unit 15

London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD.. Situated in southern England, on the River Thames, the city covers an area of 1610 square km

The St Paul’s Cathedral

The houses of Parliament

The Tower Bridge on the River Thames

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 building, 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 noisy busy city life, and relax.

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Task 1 Read about London and answer 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 ? founded

6 What is it famous for ?

7 What is the best about London?

1 Where is London situated ?

It is situated in southern England, on the river Thames

2 How big is it ?

It covers an area of 1610 square km

3 What is its population ?

7 million

4 What kind of city is it ?

It is a capital city

5 When and by whom was it founded ?

It was founded by the Romans in 43 AD

6 What is it famous for ?

It is famous for many things: its historic buildings, its museums, its theatres,its many shops

7 What is the best about London?

The best thing about London is the parks

High building in My Dinh, Tu Liem

Long Bien Bridge

Temple of literature

One colunm of pagoda

Guom lake

Task2: Write about Ha Noi ( the capital of Viet Nam)

Founded: 1010

Area : 920 square km,

Situated: The right bank of the Red River

Population : 7 million

People: Frienfly, open, helful,

Famous things: Uncle Ho’smuseum, Ho Guom lake,

West lake,Van Mieu, traditional food

The best things: many shops, about 4 parks, one zoo.

Ha noi,which is the capital of Viet Nam, was founded

in 1010 It has a population of about 7 million.Situated on the right bank of the Red River,

Ha noi covers an area of 920 square km

Ha noi is famuos for many things Such as Van Mieu ( temple of literature), Guom lake, West lake, Uncle HO’s museum, traditional food, ect’.its transport is convenient ( cars, buses, motobikes)

The best things about Ha Noi are many shops, about four parks and one zoo I love Ha Noi very much.