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Project Notebook
A project developed by the
English Department
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►Introduction "Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to
leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he
is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
— Samuel Johnson
“London is a modern Babylon”
“London, a nation, not a city”
- Benjamin Disraeli
This booklet has been prepared to help you discover a great city. We hope you will find it
interesting and rewarding along your visit.
►At Leicester Square Between Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
Heart of theatrical life with plenty of cinemas. In
the centre there is a statue of Shakespeare. In
its corners there are busts of prominent
personalities like Isaac Newton.
► Write the names of at least two
cinemas you can see at Leicester
Square:
►The National Gallery The National Gallery has one of the finest collections of
European painting. It includes many famous artists , such as van
Eyck’s, Van Gogh, Turner, Velázquez , etc. All major traditions of
Western European painting are represented from the artists of
late medieval and Renaissance Italy to the French Impressionists.
► Give the title of the painting that has impressed
you most in the National Gallery: …………………………………………. by ……………………………
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And this is the Treasure Hunt for the National Gallery:
Instructions:
- Students are not allowed to take pictures or use their mobile phones. - The Treasure Hunt is based on level 2 and covers 66 rooms. The gallery is divided into 4 sections, each covering a period in the history of art. - The Treasure Hunt lasts about one and a half hours and consists of 10 questions with two parts to each question.
1. Sunflowers (Vincent van Gogh)
What colour is the vase? …………………………………………………………………………………………. What colour is the background? ………………………………………………………………………………
2. The fighting Temeraire (Turner) When was it painted?……………………………………………………………………………………………. What form of transport can you see?……………………………………………………………………
3. Complete the name of this painting by Sandro Botticelli Venus and…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. How many people can you see?………………………………..……………………………………………
4. Whistle jacket (George Stubbs) The painting is of which animal?…………………………………………………………………………….. What’s the size of the painting?……………………………………………………………………………
5. The Virgin of the Rocks Who painted this picture?……………………………………………………………………………………. What two colours are the virgin’s clothes?…………………………………………………………..
6. A young woman Complete the sentences:
The official title of the painting is a young woman…………………………………………………… It was painted by Johannes……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Equestrian Portrant of ( Van Dyck) Which famous king is the painting of? …………………………………………………………………………. What is he doing?……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. The Arnolfini Portrait (Jon van Eyck) What can you see in the background?…………………………………………………………………………
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When did the artist die?………………………………………………………………………………………….. What nationality is the artist? …………………………………………………………………………………..
9. The Battle of San Romano Who painted this picture?………………………………………………………………………………………….. What are the 3 colours of the horses in the foreground?……………………………………………
10. Self Portrait (Rembrandt) Which way is he looking, right or left?…………………………………………………………………….. Is he wearing anything on his head?……………………………………………………………………….
►At Trafalgar Square The square was created to commemorate Nelson’s naval victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The great admiral stands on the top of the 51 metre column, with four lions on guard at the base.
► Trafalgar Square commemorates…
a) The victory of the Royal Navy in the Battle of Trafalgar.
b) The Earl of Trafalgar, whose palace was at this place.
c) Charles II favourite horse, which was called Trafalgar.
► P is for the street that runs from the north-west corner of Trafalgar
Square to the southern end of St James‟s Street. It takes its name from an
old ball name, and is famous for its gentlemen‟s clubs:
a) Piccadilly
b) Pall Mall
c) Pennyfields
d) Praed Street.
► Whose statue is in Trafalgar Square?
a) Charles Dickens
b) Nelson
c) Queen Elisabeth I
d) Duke of Wellington
► In Trafalgar Square there are 4 plinths in each corner, each with a statue in memory of
an English hero. Hang on, one of the plinths has a statue completely different. What is it?
a) A ship
b) David Beckham
c) A pregnant amputee
d) A dragon
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► Which street links Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square?
a) Oxford Street
b) White Hall
c) Fleet Street
d) The Strand
►At Buckingham Palace
► At what time does the Changing
of the Guard take place in front of
Buckingham Palace?
a) 10.30
b) 11.30
c) 09.30
► How often does the Mounting of
the Guard take place?
a) Once a month
b) Every day
c) Only on Sundays
► What is the name of the ceremonial driveway used by the Queen when she
leaves her palace to meet distinguished visitors or to attend the State opening
of Parliament?
a) Birdcage Walk
b) The Mall
c) Constitution Hill
d) Pall Mall
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►Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey ► What is the main activity that takes place in the
area known as “Westminster”?
a) Financial matters
b) Theatres
c) Shopping
d) Government matters
► On which street are many government buildings?
a) Whitehall
b) Haymarket
c) Regent Street
d) Park Lane
► Who is the saint to whom Westminster Abbey is dedicated?
a) St Peter
b) St George
c) Edward the Confessor
d) St Dunstan
►At Piccadilly Circus Mythical street flanked by buildings and shops with incredible storefronts. Everyone has seen
pictures of the crowd and the bright neon lights. Confluence of the 4 main arteries of the
capital: Regent St, Piccadilly, Haymarket and Shaftesbury Avenue. The London Pavillion and
Trocadero are in front of it.
