Work-out

Theme: “London is the capital of Great Britain”

Lexis: Words and word combinations of the theme

Grammar: Zero and definite articles with geographical names”

Aims. Didactic aims:

to form the following competence of students:

• communicative component:

2. to form and develop the students’ skills on discussing the content of the theme and dialogical speech

Urgency of the theme:

Medical students must know about London as English language is an international language so students should know about the capital of the United Kingdom.

Literature:

16. The text “London”

17. Cutting Edge – Elementary

18. Material of the department

Tasks:

3. to enlarge students’ knowledge in the given theme for developing practical skills in commenting and giving their opinion

4. to develop students’ skills on monological and dialogical speech on the given theme by using new lexis and grammar

Consolidation of the text – 10 min

Answer the questions

1) Is London a city or a country?

2) What country is London situated in?

3) What country’s capital is London?

Reading – 25 min

Read the text again.

London

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest city in Europe. It`s population is about 8 million.

London is situated on the river Thames. The city is very old. It has more than 20 centuries old history. Traditionally it is divided into several parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. They are very different from each other.

The City is the oldest part of London. It is a financial and business centre. Numerous banks, offices and firms are concentrated here. Few people live in the City but over a million come to work here. Two architectural masterpieces are situated within the City: St. Paul` s Cathedral and the Tower of London. St. Paul` s Cathedral was built in the 17- th century by Christopher Wren. The Tower of London was built in the 15-th century. It was used as a fortress, a palace and a prison. Now it` s a museum.

Westminster is the aristocratic official part of London. It includes Buckingham Palace where the Queen lives and the houses of Parliament along the north bank of the Thames.

The clock Tower of the Houses of parliament is famous for its big hour bell known as “ Big Ben”. Westminster Abbey is the place where the coronation of all kings and queens has taken place. Many of them are buried here as well as some other famous people of the country.

The West End is the richest and most beautiful part of London. The best hotels, restaurants, shops, clubs, parks and houses are situated there. There are many various shops in it, which attract tourists from different countries of the world.

Trafalgar square is the geographical center of London; it was named in the memory of Admiral Nelson` s victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson` s Column stands in the middle of the square.

The East End is an industrial district of London. There are many factories there. The region is densely populated by working class families.

Post-reading tasks – 10 min

Read the text again. Say whether these statements are true or false:

9. England, Wales and Scotland occupy the territory of Northern Ireland.

10. Northern Ireland is situated in the territory of Great Britain.

11. GB and NI are the parts of Ireland.

12. England, Wales and Scotland are the parts of GB.

Check your answers with your group

Writing – 15 min