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History and traditions
Unit 4
Video Time
1. Collect key information about historic places in London through the video;
2. Understand the importance of history to London;
3. Introduce the local city from the aspects of history and traditions.
Lead-in
What do you know about London?
London sits upon the River Thames in the southeast of England.
It is the capital of the United Kingdom, and—with almost nine million people — Europe’s largest city.
Big Ben
River Thames
Before you watch
Match the place names with the photos from the video.
A Big Ben B Buckingham Palace
C Houses of Parliament D Tower of London
E National Gallery F Trafalgar Square
G Tower Bridge H Westminster Abbey
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G
D
B
E
F
A
C
While you watch
Complete the sentences below by writing 1-7 on the lines.
1. The Tower Bridge
2. Westminster Abbey
3. Buckingham Palace
4. The National Galley
5. Trafalgar Square
6. The Houses of Parliament
7. Big Ben
A is a symbol of the city of London.
B is also called the Palace of Westminster.
C is where the king or queen lives.
D is where all royal funerals and most coronations take place.
E is in fact the name of the bell in the tower.
F is a traditional place for public meetings.
G contains a great art collection.
The Tower Bridge is a symbol of the city of London.
Westminster Abbey is where all royal funerals and most coronations take place.
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Buckingham Palace is where the king or queen lives.
The National Galley contains a great art collection.
Trafalgar Square is a traditional place for public meetings.
Houses of Parliament is also called the Palace of Westminster.
Big Ben is in fact the name of the bell in the tower.
The Tower of London is
a place of imprisonment and death;
a royal residence;
an armoury;
a repository of the crown jewels;
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
English critic, biographer, essayist, poet, and lexicographer
regarded as one of the greatest figures of 18th-century life and letters
Answer the questions using information from the video.
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