14.09.2012 - Homework 1
Hello Students
Today we are going to learn some interesting facts about London :)
Here are some links:
Task 1: Let' s say you are visiting London and want to do some sightseeing. What is the first thing you should do after arriving at the Airport ?
Buisness Man: Hi, can you help me please
Information: Yes, how can i help you.
Buisness Man: I am new in london and i need
to look for an hotel.
Information: There is a nice hotel a block away.
Buisness Man : Thank you!!
Yes...you should look for a nice hotel.
Task 2:
Let's say after you have rested and eaten some food you would like to go on a sightseeing tour. What would be the next step ?
No, not just start walking around ...you will get lost !!!!
Yes, make a plan first :)
With the Internet you can check out places of your own interest.
Take a virtual tour :) Here is the link:
Virtual Tour
http://www.theoriginaltour.com/virtual-tour.htm
Task3: Go on a virtual tour and find out about some interesting attractions. Choose 5 Attractions which call your attention and explain the most important part with your own words. Why did you choose them ? Paste a picture as well. (like a presentation) For more information look under http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Dungeon
Example: The London Dungeon
The EDF Energy London Eye, there you can buy a ticket for a 4D cinematic experience and a view over London.
The Tower Bridge, there you have an incredible view to the sea and it is the most famous bridge of the world.
The Natural History Museum & Science Museum, where you can see some things like the first airplane to cross the Atlantic, the first computer and etc.
The Buckinham Palace, it is Queen Elizabeth II current residence and summer atraction when her family is away.
The Big Ben & Houses of Parlament, its real name is Clock Tower, it is13,760t only the clock the entire building was build in 30 years.
Where can you find the The London Dungeon ?
Click here to see the London Map
But you are still in the Hotel checking out places...
What would be the next step ?
How can you get to the places ?
Yes, GET A MAP !!!! :)
Here is a link:
Click here to get to the London Metro Map
Task 4:
You are at Heathrow Accomodation. and would like to visit "The London Dungeon".
How can you get there ? Describe the way. How do you get around in London?
Now you can start your sightseeing tour :D
Have fun !!!
You have to go to the dark blue line till you are in Barons Court. Then you interchange to the dark green line.You go until Westminister and interchange lines to the gray line.Then you keep in the gray line till London Bridge.
Now take the London Quiz to see if you have learned something. Good Luck :)
http://www.slideshare.net/pesquisas/london-quiz
If you still have some energy, check out your listening skills :p
http://www.cornelsen.de/sites/eg21/AusgabeA_B3_asifspage/index.htm
Now it's time to play !!!
Can you park the London Bus correctly ?
http://www.games2win.com/en/boys-games/london-bus-game.asp
