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My Trip to LONDON April15 – April 18 2014

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Discovering LONDON

1- Find the answers to the following questions on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London

a- What is London composed of? b- When was it founded and who founded it?

c- What is the name of the people who live there? d- How many people live in London?

2- Go to www.capital-calling.com/sights-tour.htm and find:

London Eye

http://www.londoneye.com/ExploreTheLondonEye/Default.aspx

http://www.londoneye.com/ExploreTheLondonEye/InterestingFacts/Default.aspx

1- When was London Eye built? 2- Where is it situated?

3- Fill in the grid

Height Number of capsules Flight duration View from top on a clear day Ticket prices

The name of the River

The name of 2 parks

The name of a London cathedral

The name of the column in Trafalgar Square

The name of the Queen's main residence

The name of the abbey where the Kings and Queens are crowned

The names of 2 shopping areas and the names of two famous department stores

The name of a museum in Trafalgar Square

The names of two other famous museums

The name of the building to which Big Ben is

attached

Name famous places and monuments you can see along the river

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The Windsor Family Tree

http://www.britroyals.com/windsor.htm

- Queen Elizabeth should never have been queen. What happened in 1936 that eventually led her to the throne?

- What is the Queen's husband's name ? - How many children does she have? - How many grandchildren does she have?

- How many great grandchildren should be added to the tree?

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Windsor Castle and St George's chapel

Windsor Castle was built between: Built by: Kings and Queens ' residence since:

State Apartments: Queen Mary's Doll house:

St George's Chapel was built between: Architecture and style:

Monarchs buried there:

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Buckingham Palace

- Built in: (date)

- Where in London ? - King and Queen's residence since: - facts and figures:

Big Ben & Houses of Parliament

- built in: (date) - famous for: - Where in London?

- Big Ben facts and figures:

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St Paul's Cathedral & Millenium Bridge

- What is it? - Where in London? - built in:

- famous for:

The Tower of London

- What is it? - Where in London?

- built in: (date and material) - famous for:

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- What can you say on this portrait?

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Unique portrait from Shakespeare's life unveiled March 09, 2009

The portrait of William Shakespeare is thought to be the "only" portrait painted during his

lifetime.

A portrait painted 400 years ago and kept anonymously in an Irish home for much of the time since is now believed to be the only painting of William Shakespeare created during his lifetime.

The image reveals a wealthy Shakespeare of high social status, contradicting the popular view of a struggling playwright of humble status, according to Stanley Wells, a professor who chairs London's Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Wells, a distinguished Shakespeare scholar, arranged for three years of research and scientific testing which confirmed it was painted around 1610, when Shakespeare would have been 46 years old.

Browse this site for more information about William Shakespeare and fill in the grid :

http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/about-shakespeare.html

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Event

Date Commentary

Birth April 1564 Probably on 23rd but not absolutely sure. Baptised on April 26th

Father’s job

School

From To

School subjects

Marriage

Wife’s name

Number of children

First job

Move to London

Early career in London

From To

Success From to

Late career From to

Late years in Stratford

Death

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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

When was the first Globe theatre built?

What happened in 1613? When was it closed down? Why?

When was the new Globe inaugurated?

Tate Modern

-What is it?

-Where in London? -What did it use to be? -What is it famous for?

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National Gallery

Where in London: What is it?

Different periods and / or artists exhibited: Number of paintings: Entrance:

National Portrait Gallery

Where in London: Founded in:

Purpose: Famous portraits:

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The Shard and London skyline

- When was it built? -Where in London: - How tall is it? - How many floors?

- What can you find there?

- Visits and ticket prices:

London skyline is changing fast.

New buildings between 2000 and 2007: New buildings between 2007 and today (2014):

New buildings in progress:

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Parks

- Names of the principal Parks in London: - How big are they?

- What happens every Sunday morning in Hyde Park? Explain

Department Stores

- Names of the most famous department stores in London: - For each of them give the name of the street: - Name one extraordinary thing you can buy at Harrods:

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Olympic site and Westfield shopping centre

Where in London: Different sports venues:

The legacy:

Inaugurated in: Number of floors: Number of shops:

Most famous brands: Bargains:

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British currency : Pound – pence - penny

2 pounds

1 Pound

50 Pence

20 Pence

10 Pence

5 Pence

2 Pence

1 Penny

£ 1 = 1 pound = 100 pence .

Rate on April 5 2014 : £1 is about 1.21 € = 1€ is about 82 pence

50 p = 50 pence = half (1/2) a pound

10 p = 10 pence = 1/10th of a pound.

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This is a ten pound note

There are five pound, ten pound,

twenty pound notes.

There is also a fifty pound note. Be

very careful when you get some

change.

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Survival kit: Expressions to help you survive your stay in London

In general

What's the matter? ................................................. Qu'y a-t-il ? Just a moment ........................................................ Un instant Wait for me! ............................................................ Attendez moi ! Let's go! .................................................................. Allons-y ! Come on! ............................................................... Allez, viens !

