Тема: Лондон. 01.04

1. Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions.

Example :                                                 

A: Where can we get information about life in the past?

B: We can read books, watch TV programmes, listen to our parents’ stories. We can also visit museums and exhibitions. Do you often go to the museums?

Questions	You	Your Friend
• Where can we get information about life in the past? • Do you often go to the museums? • What museums have you visited? • Were there any exhibitions? • What things were on display? • What did they tell you about? • Which museums in London would you like to visit? • Why?

2.  Look through the information in the tourist leaflets. Which of the following museums will you recommend to your friends who:

.....are interested in natural life?

.....are fond of the history of Ancient civilizations?

.....would like to know more about life on the Earth?

.....want to become a fashion designer in future?

.....studies information about natural disasters?

.....is good at making model planes?

Natural History Museum

• The museum has exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to diamonds;

• You can see a full-size blue whale, or get a close look at Tyrannosaurus Rex.

• You can find out about the history of human race; what an earthquake feels like, or how a volcano erupts.

Science Museum

• You can check out some real space rockets.

• You can a trip on the Motionride Simulator.

• You can record your own radio programme.

• You can find out about the history of medicine.

• You can sit back and see a breathtaking show in the IMAX cinema.

The British Museum

• The museum has exhibits covering every period of human history.

• The museum boasts the fantastic collection of ancient mummies both human and animal.

• You can explore the king’s treasure found in the Sutton Hoo burial ship, or the life and times of Ancient Rome, Africa and Japan.

Victoria and Albert Museum

• The museum has one of the world’s largest collections of art and design - everything from spoons to shoes.

• The most fun displays are probably the fashion and jewellery, which go back to 1600s.

• There are lots of activities on offer, such as dressing up, or making masks.

Example:

My friend Ilona is planning to become a fashion designer in future. I believe that she will enjoy her visit to Victoria and Albert Museum in London because it has one of the world’s largest collections of art and design.

3. Read Ann’s description of Kensington Gardens. Then work with a friends and take turns asking and answering the questions.

By Ann

It’s a wonderful royal park scene.

I can see different plants there. There are magnificent trees and ornamental flowerbeds. The garden is enclosed by a beautiful balustrade. It is decorated with numerous stone statues.

Although I can’t see many people in the picture, I believe Kensington Gardens is very popular for walking and jogging. The place looks peaceful and makes me feel relaxed.

As far as I know, there are quite a few sights in the park, including Kensington Palace, the Albert Memorial and the statue of Peter Pan.

I want to go there one day!

1. How does Ann describe the overall view?

2. What can Ann see a lot?

3. How does the picture make Ann feel?

4. What does she want to do at this place?

4. Read and act out the dialogue.

Chris: Hi, Tom! How about going to the cinema today?

Tom: I don’t like that idea. I went to the cinema yesterday with my cousin.

The film was boring.

Chris: Let’s go to the Science Museum instead. I haven’t visited it yet.

They say that there are many interesting things connected with new discoveries there.

Tom: OK. I hope it’ll be exciting!

 

Use the prompts below to make a similar dialogue.

The theatre / the performance / Madam Tussauds Waxworks Museum.