► F is for the shop at 181 Piccadilly. It is one of the most famous food shops in
the world:
a) Frith and Dean
b) Fortnum and Mason
c) Fox and Knot
d) Featherstone and Cholmondeley
► J is for a street parallel with the south side of
Piccadilly from St James’s Street to Regent Street
and on into Haymarket, famous for luxury shops.
a) James Street
b) Jermyn Street
c) John Street
d) Jubilee Street
► Which famous museum is at Piccadilly Circus?
a) National Gallery b) London Dungeon c) Rock Circus
► What is the popular name of the statue in the middle of Piccadilly Circus?
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a) Churchill
b) Queen Victoria
c) Disraeli
d) Eros
► Selfridges department store is located on one of London’s main shopping
streets. What is it called?
a) Oxford Street
b) Pall Mall
c) Cambridge Street
d) Shaftesbury Avenue
► In Piccadilly Circus is the drug store Boots, what fast food restaurant is left of it?
a) McDonald’s
b) Burger King
c) KFC
d) Subway
►At the Natural History Museum This is the children’s favourite among all the museums in London, with certainly the most
dramatic entrance of any of them. When you walk in you find yourself face to face with the full
size Diplodocus skeleton as you enter the Life Galleries. Alongside this dinosaur’s 26-metre
length, you will discover more exciting specimens from the Museum’s collections.
The Central Hall itself is a magnificent sight, with its intricately
painted ceiling and terracotta animals and plants.
The great thing about the Natural History Museum is that it
covers the span from the beginnings of life through to the
modern day, and manages to make learning interesting.
►Write the name of three species of dinosaurs that
impressed you most:
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►How are fossils formed?
►What makes volcanoes tick, tick, tick, then…………… boom!?
►At St. Paul’s Cathedral The most impressive church in London. It took 35 years to complete the building. This is the
fourth Cathedral to stand on this site. The 360ft high dome which dominates the city's skyline
is the second largest in the world. The church itself is the largest Protestant church in England.
Many of the rich or great are buried here. Although in many ways a piece of history and a
tourist attraction, the cathedral is still very much in use today. It is a national and international
religious focus, a masterpiece of architecture and a centre of musical excellence. It was centre
stage world-wide, through television, in 1981 for the fairytale marriage of Prince Charles and
Lady Diana Spencer.
►Who designed St Paul’s Cathedral?
a) John Nash
b) Sir Christopher Wren
c) William Shakespeare
d) Javier González
►At Covent Garden The name Covent Garden dates back to when the area
belonged to Westminster Abbey and was a Convent Garden.
This was London's Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable market for
many years. The market was moved to Nine Elms some time
ago and in 1980 Covent Garden was turned into a leisure area
featuring novelty shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs.
In the main plaza, you will find many musicians and street
entertainers, providing local colour and making Covent Garden
great fun to just visit, or to go for lunch or dinner.
►In Covent Garden you can see many restaurants from different parts of the
World. Write the names of at least three of them:
►Is “paella” being cooked around? Would you like to try it? Why? Why not?
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►There is probably a show around. Do you like it? Try to describe it a little bit.
►At the Tate Modern The Tate Modern is Britain's national museum of international modern art. Tate Modern is
situated on London’s vibrant South Bank close to St
Paul’s Cathedral and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Tate Modern Collection showcases international
modern and contemporary art by artists such as
Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. Each of
Tate Modern’s four wings focuses on a major art
movement; postwar abstraction and figuration;
Surrealism; Arte Povera; and Cubism, Futurism and
Vorticism.
► What was the previous use of the building before
being an art gallery?
► Find the name of the “mother” art gallery which also
carries the name Tate.
► Write here your impressions after your visit to the
Tate Modern.
►At the British Museum Founded in 1753 by Sir Hans Sloane as a “universal museum”, the British
Museum’s (BM) remarkable collections extend over two million years of
human history. Visually the most impressive of all the London Museums, a
Don’t miss!