Come in! ................................................................. Entrez ! Take a seat .............................................................. Asseyez-vous. Could you repeat, please ........................................ Pouvez vouz répéter s'il vous plait ? I like/I don't like ...................................................... J'aime/je n'aime pas I would like ............................................................. J'aimerais/j'aimerais bien. I prefer .................................................................... Je préfère.

I know/I don't know ............................................... Je sais/je ne sais pas I understand/I see .................................................. Je comprends. All right/OK/I agree ................................................ Je suis d'accord. I need… .................................................................. J'ai besoin… Yes please ............................................................... Oui s'il vous plait

No thank you ......................................................... Non merci Here is/are; here you are ........................................ Voici Excuse me .............................................................. Pardon I think so ................................................................ Je crois que oui I don't think so ....................................................... Je ne crois pas Get dressed ......................................................... S'habiller

Wash .................................................................. Se laver Tidy .................................................................... Ranger Get ready ........................................................... Se préparer

Asking questions

Could I have… ........................................................ Pourrais-je avoir… ?

Do you want…? ...................................................... Voulez vous… ? What is that for? ..................................................... A quoi ça sert ? Have you got… ...................................................... Avez vous ? Where is/where are… ............................................. Où se trouve… ? How do you say… .................................................. Comment dit-on… ? Could you speak slowly please? ......................... Pouvez vous parler lentement s'il vous plait ?

Where is the nearest postbox? ................................ Où est la boîte aux lettres la plus proche ? 3

Being polite

Sorry ....................................................................... Pardon I beg your pardon? ................................................. Pardon ? Comment ?

Excuse me .............................................................. Excusez moi That's all right ......................................................... Il n’y a pas de mal Not at all ................................................................ De rien You're welcome ...................................................... Je vous en prie My pleasure ............................................................ Tout le plaisir est pour moi Don't worry ............................................................ Ne vous inquiétez pas

It doesn’t matter ..................................................... Ce n’est pas grave Never mind! ........................................................... Peu importe Sorry to bother you ................................................ Désolé(e) de vous déranger

Health

What's wrong? ....................................................... Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ?

How do you feel? ................................................... Comment te sens-tu ? I'm alright ............................................................... Je vais bien I don't feel well ....................................................... Je ne me sens pas bien. I am ill/sick ............................................................. Je suis malade.

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It hurts .................................................................... Ça me fait mal

I've got a cold/a headache ...................................... J'ai un rhume/mal à la tête I've got a stomach ache .......................................... J'ai mal au ventre I've got a sore throat ............................................... J'ai mal à la gorge. I feel (much) better ................................................. Je me sens (beaucoup) mieux.

Time and weather

What's the day today? .............................................Quel jour sommes-nous aujourd'hui ? Yesterday ................................................................ Hier Tomorrow ............................................................... Demain Today ...................................................................... Aujourd'hui What time is it? ....................................................... Quelle heure est-il ? It's five o'clock ......................................................... Il est cinq heure.

Ten past five ............................................................Cinq heure dix. Five thirty ................................................................ Cinq heure et demi. A quarter to six ....................................................... Six heure moins le quart What's the weather like? ......................................... Quel temps fait-il ? It's sunny ................................................................ Il fait soleil.

It's raining .............................................................. Il pleut.

First meeting: Meeting people

Nice to meet you .................................................... Ravi de vous rencontrer How do you do ...................................................... Bonjour, enchanté

Good evening! ....................................................... Bonsoir ! How are you? ......................................................... Comment allez-vous ? Good night! ........................................................... Bonsoir ! (bonne nuit) See you later! ......................................................... A plus tard ! See you soon! ......................................................... A bientôt ! See you this evening! ............................................. A ce soir !

See you tomorrow! ................................................. A demain !

In the family

I had a very good journey ....................................... J'ai fait un très bon voyage Please may I have a quick wash before dinner?........ Est-ce que je peux faire un brin de toilette avant le dîner ?

What time is breakfast? ........................................... A quelle heure est le petit déjeuner ? Please could you wake me at 7 tomorrow morning? ..... Pouvez-vous me réveiller à 7h demain matin ? Where is the lavatory/loo? ...................................... Où sont les toilettes ? When can I have a shower/a bath, please? ............. Quand puis-je prendre une douche/un

bain ? Could I have an extra blanket, please? .................... Puis-je avoir une couverture supplémentaire, s'il vous plaît ? Please, speak slowly ................................................ Parlez doucement s'il vous plaît Please, repeat .......................................................... Répétez s'il vous plaît Make yourself at home ........................................... Fais comme chez toi

You must be tired ................................................... Tu dois être fatigué Would you like to go to bed? ................................. Veux-tu aller te coucher ? The bathroom is next to your room ........................ La salle de bains est à côté de ta chambre Did you sleep well? ................................................. As-tu bien dormi ? The meeting place is not far from here ................... Le lieu de rendez-vous n'est pas loin d'ici I'll meet you at… this evening ................................ Je te donne rendez-vous à … ce soir

Come and play with us ........................................... Viens jouer avec nous

In the street

Can you help me, I am lost ..................................... Pouvez-vous m'aider, je suis perdu(e)

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Where is the post office/super market? ................... Où est la poste/le supermarché ?

