Read the short text. The capital of Great Britain is full of popular and world-famous tourist attractions, both educational and entertaining. Most of them are situated close to the River Thames, and others are in different parts of London and in its suburbs. The city was founded about 2 000 years ago, so there are a lot of interesting historic and architectural sights. Big Ben is the most famous iconic clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. The Houses of Parliament is a beautiful, long building. Behind it, there is an amazing medieval cathedral, Westminster Abbey where many historic weddings, coronations, and burials were held. The Tower of London has its rich history as a royal palace, a fortress, a prison and a place of execution. Not far from the Tower, guests can see the magnificent architecture of St. Paul’s Cathedral, originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren. In the middle of Trafalgar Square, most tourists stop to admire a 52-metre column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the British monarchs since the reign of Queen Victoria. London is famous for its wonderful museums and art galleries. In the British Museum you can see ancient paintings, sculptures, and even Egyptian mummies. London’s National Gallery has the greatest collection of paintings of Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir, and many others. The Natural History Museum boasts its fabulous dinosaur exhibition. Tate Modern is a unique museum with the works of Picasso, Dali, and other modern artists. The Science Museum is a technology thought-provoking museum with interactive galleries devoted to many fields of science: from space travel to psychology. As for entertaining, it is impossible to get bored in London. The best places for quiet relaxation are many traditional English parks and gardens. The tourists’ favourites are Kew Gardens, Hyde Park, St. James’s Park, Green Park, and Kensington Gardens. Right in the heart of the capital, we can find the London Zoo and London Aquarium. In Madame Tussauds Museum, visitors will meet face to face with hundreds of celebrities, from Shakespeare to Lady Gaga because the museum has an amazing collection of wax figures. Warner Bros. Studio Tour is an unbelievable behind-the-scenes tour where we can enjoy the magic of the Harry Potter films. The London Eye is a giant wheel that carries its visitors in one of its capsules for a breathtaking experience above the city and its attractions. Choose the correct answers to the questions. How old is London? What is there behind the building of the Houses of Parliament? What famous iconic clock tower can you see in London? What is the official residence of the British monarchs? Where can you meet face to face with hundreds of celebrities, from Shakespeare to Lady Gaga? about 2 000 years ago Westminster Abbey Big Ben Buckingham Palace in Madame Tussauds Museum

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Read the short text.
The capital of Great Britain is full of popular and world-famous tourist attractions, both educational and entertaining. Most of them are situated close to the River Thames, and others are in different parts of London and in its suburbs. The city was founded about 2 000 years ago, so there are a lot of interesting historic and architectural sights. Big Ben is the most famous iconic clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. The Houses of Parliament is a beautiful, long building. Behind it, there is an amazing medieval cathedral, Westminster Abbey where many historic weddings, coronations, and burials were held. The Tower of London has its rich history as a royal palace, a fortress, a prison and a place of execution. Not far from the Tower, guests can see the magnificent architecture of St. Paul’s Cathedral, originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren. In the middle of Trafalgar Square, most tourists stop to admire a 52-metre column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the British monarchs since the reign of Queen Victoria. London is famous for its wonderful museums and art galleries. In the British Museum you can see ancient paintings, sculptures, and even Egyptian mummies. London’s National Gallery has the greatest collection of paintings of Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir, and many others. The Natural History Museum boasts its fabulous dinosaur exhibition. Tate Modern is a unique museum with the works of Picasso, Dali, and other modern artists. The Science Museum is a technology thought-provoking museum with interactive galleries devoted to many fields of science: from space travel to psychology. As for entertaining, it is impossible to get bored in London. The best places for quiet relaxation are many traditional English parks and gardens. The tourists’ favourites are Kew Gardens, Hyde Park, St. James’s Park, Green Park, and Kensington Gardens. Right in the heart of the capital, we can find the London Zoo and London Aquarium. In Madame Tussauds Museum, visitors will meet face to face with hundreds of celebrities, from Shakespeare to Lady Gaga because the museum has an amazing collection of wax figures. Warner Bros. Studio Tour is an unbelievable behind-the-scenes tour where we can enjoy the magic of the Harry Potter films. The London Eye is a giant wheel that carries its visitors in one of its capsules for a breathtaking experience above the city and its attractions.
Choose the correct answers to the questions.

Объекты 1
- How old is London?
- What is there behind the building of the Houses of Parliament?
- What famous iconic clock tower can you see in London?
- What is the official residence of the British monarchs?
- Where can you meet face to face with hundreds of celebrities, from Shakespeare to Lady Gaga?
Объекты 2
- about 2 000 years ago
- Westminster Abbey
- Big Ben
- Buckingham Palace
- in Madame Tussauds Museum

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