The turbine hall
Picasso’s Girl with a Chemise
Mark Rothko’s murals
Auguste Rodin’s The Kiss
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huge neo-classical building with an exterior consisting of a series of enormous and most
magnificent pillars.
Thanks to the British habit of globe trotting in earlier centuries, and returning with priceless
treasures from all parts of the world, this amazing and eclectic collection was put together.
You could spend days here just viewing the incredible array of Greek, Roman
and Egyptian antiquities alone - including the famous Elgin Marbles from the
Parthenon in Athens. There are also stunning treasures from China, Japan,
India and Mesopotamia as well as Anglo-Saxon and Roman Britain.
Before your visit to the BM, you must find the answer to the following
questions on the Net:
►What is the importance of the Rosetta Stone?
►And what does the Rosetta Stone talk about?
►What items in the BM‟s collection are disputed by
Greece? Why?
►Who wrote the „Communist Manifesto‟ in the Reading
Room?
And this the Treasure Hunt in the British Museum.
Answer the questions below and return to your teachers. You have a time limit of one and a half hours.
1. When was the British Museum founded? ……………………………………………………………….
Don’t miss!
Main staircase Discobolus of Myron
Lower floor King of Ife – Room 25
Ground floor Rosetta stone – Room 4 Parthenon sculptures – Room 18 Assirian lion hunt reliefs – R. 10
Upper floors Mummies – Rooms 62-63 Samurai armour – Room 93
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2. Go to room 1 and identify the picture on the right.
………………………………………………………….
3. Go to room 2. Find the Stone Chopper (which is the
oldest object in the museum). Where is it from?
…………………………
4. Go to room 4. In this room there is a famous stone that
was the key to the decipherment of hieroglyphs. Its name is
………………………………………………………….
5. In the same room you will find the bust of a
mighty pharaoh. What’s his name?
………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Go to room 10. You will see a sculpture from
ancient Assyria (Iraq). What animals can you see
hunting?
……………………………………………………………………………………
7. Go into room 18 to see the great Parthenon
sculptures. What’s missing from the figure of
Dionysos? ……………………………………………………………………
8. In room 24 you will find the Easter Island Statue from a lost civilization. Its
name is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Find your way to the East Stairs and go into level one. Go to room 33 and find
the Tang ceramic tomb figures. These were guardians of a General. From which
country? ………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Pass into room 34 and write the name of the sculpture below.
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11. Level 3. In room 40 you will find the figures below. They are part of a famous
game. What game is it? ……………………………………………………………………………….
12. In room 49 you will have to look for a famous
mosaic. The earliest image of someone in Britain.
Who? …………………………………………………………………………
13. Go to room 50 and look for the Basse-Yutz
Flagons. What metal are they made of?
………………………………………………………………………………………
14. In room 51 look for the mold cape. What is
made of? …………………………………………………………………….
15. In the next room you have to look for the
Oxus chariot model. Write which historical period it is from.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. In room 55 you will see the Flood Tablet. It’s said to be the origin of a
famous boat. Which one? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
17. In room 56 you will see a famous game from the ancient world. What’s the
name of the game? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
18. In room 63 you will find the Mummy of Katebet. There is an insect on her
stomach. What is it called? ………………………………………………………………………………..
19.What’s the name of the famous film about a monster who terrorizes the
museum in Chicago? ………………………………………………………………………………………….
20.What are the names of the two entrances to the museum?
…………………………………………………………………………
►At King’s Cross with Harry Potter
The Platform 9¾ sign occasionally causes congestion as
tourists and Harry Potter fans stop to photograph it or try to
push the rest of the luggage trolley through the wall. King's
Cross is featured in the Harry Potter books, by J. K. Rowling,
as the starting point of the Hogwarts Express. The train uses
a secret platform 9¾ located by passing through the brick
wall barrier between platforms 9 and 10.
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"King's Cross" is the title of the 35th chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which is
set in a location resembling the station. The station is also featured in the epilogue of the same
book, making it the final setting of the Harry Potter series.
►The best and only activity to do here is take a picture of platform 9 ¾. Was it
as you expected? …………………………………………………………………………
►Camden Town Over at Chalk Farm Road is the celebrated CAMDEN LOCK MARKET. Open Mondays to Sundays
from 10 am to 6 pm, this very large market is renowned for antiques, bric-a-bac and period
clothes. The range of specialist shops and stalls is improving and there is an Organic Market
every weekend with an ever-widening spread of interesting and healthy foods on offer.
