V.Say that you know it too.

1.I know that the Whitehall is the street where many of the British government offices stand. 2.I've read that Cenotaph is a monument to the fallen in two world wars. 3.I know that English also call the Houses of Parliament the Palace of Westminster. 4.I’ve read that there are two towers in the Palace of Westminster: the Victoria Tower and the Clock Tower. 5.I know that the clock and the bell of the Clock Tower got their names after Sir Benjamin Hall. 6.I’ve read that Westminster Abbey is the chief church of England, wher many ceremonials take place. 7.I know, Westminster Abbey is famous for the Poet's Corner. 8.I’ve heard that every English and later British monarch has been crowned in Westminster Abbey.

VI.Read the three possible ways to complete the sentences and choose the only one correct.

Whitehall is a building where kings and queens lived.

garden where there are a lot of trees and flo­wers.

street where many of the British government

offices are situated.

The official name of the Houses of Parliament is

the Palace of Westminster.

Westminster Abbey.

Buckingham Palace.

When British monarchs are crowned they sit

on the oak Coronation Chair.

in the armchair.

on the sack.

VII.Agree or disagree.

1.Whitehall is the street where a lot of white buildings are situated. 2.The old Banqueting House is one of the most beautiful buildings of London. 3.The Cenotaph is a monument to the fallen in two world wars. 4.The Prime minister lives at 10. Downing Street. 5.The Houses of Parliament is the place where people gather together to celebrate different holidays. 6.The English called the clock and the bell on the Clock Tower in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall. 7.Westminster Abbey is the place where wedding of royalty and other great ceremonials take place.

VIII.Ask your friend questions.(work in pairs).

-if the Cenotaph is situated in the middle of Whitehall.

-if there are two towers in the Palace of Westminster.

-if Westminster Abbey is also a museum of monuments and statues.

-if all English monarchs sit on the Coronation Chair when they are crowned

-who brought the stone of destiny to London.

-where many great English poets and writers are buried.

-when the clock was built.

IX.Answer the questions.

1.Why was Whitehall called so? 2.What is Whitehall famous for? 3.What is Downing Street famous for? 3.What towers of the Palace of Westminster do you know? 4.What can people see in Westminster Abbey? 5.What chair do kings and queens sit on when they are crowned? 6.When was the stone of destiny brought to London? 7.What can you say about Big Ben?

X.Finish the sentences. (Give 2 or 3 variants).

1.Whitehall is the street where..... 2.The Houses of Parliament in London is the place where.... 3.Westminster Abbey is..... 4.The oak Coronation Chair....... 5.House 10,Downing Street is.......

XI.Read the words.Then put the correct form in each blank.

to be brought to be put to

be made to be crowned

1.When Scotland became part of Britain, the stone......to London. 2.The stone....into the seat of the chair. 3.A large stone.....of the oak tree. 4.When kings and queens.....they sat on that chair.

XII.Fill in prepositions.

1.Whitahall is called so, because long ago a white palace stood ...this street. 2.A lot...great writers and poets are buried....Westminster Abbey. 3.There are a lot...statues...great men....the past....Westminster Abbey. 4.A little street...the west side....Whitehall is Downing Street. 5.The clock and the bell got their names....Sir Benjamin Hall.

XIII.Think over the titles for each paragraph. Get ready to retell the text according to the plan.

XIV.Write out the words which help you to describe.

-Whitehall

-the palace of Westminster

-the Clock Tower

XV.What do you know about the Coronation Chair?