political and economic the governmental part of London
commercial centre historic associations
financial centre to be crowned
geographical centre outstanding
traditionally to be buried
to be divided into across the road from
the City the Houses of Parliament
Westminster (Abbey, Palace) the seat of the British Parliament
the West End/the East End the Clock Tower
to belong to big hour bell
numerous banks Buckingham Palace
the Stock Exchange the official residence
the Old Bailey the symbol of wealth and luxury
within the City splendid houses
St Paul's Cathedral lovely gardens
the Tower of London belonging to wealthy people
to be founded Trafalgar Square
by Julius Caesar to be named in memory of
by William the Conqueror Admiral Nelson's victory
to be used as a fortress in the battle of Trafalgar
a royal palace in the middle of the square
prison on the north side of
II. Answer the questions to the text and try to retell it :
1. What is the capital of Great Britain ?
2. What is its population ?
3. What parts is it traditionally divided into ?
4. What is the heart of London ?
5. What state institutions are situated there ?
6. Do any people live in the City ?
7. What is the most striking ancient building within the City ?
8. When was it built? Whom was it built by ?
9. Whom was the Tower of London founded by ?
10. When was it rebuilt and by whom ?
11. What was it used as ?
12. What is the governmental part of London ?
13. What building has more historic associations than any other one?
14. What is it famous for ?
15. Who is buried here ?
16. What is Westminster Palace known for ?
17. Where is the official residence of the Queen ?
18. What can you say about the West End ?
19. Can you compare it to the East End of London ?
20. What is the geographical centre of London ?
21. In memory of what event was it named ?
22. Where are the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery
situated ?
23. What do you know about the British Museum ?