Answer — Exercise 4
5C - A city for all seasons·English File Elementary - Student's Book
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.