Слайд 2Samuel Jonson’s Cat
The English writer Samuel Johnson had a black cat Hodge.
He loved it very much and bought oysters to feed.
The bronze statue to Hodge is outside Johnson’s house in Gough Square.
*oyster – устрица
Слайд 4The Thin House
This remarkable house is very thin – but only on
one corner. On one side it is just about a meter-plus, but another end is normal.
Слайд 6Swan Upping
Every summer a team count the swans on the River Thames.
This ceremony is called the Swan Upping. The birds belong to the Queen.
* a swan – лебедь
.
Слайд 7St. James's Park
St James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in the
city. It’s lovely. There are many beautiful flower beds in it. A big lake is a home to local birds. Pelicans live there. Visitors can walk and feed squirrels as well.
Слайд 9Brixton Windmill
A unique mill in the heart of London. It is very
old but still works and open for tourists.
Слайд 10St Paul's Cathedral
It is the work of the famous architect Sir Christopher
Wren. The clock tower on the West Side has the bell known as Great Paul.
Слайд 11There is the dome on the top.
You can watch London from
there.
Слайд 12Black Cabs
Taxis in London are called black cabs. They are comfortable, elegant
and very expensive. Black cabs in London can carry 5 people, as well as the driver.
Слайд 13Trafalgar Square
It is the largest square in London. They say it is
the heart of the city as it’s a central meeting place. There is a monument to admiral Nelson in the middle of the square.
Слайд 15Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart of London.
It is famous for the very old fountain and for the neon advertising.
Слайд 19The Sherlock Holmes Museum
It is dedicated to famous detective Sherlock Holmes and
his friend Doctor Watson. The museum is in Baker Street.
Слайд 21Fish and Chips Shops
They are fast food restaurants. They sell famous fish
and chips. People can eat in or takeaway.
Слайд 22Red Telephone Box
It is the traditional British red telephone kiosk in the
streets of London.