The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5C - A city for all seasons for the textbook English File Elementary - Student's Book with authors Christina Latham-Koenig, Clive Oxenden and Jerry Lambert from Oxford University Press
Question
Places names in London are sometimes difficult for visitors to pronounce and understand. Listen and underline the stressed syllable in the bold words.
Listen again and repeat the names.
Answer
a)
Buckingham Palace
Wembley Stadium
the Tower of London
Leicester Square
Piccadilly Circus
the Houses of Parliament
Trafalgar Square
St Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Covent Garden
b)
Buckingham Palace: It is where the monarch stays when in London. You can visit 19 rooms.
Wembley Stadium: The new stadium opened in 2007. You can see concerts and various sports events, such as football, rugby, etc.
The Tower of London: It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see the monarch’s crown jewels.
Leicester Square: It’s a public square for pedestrians. There are a lot of cinemas and restaurants around the square.
Piccadilly Circus: It’s particularly known for its video display and neon signs, as well as a statue in the centre, mistakenly, believed to be of Eros.
the Houses of Parliament: Big Ben is the nickname of the clock. You can see debates or take a tour.
Trafalgar Square: It’s a public square. Nelson’s Column is at its centre, and the National Gallery is on one side.
St Paul’s Cathedral: Building started in 1675 and finished in 1710. You can visit the cathedral and enjoy the wonderful architecture.
Westminster Abbey: It’s a very large church used for royal weddings and funerals. Many famous people are buried there.
Covent Garden: It was London’s old fruit and vegetable market. Now it is full of shops, restaurants, bars, and street entertainers.