Unit 15- writing

Unit 15: Cities • Describing a city Lesson 4: Writing Task 1:Read the description of London. Then write the answers to the questions. 1. Where is London situated? 2. How big is it? 3. What is its population? 4. What kind of city is it? 5. When and by whom was it founded? 6. What is it famous for? 7. What is best about the city? 1. Where is London situated? Task 1:Read the description of London. Then write the answers to the questions • London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It has a population of about 7 million. Situated in southern England, on the River Thames, the city covers an area of 1610 square km. • London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its historic buildings, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the House of Parliament. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums and its many shops. The most famous shop is Harrods, where you can buy almost anything. • The best thing about London is the parks. There are five of them in the city centre. They cover a large area of the city, and are ideal places for people to get away from the noisy and busy city life, and relax. It is situated in southern England, on the River Thames 2. How big is it ? Task 1:Read the description of London. Then write the answers to the questions • London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It has a population of about 7 million. Situated in southern England, on the River Thames, the city covers an area of 1610 square km. • London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its historic buildings, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the House of Parliament. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums and its many shops. The most famous shop is Harrods, where you can buy almost anything. • The best thing about London is the parks. There are five of them in the city centre. They cover a large area of the city, and are ideal places for people to get away from the noisy and busy city life, and relax. It covers an area of 1610 square km. 3. What is its population? Task 1:Read the description of London. Then write the answers to the questions • London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It has a population of about 7 million. Situated in southern England, on the River Thames, the city covers an area of 1610 square km. • London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its historic buildings, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the House of Parliament. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums and its many shops. 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