square 6. Buckingham Palace 7. St. Pauls Cathedral 8. The Houses of Parliament a. Тауэрский мост b. Лондонский Тауэр c. Башня Биг Бен d. Трафальгарская площадь e. Вестминстерское аббатство f. Собор Св. Павла g. Букингемский дворец h. Здание Парламента 1b; 2e; 3a; 4c; 5d; 6g; 7f; 8h.

London London is the capital of the UK, its economic, political and cultural center. London is situated on both banks of the river Thames.

Westminster Abbey is the church where the kings and queens have been crowned and where many of them are buried. It has the graves of famous English scientists and poets. It was founded by Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey is the church where the kings and queens have been crowned and where many of them are buried. It has the graves of famous English scientists and poets. It was founded by Edward the Confessor in 1050.

The Houses of Parliament The Houses of Parliament with a famous clock Big Ben. with a famous clock Big Ben.

Buckingham Palace is the Queens official London residence.

In Britain the Queen is the head of the state, but she doesnt rule the country. The Queen is a symbol of the country history and traditions.

St. Pauls Cathedral is the masterpiece of the English architect Christopher Wren. The church was built at the end of the 17 th century. The outstanding feature of the building is its dome. Inside the dome there is the famous Whispering Gallery. Gallery.

The Tower of London is nine hundred years old. It used to be a fortress, a palace, a prison, a mint. William the Conqueror began building the Tower. Now it is a museum.

The center of London is Trafalgar Square. It is the most beautiful place in London. In the middle of the square there is a tall column. It is a monument to Admiral Nelson.

Tower Bridge is the only Thames bridge which can be raised. The road over the bridge is built on two central sections, they open two or three times a week.

London is the capital of the UK. is one of the largest and most beautiful cities in the world. is famous for Big Ben, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square. attracts a lot of tourists every year. has many places of interest. is an economic, political and cultural center. is situated on the river Thames.

Dr. Johnson said, When a man is tied of London he is tied of life. he is tied of life.