THE PLACES OF INTEREST

The United KingdomThe United Kingdom

of Great Britainof Great Britain

andand

Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland

The Symbol and the Flag The Symbol and the Flag

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland isthe official name of the state which is referred to as Great Britainor England.

The capital of Great Britain is London.The capital of Great Britain is London.

The flag is blue, red, white. It is called Union Jack.The flag is blue, red, white. It is called Union Jack.

The Geographical Position The Geographical Position

The UK is an island state. It issituated on the British Isles,which consist of 2 largeislands (Great Britain andIreland) and a number ofsmall ones.The UK is an island state. It issituated on the British Isles,which consist of 2 largeislands (Great Britain andIreland) and a number ofsmall ones.

There are 4 parts constitutethe United Kingdom:England, Scotland, Wales,Northern Ireland.There are 4 parts constitutethe United Kingdom:England, Scotland, Wales,Northern Ireland.

England

The capital of England isLondon.The capital of England isLondon.

 The national symbol ofEngland is a red rose. The national symbol ofEngland is a red rose.

The flag of England iswhite and red.The flag of England iswhite and red.

Scotland

The capital of Scotland isEdinburgh.The capital of Scotland isEdinburgh.

People speak Scottish andEnglish.People speak Scottish andEnglish.

 The national symbol is athistle. The national symbol is athistle.

The national flag is blueand white.The national flag is blueand white.

Wales

The capital of Wales isCardiff.

People speak English andWelsh.

Wales has two nationalsymbols – the daffodil andthe leek.

The national flag is a reddragon on the white and greenbackground.The national flag is a reddragon on the white and greenbackground.

Northern Ireland

The capital of NorthernIreland is Belfast.The capital of NorthernIreland is Belfast.

People speak Irish andEnglish.People speak Irish andEnglish.

The shamrock and a redhand is the nationalsymbol.The shamrock and a redhand is the nationalsymbol.

The national flag is redand white.The national flag is redand white.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain andNorthern Ireland is parliamentary monarchy.

The Queen Elizabeth IIis the head of the state.The Queen Elizabeth IIis the head of the state.

The Queen can summonParliament or dissolve it,and acts only on theadvice of her Ministers.The Queen can summonParliament or dissolve it,and acts only on theadvice of her Ministers.

British Parliamentconsists of 2 Houses: theHouse of Commons andthe House of Lords.British Parliamentconsists of 2 Houses: theHouse of Commons andthe House of Lords.

London – one of the largest cities in the worldLondon – one of the largest cities in the world

The British capital is divided into 4 parts:The British capital is divided into 4 parts:

-Westminster (administrative institutions andheadquarters of all government departments);-Westminster (administrative institutions andheadquarters of all government departments);

-The West End (the best hotels, the richest shops, clubs,theatres);-The West End (the best hotels, the richest shops, clubs,theatres);

-The East End (the poorest district);-The East End (the poorest district);

-The City (the commercial center: banks, offices).-The City (the commercial center: banks, offices).

London `s places of interestLondon `s places of interest

Buckingham Palace

The official residence ofthe Royal family;The official residence ofthe Royal family;

When the flag is flying onthe top the Queen is athome;When the flag is flying onthe top the Queen is athome;

The ceremony Changingof the Guard takes placein front of BuckinghamPalace every day at 11.30a.m..The ceremony Changingof the Guard takes placein front of BuckinghamPalace every day at 11.30a.m..

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

The Houses of Parliamentare often called the Palace ofWestminster.The Houses of Parliamentare often called the Palace ofWestminster.

The original Palace ofWestminster had been ahome for the Royal Familyuntil 16th century. Now it isthe meeting place for theParliament.The original Palace ofWestminster had been ahome for the Royal Familyuntil 16th century. Now it isthe meeting place for theParliament.

Big Ben is a clock in one ofthe tall towers of theWestminster.Big Ben is a clock in one ofthe tall towers of theWestminster.

The Tower of LondonThe Tower of London

It was a fortress,It was a fortress,

a palace, a prison and a palace, a prison and

a royal treasury. Now it is amuseum. a royal treasury. Now it is amuseum.

The ravens live on theterritory of the Tower ofLondon as a part of hishistory.The ravens live on theterritory of the Tower ofLondon as a part of hishistory.

Old tradition ,Old tradition ,

the Ceremony of the keystakes place every night at 10p.m.. the Ceremony of the keystakes place every night at 10p.m..

The Ceremony of the keys

Old tradition , the Ceremony of thekeys takes place every night at 10p.m..Old tradition , the Ceremony of thekeys takes place every night at 10p.m..

Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey

The national shrine wherethe kings and queens arecrowned;The national shrine wherethe kings and queens arecrowned;

There is the Poets`Corner where manyEnglish writers areburied.There is the Poets`Corner where manyEnglish writers areburied.

St. Paul `s CathedralSt. Paul `s Cathedral

The work of the architectSir Christopher Wren;The work of the architectSir Christopher Wren;

The largest ProtestantChurch;The largest ProtestantChurch;

There is WhisperingGallery.There is WhisperingGallery.

Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square

There is the monument inthe centre – Nelson `sColumnThere is the monument inthe centre – Nelson `sColumn

The square was named“Trafalgar” tocommemorate admiralNelson `s victory at theBattle of Trafalgar in1805.The square was named“Trafalgar” tocommemorate admiralNelson `s victory at theBattle of Trafalgar in1805.

Piccadilly CircusPiccadilly Circus

A famous square, whichcalled “circus” because ofits shape;A famous square, whichcalled “circus” because ofits shape;

There is a graceful statueof Eros;There is a graceful statueof Eros;

A centre ofentertainment.A centre ofentertainment.

The British Museum andThe Natural History MuseumThe British Museum andThe Natural History Museum

The British Museum isfamous for its library andreading halls;The British Museum isfamous for its library andreading halls;

The Natural HistoryMuseum is well knownfor its exhibition whichinclude “Humanbiology”, “Story of theEarth”, etc.The Natural HistoryMuseum is well knownfor its exhibition whichinclude “Humanbiology”, “Story of theEarth”, etc.

Cinema “Odeon”, view from the top,Double - Decker bus, Metro - TubeCinema “Odeon”, view from the top,Double - Decker bus, Metro - Tube

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