Lesson Plan #42
Teacher: Saniya Zhumabayeva
[link] at an uncertain date between 1599 and 1602.
18. The oldest part of London is called
The City is the oldest part of London with narrow streets and pavements.
19. St. Paul Cathedral was built by the greatest architect …
St. Paul's Cathedral in London is the seat of the Bishop of London and a major London landmark. It is located on Ludgate Hill in the financial district known as the City of London. The present St. Paul's Cathedral, which was built between 1675 and 1710, is the fourth cathedral to occupy the site, which was sacred even before Christianity arrived. The cathedral's immediate predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The cathedral enjoyed by visitors today was designed by court architect Sir Christopher Wren. Wren's original, grander plan met with considerable resistance from the conservative Dean and Chapter. The present building reflects a compromise, but still reflects the grandeur of Wren's design.
20. Buckingham Palace has … rooms.
Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s residence in London. When the queen is in the palace, you can see the Royal Standard on the roof of the palace. If the Queen is not in the palace, you see the Union Jack. Buckingham Palace has 600 rooms, a park, a swimming-pool and even a cinema. The royal family lives in the north wing of the palace.
