24. A) Read the following text and practise it.

Modern London is really three cities: the City of London, the City of Westminster (the West End), the City of Southwark (the East End).

London has got a population of about 8 million people. That's 13% of Britain's popu­lation.

London stands on the River Thames. There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London and 8 tunnels under the river.

London is 46 kilometres from north to south and 58 kilometres from east to west.

b) Make up six questions for the infor­mation above. Begin them with: — How many ...? — How large ... ? Your partner will answer.

25. Read the dialogue. Places of interest in london

One day before going to London I decided to visit my friend Ann who had been to London for several years. I wanted to ask Ann about places of interest in London.

B.: Where would you advise me to go in London first of all?

A.: There are many places of interest. The Houses of Parliament first of all. The building of the new House of Parliament was built in 1868. Have you heard of Big Ben?

B.: Certainly, I have. It is the clock.

A.: It is a famous tower clock. Big Ben is really not a clock but the bell on which the hours are struck. Besides Big Ben there are four Little Bens which strike before Big Ben.

B.: Where is the residence of the Queen?

A.: In Buckingham Palace. They have the "Changing of the Guard" in front of the palace every morning at eleven o'clock. Go there by all means.

B.: What else will you advise me to see in London?

A.: Trafalgar Square with a Nelson's Column in it. Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park are the places where mass meetings and demonstrations are held. Hyde Park is the largest park in London.

B.: Go on, please.

A.: Then comes the Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral.

B.: I've read something about the Tower. When was it built?

A.: It was built in the XI century by William the Conqueror. Now there is a museum where the crown, jewels and other treasures are held. The Tower Bridge is one of the finest bridges over the Thames.

B.: And the last question. You didn't say a word about the shops in London.

A.: The West End is the part of London where you'll find most of the shops.

B.: Thank you very much.

A.: Not at all. I wish you a pleasant trip to London.

26. Ask your groupmate.

1) if B. wanted to go to London;

2) whom B. decided to ask about London;

3) if A. has been to London;

4) what place of interest A. advised to visit first;

5) what A. said about the shops in London;

6) what Londoners do in Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park;

7) if B. knew something of London;

8) what A. said about Big Ben;

9) what ceremony A. advised B. to see;

10) if B. was interested in the history of the Tower of London;

11) if there are many places of interest in London.

27. Translate the words given in brackets into English.

1. London is (столиця Великобританії).

2. It is (розташований) on the river Thames.

3. The (населення) of London is about 8 million.

4. Traffic is (дуже інтенсивний в Лондоні).

5. Changing of the Guard can be seen (перед Букінгемським палацом).

6. The City is (комерційний та торговий центр Лондона).

7. The West End is a part (де живуть багаті).

8. The best shops are situated in (Вест Енді).

9. The policemen control (вуличний рух у Лондоні).