Quest
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“Travelling to London”
ROUND I
How well do you know
London?
Round I Yes/No Questions
1. Was London founded by the Romans? Yes
2. Is London the biggest city in Western Europe? Yes
3. Is the Tower of London the official residence of the British monarch? No
Yes
4. Is afternoon tea a popular tradition in London?
No
5. Is the London Eye the world's largest Ferris wheel?
Yes
6. Is the red double-decker bus still the main public transport? Yes
7. Is fish and chips considered the most popular fast No
food in the UK?
8. Is English the only language spoken in London? No
9. Does it rain more in London than in New York City? No
10. Are phone booths red because of the Queen's favorite color?
Round I Yes/No Questions
1. Is London the capital city of the USA? No
2. Does London have a famous clock tower called Big Ben? Yes
3. Are black cabs the only taxis allowed in central London? No
4. Is the Tube the oldest underground railway system in the world? Yes
5. Is the River Thames running through London? Yes
6. Does the Tower of London have a famous ghost? Yes
7. Is Buckingham Palace the official residence of the British monarch? Yes
8. Does London have more than 10 million residents? No
9. Is London one of the most expensive cities in the world? Yes
10. Is the Tower Bridge a modern structure? No
ROUND II
Planning the trip
Round II: Guess the date of your travelling and
things you have to take with
• Month (the seventh month of the year, after June and before August) July
• Date ( Ten plus twenty minus six)24
• Day Wednesday
(the day of the week before Thursday)
1. MAAECR CAMERA
2. OTPASPRS PASSPORT
3. ITKCTE TICKET
4. SAVI VISA
5. MOENY MONEY
6. TEASISCU SUITCASE
7. IMNEEICD MEDICINE
ROUND III
What to see in London
Round III: Match the picture with the name of the
sight. Read the hints.
The British Museum
Explore the extensive
collection of art and
artifacts from around
the world, including
the Rosetta Stone and
the Elgin Marbles.
Tower of London
Discover over a
thousand years of
history at this iconic
fortress, home to the
Crown Jewels and the
famous Beefeaters.
Buckingham Palace
Witness the Changing
of the Guard
ceremony outside the
official residence of
the British monarch
The Houses of Parliament and Big
Ben
Admire the stunning
architecture of the
Palace of
Westminster and
the iconic clock
tower
The London Eye
Enjoy panoramic
views of the city
skyline from this
giant observation
wheel on the South
Bank of the River
Thames
Tower Bridge
It offers excellent
views over the
Thames and is a
must-visit for all
those wishing to
understand the life
and soul of British
history over the last
1000 years
ROUND IV
A talk with a local
Round IV: Listen to the directions
and guess the place.
A. Go straight on. Then take the first left on to Green
Street. Walk past the library and it’s the building next
to the library on the left.
B. Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights. You will
see a shop on the right. Go past that and it’s on the
right next to the shop.
C. Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights and go
straight on until you get to the roundabout. At the
roundabout turn left. Go past the theatre. It’s the
building next to the theatre, opposite the hospital.
D. Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights and take
the second right on to King’s Road. Go past the
bookshop. It’s the building next to the bookshop
opposite the café.
A. Go straight on. Then take the first left on to Green Street. Walk
past the library and it’s the building next to the library on the left.
A. post office
B. Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights. You will see a
shop on the right. Go past that and it’s on the right next to
the shop.
B. underground station
C. Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights and go straight on until you
get to the roundabout. At the roundabout turn left. Go past the
theatre. It’s the building next to the theatre, opposite the hospital.
C. cinema
D. Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights and take the second right
on to King’s Road. Go past the bookshop. It’s the building next to the
bookshop opposite the café.
D. bus station
ROUND V
Eating out
Round V: Listen to the conversation in a restaurant. What food and
drink from this menu do the customers order? Count the bill.
Check
ROUND VI
Writing a postcard home
Round VI: Complete the card
Dear 1)___________,
Greetings from ______,
I hope this postcard finds you well. I'm having the most
amazing _____ exploring this incredible _____. It's even
bigger and busier than I imagined, but everyone's been so
friendly and helpful.
Yesterday, I ______ the Tower of London and saw the Crown
Jewels . They were so beautiful and sparkly! Today, I went
on the _________ and saw the whole city from above. It was
breathtaking!
Tomorrow, I am planning to visit the British Museum and
see the Rosetta Stone . I can't wait!
______,
Your son/daughter
London, visited, time, city, London Eye,
Love, Mom and Dad
Answer
Dear Mom and Dad,
Greetings from London! I hope this postcard finds you well. I am having
a great time exploring this amazing city. Yesterday, I visited the Tower
of London and saw the Crown Jewels. They were so beautiful and
sparkly! Today, I went on the London Eye and saw the whole city from
above. It was breathtaking! Tomorrow, I am planning to visit the British
Museum and see the Rosetta Stone. I can't wait!
Love,
Your son/daughter
Travelling with English in your
arsenal is like having a universal
adapter – it helps you connect
with people and places wherever
you go.