Англійська мова 1,04

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.