Топики по Английскому языку для англ.шк. (10 класс)
Topic 20
If
i can choose a city to go, of course i’ll choose London. I have been there 2
years ago. London draws people from all over the world. Some come on business,
some come to study, to work or on holidays. There is much in London which
fascinates visitors and inspires the affection of Londoners. London shows
examples of buildings that express all the different areas of its history. Buckingham
palace is he official London residence of Sovereign. The daily ceremony of
the Changing of the Guards takes place in its courtyard. Piccadily Circus
has become an important meeting point. At its hear is a bronze fountain topped
by a figure of winged archer, known as Eros, god of love. This area is now
famous for its theatres, clubs and shops. Whitehall is a street in
central London running from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament. It
contains many important buildings and government offices: Ministry of Defense,
the treasury, Admiralty. Its name originates from former Palace of Whitehall
which stood here until 18 century. London is always full of life. The streets
are crowded with traffic. High “double-decker” buses rise above the smaller
cars and vans. The City of London is commercial center, it has its own
police and government. The territory of City is over one square mile, includes
several banks, many financial companies. The parks of London provide a
welcome contrast of the great built-up areas. There are 4 main parks: St.
Jame’s Park, Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, they all are linked
together and forms the green heart of London.