Facts about London - material for CLIL

The Sights of London

Today we are going to travel to London, the capital city of England.
London is a very big city with more than 8 million people.

London is famous for its beautiful buildings, squares and bridges.
Some places are very old, and some are modern and tall.

We will watch a short video and learn about the most famous sights of London, such as palaces, churches, bridges and skyscrapers.
While watching, listen carefully and try to name the places and remember one fact about each of them.

Let’s start our journey to London!

Let’s watch the video first

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stk3l3JWh8&pp=ygUcRmFjdHMgYWFib3V0IExvbmRvbiBmb3Iga2lkcw%3D%3D

 

Video script

London is the capital city of England and it is also the biggest city in England. It has over 8 million people that live there.

Can you name this tourist attraction? It's the London Eye. The London Eye is a huge ferris wheel that took seven years to build.

Can you name this building? It's Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch.

Can you name this building? It's Big Ben. Big Ben is the name given to the huge bell in the clock at the top of the Houses of Parliament.

Can you name this building? It's the Gherkin, also known as 30 St Mary Axe. The Gherkin is a modern skyscraper right in the centre of London.

Do you know the name of this church? It is St Paul's Cathedral. This cathedral is one of the largest churches in the world with a dome 366 feet high.

Can you name this building? It's the Shard. Currently in 2022, the Shard is the tallest building in London and a huge 310 metres tall. Wow!

Can you name this building? It is Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey is a large church in central London. The abbey is used to crown British monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II. It also hosts lots of royal weddings.

Do you know the name of this place? It is Trafalgar Square. Trafalgar Square is the home to Nelson's Column, the National Gallery, beautiful fountains, four plinths, four lions and a whole lot of pigeons.

Do you know the name of this bridge? It is Tower Bridge. Tower Bridge connects the north and south side of London over the River Thames. This central part of the bridge can be raised to allow ships to pass underneath.

There are lots of other amazing places.

Statements:

1. London is the capital city of France.

2. The London Eye is a large ferris wheel that took seven years to build.

3. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch.

4. Big Ben is a famous clock tower in Paris.

5. The Gherkin is a historic church in London.

6. St Paul's Cathedral has a dome that is 100 feet high.

7. The Shard is currently the shortest building in London.

8. Westminster Abbey is used for royal weddings.

9. Trafalgar Square is home to the Eiffel Tower.

10. Tower Bridge can be raised to allow ships to pass underneath.

 

Correct answers:

1. False - London is the capital city of England.

2. True

3. True

4. False - Big Ben is the name given to the huge bell in the clock at the top of the Houses of Parliament in London.

5. False - The Gherkin is a modern skyscraper in London, not a historic church.

6. False - St Paul's Cathedral has a dome that is 366 feet high.

7. False - The Shard is currently the tallest building in London.

8. True

9. False - Trafalgar Square is not home to the Eiffel Tower.

10. True

Questions:

1. What is the name of the huge ferris wheel in London?

A. Big Ben

B. The Shard

C. The Gherkin

D. The London Eye

 

2. Which building serves as the official residence of the British monarch?

A. Westminster Abbey

B. St Paul's Cathedral

C. Buckingham Palace

D. Tower Bridge

 

3. What is the name of the modern skyscraper in the center of London?

A. Trafalgar Square

B. The Shard

C. Westminster Abbey

D. Tower Bridge

 

4. Which church is one of the largest in the world with a 366-foot high dome?

A. St Paul's Cathedral

B. Westminster Abbey

C. Tower Bridge

D. The Gherkin

 

5. What is the current tallest building in London in 2022?

A. Big Ben

B. The Shard

C. The London Eye

D. Buckingham Palace

 

6. Which place in London is home to Nelson's Column and the National Gallery?

A. Tower Bridge

B. Trafalgar Square

C. The Gherkin

D. St Paul's Cathedral

 

7. Which bridge connects the north and south sides of London over the River Thames?

A. Tower Bridge

B. The London Eye

C. Big Ben

D. The Shard

 

Correct answers:

1. D

2. C

3. D

4. A

5. B

6. B

7. A