London

London is the biggest city in Europe and the 20th biggest city in the world.

Over the centuries, people from all over the world have come to London. They came to find freedom, to find work, to meet people and live an interesting life. They make London an exciting and diverse city.

Today, more than seven million people live in London and 46 % of these are under 35 years old. There are lots of young people around!!

Here you can have an interesting introduction to this fantastic place; watch, listen and answer the questions below:



What´s another name for “the Millennium Wheel”?
When and why was it open?
What´s another name for the Houses of Parliament?
What can you find in Regent´s Park?
Can you cycle in parks in London?
What can you see in Trafalgar Square?
Why was the new Millennium Bridge closed for a few days?
What did the Tate Modern Museum use to be?
How long does the traffic have to stop when Tower Bridge opens?
Write all the places and monuments you can remember from this video.

Answers:
“The London Eye”
In March 2000 to mark the end of c. XX and the beginning of a new millennium
The Palace of Westminster
The largest grass area of sports in central London and an open air theatre
No, you can´t, only the police can do it
National Gallery Art Museum and Nelson´s Column
Because it was moving too much
A power station
For 15 minutes
London Eye, Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, Regent´s Park, Trafalgar Sq (National Gallery & Nelson´s Column), British Museum, Tate Modern Museum, Millennium Bridge, St. Paul´s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and Docklands Area.