Prepared by: Zyakhan B. E., Zinelova Z. Group: Course: 1 Faculty : GM Checked by: Abdullaeva Rano The Kazakh National Medical university named S.J. - презентация

1 Prepared by: Zyakhan B. E., Zinelova Z. Group: Course: 1 Faculty : GM Checked by: Abdullaeva Rano The Kazakh National Medical university named S.J. Asfendiyarov PRESENTATION Theme: LONDON

2 London is the capital of Great Britain. More than six million people live in London. London is situated on the south- east coast of England and on both banks of the river Thames. It is one of the largest cities in the world. London consists of 4 parts: the City the West End the East End Westminster.

3 The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business centre. There are many officies, companies and banks in this part. The Tower of London and St. Pauls Cathedral are situated in the city. The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business centre. There are many officies, companies and banks in this part. The Tower of London and St. Pauls Cathedral are situated in the city. The West End is the richest part of London. You can find the best shops, theatres, cinemas, museums, fine parks and squares there. Its houses and streets are the finest in the capital. The rich people live in here. The West End is the richest part of London. You can find the best shops, theatres, cinemas, museums, fine parks and squares there. Its houses and streets are the finest in the capital. The rich people live in here.

4 The East End is the part of London where working people live. It is not so rich as other parts of London. There are many factories and the Port of London there. The East End is the part of London where working people live. It is not so rich as other parts of London. There are many factories and the Port of London there. The Westminster Historic area of London. Westminster is located on the left bank of the Thames to the west of the City of London. The Westminster Historic area of London. Westminster is located on the left bank of the Thames to the west of the City of London.

5 History In the 9th century London was repeatedly attacked by Vikings. Following the unification of England in the 10th century London, already the country's largest city and most important trading centre, became increasingly important as a political centre. The etymology of London is uncertain. It is an ancient name and can be found in sources from the 2nd century. There is evidence that settlement was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. This lasted for just seventeen years.

6 Fire of London The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that swept through the central parts of the English city of London, from Sunday, 2 September to Wednesday, 5 September It consumed 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, St. Paul's Cathedral, and most of the buildings of the City authorities. It is estimated that it destroyed the homes of 70,000 of the City's 80,000 inhabitants. The death toll from the fire is unknown and is traditionally thought to have been small, as only six verified deaths were recorded.

7 PLACES OF INTEREST IN LONDON

8 London Big Ben St Paul's Cathedral Buckingha m Palace London Eye Tower of London Tower Bridge Westminster Abbey Museum of London Zoological Society of London

9 London Eye The EDF Energy London Eye (commonly the London Eye, or Millennium Wheel, formerly the Merlin Entertainments London Eye and before that, the British Airways London Eye) is a giant 135-metre (443 ft) tall Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in the British capital. Since 20 January 2011, it has been officially known as the EDF Energy London Eye.

10 It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually. It is still described by its operators as "the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel" (as the wheel is supported by an A-frame on one side only)

11 Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the London home and primary residence of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing and crisis.

12 Palace of Westminster The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace, is the meeting place of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdomthe House of Lords and the House of Commons. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the heart of the London borough of the City of Westminster, close to the historic Westminster Abbey and the government buildings of Whitehall and Downing Street.

13 The name may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex most of which was destroyed in 1834, and its replacement New Palace that stands today; it has retained its original style and status as a royal residence for ceremonial purposes.

14 Tower Bridge Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name.Name it has become an iconic symbol of London.

15 The bridge consists of two towers which are tied together at the upper level by means of two horizontal walkways which are designed to withstand the horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower. The bridge's present colour dates from 1977 when it was painted red, white and blue for the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Originally it was painted a chocolate brown colour.

16 Big Ben Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. It is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third- tallest free-standing clock tower in the world. It celebrated its 150th anniversary in May 2009, during which celebratory events took place. The clock was finished being built on April 10, 1858.

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