Is there a toilet nearby, please? ............................... Est-ce qu'il y a des toilettes pas loin, s'il vous plaît ? Take the first turn on your right/left ........................ Au premier croisement, tournez à droite/gauche Turn right/left ..........................................................Tournez à droite/gauche Look right/left ......................................................... Regardez à droite/gauche

Go straight on ........................................................ Allez tout droit Crossroads .............................................................. Croisement Roundabout ............................................................ Rond point Can you show me the way to the ........................... Pouvez-vous me dire comment aller à la gare/ railway/metro station? station de métro ?

Is it far? ................................................................... Est-ce que c’est loin ? My (mobile) phone number is… ............................. Mon numéro de téléphone (portable) est ... How do I get to… from here, please? ..................... Comment vais-je à ... d’ici, s’il vous plaît ? How do I go to… ................................................... Comment fait-on pour aller à ... Where are we? ....................................................... Où sommes-nous ?

Can you show me on the map, please? .................. Pouvez-vous me montrer sur la carte, s’il vous plaît ? Over there .............................................................. Là-bas The rush hour ......................................................... L’heure de pointe The traffic ............................................................... La circulation A traffic jam ............................................................ Un bouchon

Pedestrian ............................................................... Un piéton Traffic lights ............................................................ Feux de signalisation Opposite ................................................................ En face Next to ........................................................ A côté de

Signs

Be careful ................................................................. Soyez prudent ! Emergency exit ........................................................ Issue de secours Metro/underground/tube ......................................... Métro Information .............................................................. Renseignements Way out/exit ............................................................ Sortie Way in/Entrance ....................................................... Entrée

Mind the step .......................................................... Attention à la marche Mind your head ....................................................... Attention à la tête Out of order ............................................................ En panne Sales ........................................................................ Soldes Keep out .................................................................. Défense d’entrer

No smoking ............................................................. Défense de fumer Keep off the grass ..................................................... Défense de marcher sur la pelouse

Going shopping

To go window-shopping ........................................... Faire du lèche-vitrine A department store .................................................. Un grand magasin

A shop assistant ........................................................ Un vendeur Can I help you? ........................................................ Puis-je vous aider ? Are you being attended? ........................................... On s’occupe de vous ? What's your size? ...................................................... Quelle est votre taille ? What shoe size do you take? ..................................... Vous chaussez du combien ? The fitting room ....................................................... La cabine d’essayage

We don't have this size .............................................. Nous n’avons pas cette taille. Small/medium/large size ........................................... Petite / moyenne / grande taille. How much does it cost? ............................................ Combien ça coûte ? How much do I owe you? ......................................... Combien je vous dois ?

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It's cheap ................................................................. Ce n’est pas cher.

It's expensive ............................................................ C’est cher. I don't have any change ............................................ Je n’ai pas de monnaie. I'd like first-class stamps, please .................................. Je voudrais des timbres prioritaires We are sold out ........................................................ Cet article est épuisé

Enjoy your meal!

Please may I have some more? ............................... Est-ce que je peux en avoir encore s’il vous plaît ? I'm hungry/thirsty ................................................... J’ai faim / soif. Could I have a biscuit? ............................................ Est-ce que je peux avoir un gâteau / a piece of bread? .................................................... un morceau de pain ? What time is dinner? .............................................. A quelle heure est le dîner ?

It's very nice, thank you .......................................... C’est très bon, merci. Shall I set/clear the table? ....................................... Voulez-vous que je mette / débarasse la table ? May I help you with the cooking? .......................... Puis-je vous aider à faire la cuisine ? I'm not hungry anymore ........................................ Je n’ai plus faim.

It was an excellent dinner ....................................... Ce dîner était excellent. It's delicious ............................................................ C’est délicieux. No thank you ......................................................... Non merci. It's very good .......................................................... C’est très bon. I've had enough ..................................................... J’en ai assez. Please, may I have a cup of tea? .......................... Puis-je avoir une tasse de thé, s’il vous plaît ?

The washing up ...................................................... La vaisselle A dishwasher ...........................................................Un lave-vaisselle Could you pass me the salt/pepper/ ....................... Pouvez-vous me passer le sel / poivre / bread/butter? ......................................................... pain / beurre ? Would you like a second helping? .......................... En voulez-vous encore ? Help yourself .......................................................... Servez-vous.

Would you like something to drink? ....................... Voulez-vous boire quelque chose ? Meal ....................................................................... Repas Breakfast ................................................................. Petit déjeuner Lunch ..................................................................... Déjeuner Dinner (evening meal) ............................................ Dîner (repas du soir) Packed lunch .......................................................... Panier-repas

Tea (cup of tea or early evening meal) ................... Goûter A (clean) plate ........................................................ Une assiette (propre) A cup ...................................................................... Une tasse A glass .................................................................... Un verre A knife .................................................................... Un couteau

A fork ......................................................................Une fourchette A spoon .................................................................. Une cuillère A snack ................................................................... Un sandwich A drink .................................................................... Une boisson Homework:

When you are in London you must write each day as if you were writing in your diary. With your friends write down the different things you have seen, done, eaten, learnt every day. You will have to hand me out this homework when we get back to school.