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ALUNNI RESPONSABILI
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1) Tommaso Alberti
2) Andrea Block
3) Tommaso Capasso
4) Debora Carlotti
5) Solly Elstein
6) Chiara Ercolani
7) Lorenzo Furgani
8) Francesca Furi
9) Matteo Guerra
10) Maxim Lucanciuc
11) Elena Matacera
12) Mirko Mocali
13) Michele Mortula
14) Erica Papasergi
15) Chiara Parrini
16) Marina Reitano
17) Marika Signorini
18) May Straniero
19) Lorenzo Zamboni
DOCENTI: ZACCARIA GIOVANNA Doc. Inglese
GORINI STEFANO
Doc. Ed. Fisica
BUSELLI RICCARDO Doc Matematica e Scienze
VISITING
LONDON
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London is the capital of the UK. It is the largest
city in the country with over 8 million inhabitants.
London is on the river Thames. It is a business
and tourism centre, it is rich in monuments,
museums and art galleries. Its theatres, shops
and historic buildings attract millions of visitors
every year. This fascinating city is full of things to
see and do. Here’s a map of the central area.
London Map
London Parks
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park is the largest and the most crowded of the London’s Parks, along
with Kensington Gardens. In spring and summer you can see many horse,
riders in Rotten Row. On fine days people take out rowing and sailing boats
on the Serpentine Lake or play football and bowls. In every season,
especially at weekends, you can see crowds of people at Speaker’s Corner.
Here anyone can speak freely about politics, religion and the social
problems..
ST JAMES
PARK
St James’s Park is the most aristocratic and the oldest of London’s parks, with nice
views of Buckingham Palace. In the middle of the park there is a lake with ducks,
pelicans and other birds.Tourist and office workers enjoy the fresh air and feed the
ducks in their lunch hour.
Green Park
Green Park has always been different from the
other Royal Parks. It has almost no flowers, but it
is full of trees. It is a place where you can sit out in
a spring or summer afternoon and watch people
coming and going.
REGENT’S PARK
The Regent’s Park houses London Zoo with
about 8.000 animals of 900 species, and an
artificial lake which is a paradise for birds. In the
open-air theater you can listen to concerts in
summer and see performances, mostly of
Shakespeare’s plays.
Kensington
Gardens
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Kensington Gardens is the richest in the
vegetation. The Flower Walk is full of
flowers and trees in almost every season.
It’s children’s favourite park. There they
can play with model boats on the artificial
lake, called Round Pond. Other attractions
are the famous statue of Peter Pan, and
the Serpentine Gallery where modern
artist exhibit their works.
British Museum
The British Museum is one of the greatest
museums in the world. It houses antiquities
from Egypt, Greece and Rome, collections
of archaeology, drawings, coins and medals.
NATIONAL GALLERY
The National Gallery faces Trafalgar Square and
houses one of the finest European collections of
paintings, dating from the 13th century.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Trafalgar Square is one of the world’s greatest squares.
Nelson’s column, 51 metres high, stands in the middle and
commemorates Nelson’s victory at the battle of Trafalgar.
Traditional celebrations take place on new year’s Eve
around a Christmas tree, donated by the people of Norway
to Britain every year.
ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
St Paul’s Cathedral is the largest church in
the city of London. It is famous for its dome
and it has been the scene of state funerals.
TOWER BRIDGE
Tower Bridge is the most famous bridge in London.
It is 244 metres long and it opens when big ships
have to pass. It offers a spectacular view of the
River Thames, ST Paul’s Cathedral and the city.
THE TOWER OF LONDON
The tower of London is a museum and houses the
Crown Jewels, guarded by the beefeaters. They wear a red
coat and black hat, the traditional Tudor uniform. In the
past, this medieval fortress was a royal palace and then a
prison.
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly circus is the national meeting place and the heart of the West End. In
the midle of the square the statue of Eros is a memorial to Lord Shaftesbury. Soho,
London’s nightlife centre wirh its restaurant and cinemas, is nearby.
Westminster abbey
Westminster Abbey is a gothic
masterpiece of the Middle Ages. The Abbey
has seen the coronation of all kings and
queens since 1066. Many of them are buried
within its walls, as well as writers such as
Kipling, Chaucer, and composers like
Händel.
THE PLANETARIUM AND
MADAME TUSSAUD’S
The Planetarium and Madame Tussaud’s are the
two most popular attractions in London. The
London Planetarium offerspectacular displays of
the sky, the stars and the planets, while Madame
Tussad’s is know worldwide for its waxworks
representing famous people.
THE SWISS RE TOWER
The swiss Re Tower in London’s financial
district, is famous for its daring architecture.
This new building, opened in 2004, looks
like a huge cucumber and uses energysaving methods. It is 180 metres high and
has 41 floors.
LONDON TANSPORT
Welcom to London! Like all big cities, London has got a
large and efficient transport system. This is the London
Transport symbol. You can find it at underground stations
and bus stops. In London everyone uses the underground
it is a quick way to travelaround the central area of London.
The tube is the familiar name for the London underground.
There are 12 lines. Each line has a different name and
colour, so it’s easy to travel on it. Use the underground map
to plan your journey
DOUBLE-DECKER
A ride on a London bus or a red double-decker is the
best way to see the capital. This way, even if the traffic
is slow, you can see the busy streets of the West End
and the City, crowded with people and full of shops and
great buildings. Most London buses are still red, some
are different colours, but they all display this sign.
LONDON’S BLACK TAXIS
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London’s black taxis are called “cabs”. You can hire them
by telephone or hail them in the street. When the yellow
sign “for hire” or “taxi” is lit, it means the
The national flag
The national flag of the United
Kingdom is called the Union Jack and dates
back to 1601. It consists of three crosses:
the red cross of St George and the white
cross of St Andrew of Scotland and the
blue cross of St Patrick of Ireland. Wales
has its own flag, it is green and white with
a red dragon.
The Union Jack
British Money
Coins
Paper Money