Contest London Giude

ROUND 1   LABEL THE PICTURES  ___________________________________

Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London, Harrods, Hamleys, The River Thames,     The London Eye, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, The Houses of Parliament,  Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge

ROUND 1   LABEL THE PICTURES (ANSWERS)     

 ROUND II     READING     London ____________________________________

London is the capital city of England. It is a very old city and famous all over the world. Many people visit London to see its beautiful and special places. Rita and Joanne went to London for the first time. They were very happy because they had never travelled outside their country before. They saw Big Ben, a tall clock tower. They could not go inside because it was closed. They also visited the London Eye. The London Eye is a big wheel that moves slowly.It is very high, and you can see the whole city from the top. Rita and Joanne also went to Buckingham Palace, where the Queen of England lives. They saw the Queen's guards. The guards wore red coats and tall black hats. The guards stood very still and didn’t talk to anyone. Rita and Joanne enjoyed their trip and want to travel to more cities in the future.

A. Choose the correct answer.

1. What is London?

a) A small village

b) The capital of England

c) A new city

2. Why couldn’t Rita and Joanne go inside Big Ben?

a) It was closed

b) They didn’t have tickets

c) It was too high

3. What did Rita and Joanne see at Buckingham Palace?

a) The Queen's dogs

b) The Queen's guards

c) The Queen’s garden

4. Where can you see the whole city of London?

a) From Big Ben

b) From the London Eye

c) From Buckingham Palace

B. Write true or false.

1. London is a very old city.

2. Rita and Joanne had been to London many times before.

3. The guards at Buckingham Palace wear red coats.

C. Match the place in London with what Rita and Joanne did there:

1. Big Ben

2. The London Eye

3. Buckingham Palace

a) Saw the Queen's guards

b) Couldn’t go inside because it was closed

c) Took photos of the city from the top

D. Answer the Questions

1. What is the London Eye?

2. Why do many people visit London?

3. What do the Queen's guards wear

Answers

A. Multiple-Choice Questions

1. b) The capital of England

2. a) It was closed.

3. b) The Queen's guards

4. b) From the London Eye

B. True or False

1. True

2. False

3. True

C. Match the place in London with what Rita and Joanne did there:

1. Big Ben - b) Couldn’t go inside because it was closed

2. The London Eye - c) Took photos of the city from the top

3. Buckingham Palace - a) Saw the Queen's guards

D. Answer the Questions

1. The London Eye is a big wheel where you can see the whole city.

2. Many people visit London to see its beautiful and special places.

3. The Queen's guards wear red coats and tall black hats.

Round 3 PRESENT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SIGHTS OF LONDON 

Texts for preparation

Buckingham Palace

1. Buckingham Palace is where the Royal Family lives.

2. If the king is home, her flag is flying.

3. The palace has 775 rooms and 78 bathrooms!

4. There is a swimming pool and a cinema inside.

5. It even has its own post office and police station.

6. Over 400 people work here every day.

The Houses of Parliament

1. The Houses of Parliament is where the government makes laws.

2. It was once the home of the Royal Family.

3. Big Ben is the name of the big clock and bell.

4. The clock tower is one of London’s most famous sights.

5. The building stands by the River Thames.

6. It’s a great place to visit if you love history.

The London Eye

1. The London Eye is a giant observation wheel.

2. It is the tallest wheel of its kind in the world.

3. From the top, you can see all of London.

4. It was opened to the public in the year 2000.

5. More than 3 million people ride it every year.

6. Each ride lasts about 30 minutes.

Tower Bridge

1. Tower Bridge is a famous bridge in London.

2. It was built over the River Thames in 1894.

3. The bridge can open to let big boats pass through.

4. It is 244 meters long and very strong.

5. Inside the towers, there is a museum called the Tower Bridge Exhibition.

6. Over 40,000 people use the bridge every day.

The Tower of London

1. The Tower of London is a historic castle.

2. It was used as a prison, a palace, and a fortress.

3. Today, it holds the Crown Jewels.

4. The guards are called Beefeaters, and they live there with their families.

5. About 2.5 million people visit the Tower each year.

6. It is one of the oldest and most famous buildings in London.

Piccadilly Circus

1. Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in London.

2. It has big neon signs on the buildings.

3. The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is in the center.

4. There are theaters, shops, and restaurants around the square.

5. It is a popular meeting place for tourists and locals.

6. It’s especially beautiful at night when the signs light up.

Big Ben

1. Big Ben is the name of the big bell in a clock tower.

2. The tower is a part of the Houses of Parliament.

3. It is one of the most famous symbols of London.

4. The clock is very old and still works perfectly.

5. The bell chimes every hour, and you can hear it all over London.

6. People love taking photos of Big Ben from the River Thames.

Madame Tussauds Museum

1. Madame Tussauds is a famous wax museum.

2. It has life-like statues of celebrities and famous people.

3. You can see kings, queens, movie stars, and sports heroes.

4. The wax figures look so real it’s hard to tell they’re fake!

5. Millions of tourists visit the museum every year.

6. It’s a fun place to take pictures with your favorite stars.

Harrods

1Harrods is one of the most famous department stores in the world.

2. It was opened in 1849 and is very luxurious.

3. The store has 330 departments and 32 restaurants.

4. You can buy almost anything here, from clothes to toys to food.

5. Over 35,000 people visit Harrods on a regular day.

6. During sales, up to 300,000 customers come to shop!

The River Thames

1. The River Thames is the longest river in England.

2. It flows through the middle of London.

3. Many famous landmarks, like Tower Bridge and Big Ben, are near the river.

4. People enjoy boat rides and walks along the river.

5. The Thames has been important for trade and travel for thousands of years.

6. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit in the city.

PROCEDURE

1In the first round  a teacher hands out worksheets to label the sights of London, students get acquainted with the sights of London  by  watching

PPP twice, then they write the names below the pictures.

2 In the second round the do reading tasks to the text  LONDON

3 Those who have received the highest points approximately 10-15 students get rready for the final. They choose one of the proposed text and in 2-3  days present it in front of the jury.