London in a Day
Many people say that one day is not enough for London, but with a good plan you can see a surprising amount. The quickest way to travel is the Tube — the underground railway that was opened in 1863 and is the oldest in the world. You don't even need a paper ticket: you can simply touch in and out with a bank card.
Start at Westminster, where you can see the Houses of Parliament and the famous clock tower. Most tourists call the tower Big Ben, but in fact Big Ben is the name of the huge bell that hangs inside it. From there, walk along the River Thames towards the London Eye, the giant wheel which offers wonderful views of the city.
One of the best things about London is that many of its greatest museums are free. The British Museum, the National Gallery, and the Natural History Museum do not charge for entry, although visitors are invited to leave a donation. If you have already seen enough paintings and dinosaurs, finish your day in Covent Garden, where street performers entertain the crowds almost every evening. You will go home tired — and probably planning your next visit.
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Why is the Tube special, according to the text?
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According to the text, what exactly is Big Ben?
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You must buy a paper ticket before you use the Tube.
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Visitors can enter the British Museum without paying for a ticket.
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In which year was the London Underground opened? Напишіть рік цифрами.
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- London in a Day — Прочитайте текст і виконайте завдання. · Many people say that one day is not enough for London, but with a good plan you can see a surprising amount. The quickest way to travel is the **Tube** — the underground railway that was opened in 1863 and is the oldest in the world. You don't even need a paper ticket: you can simply touch in and out with a bank card. Start at Westminster, where you can see the Houses of Parliament and the famous clock tower. Most tourists call the tower Big Ben, but in fact **Big Ben** is the name of the huge bell that hangs inside it. From there, walk along the River Thames towards the London Eye, the giant wheel which offers wonderful views of the city. One of the best things about London is that many of its greatest museums are free. The British Museum, the National Gallery, and the Natural History Museum do not charge for entry, although visitors are invited to leave a donation. If you have already seen enough paintings and dinosaurs, finish your day in Covent Garden, where street performers entertain the crowds almost every evening. You will go home tired — and probably planning your next visit.