The area is an attractive one, with the
Grand Union Canal running through it and a
good range of more permanent shops and
stores. We recommend you get some
oriental fast food and sit down on the
wooden tables displayed and have a look to
see all kinds of different people.
►Write your impressions of walking down a Market
like Camden Town:
►Had you seen before a market like this in Spain?
► “Street markets” in England are called “Flea
markets”. Do you know the meaning of flea?
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►Write here some exotic items that you can buy at the market:
►Write here some exotic food that you can eat at the market:
►At Harrods The store's 330 departments offer a wide range of
products and services. Products on offer include
clothing for every sort of customer (women, men,
children, and infants), electronics, jewellery, sporting
gear, pets and pet accessories, toys, food and drink,
health and beauty items, packaged gifts, stationery,
housewares, home appliances, furniture, and much
more.
A representative sample of store services includes 28
restaurants, serving everything from high tea to
tapas to pub food to haute cuisine; a personal
shopping-assistance program known as "By Appointment"; a
watch repair service; a tailor; a dispensing pharmacy; a beauty
spa and salon; a barbers shop; Harrods Financial Services;
Harrods Bank; Ella Jade Bathroom Planning and Design Service;
private events planning and catering; food delivery; a wine
steward; bespoke "picnic" hampers and gift boxes; bespoke
cakes; and bespoke fragrance formulations.
►The name of a Princess was related to Harrods. Who
was it?
► What happened to her? Where did it happen?
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►The Tower Bridge The Tower Bridge was completed in 1894, after 8 years of construction. Originally, London
Bridge was the only crossing over the Thames. We will be able to visit the Victorian Engine
Rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the Bridge lifts.
The Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and
suspension bridge. It is close to the Tower of
London, which gives it its name. It has become
an iconic symbol of London. The bridge consists
of two towers which are tied together at the
upper level by means of two horizontal
walkways which are designed to withstand the
horizontal forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge to the left and the right.
The high-level walkways between the towers gained an unpleasant reputation as a haunt for
prostitutes and pickpockets and were closed in 1910. In 1982 they were reopened as part of
the Tower Bridge Exhibition, an exhibition now housed in the bridge's twin towers, the high-
level walkways and the Victorian engine rooms. The walkways boast stunning views of the
River Thames and many famous London sites, serving as viewing galleries for over 380,000
tourists who visit each year. The exhibition also uses films, photos and interactives to explain
why and how Tower Bridge was built. Visitors can access the original steam engines that once
powered the bridge bascules, housed in a building close to the south end of the bridge.
►Write here what impressed you most about the bridge?
►Write the name of famous landmarks that you can see from top walkway:
►The London Eye
►How many air-conditioned egg-shaped passenger
capsules does the wheel carry?
►24 ►32 ►40
►How do you say „noria‟ in English?
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►The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses in England.
It is often identified with the White Tower, the original square fortress built by William the
Conquerorin 1077. However, the tower as a whole is a complex of several buildings set within
two concentric rings of defensive walls and a moat.
The Tower served as a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. It has also served as a place of
execution and torture, an armoury, a treasury, a zoo, an observatory, and the home of the
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
►Find the name of traditional birds in the tower (legend says
that when these birds disappear from the Tower, the monarchy
will be finished):
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►Cockney, the London slang
A bit of London slang for you. The term Cockney has both geographical
and linguistic associations. Geographically and culturally, it often refers
to working class Londoners, particularly those in the East End. Linguistically, it refers to
the form of English spoken by this group. A traditional costume associated with
Cockneys is that of the pearly King (or pearly Queen) worn by
London costermongers (street vendors) who sew thousands of
pearl buttons onto their clothing in elaborate and creative
patterns.
Ask the English teachers.
Do they know all the answers? Were they born within the sound of St Mary-le-bow’s bells? Well, that’s where a true cockney is supposed to have been born.
► What is “jacks”?
a) 20 pounds
b) 5 pounds
c) 500 pounds
d) 30 pounds.
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► What is “apples and pears”?
a) stairs
b) cares
c) tears
d) fears
► What is “the dog and bone”?
a) phone
b) alone
c) tone
d) bomb
► … and “to have a butcher‟s”?
a) To have a look
b) To have meat for
dinner
c) To have meat for
breakfast
d) To have a walk.
►At the restaurant (1)
► How does tipping work in England? Ask your teacher.
► Write the name of the first restaurant:
► Is it a special restaurant, ethnic or fast food or local?
► Write the name and the ingredients of the main dishes you had:
► Is there anything curious which you would recommend in the menu?
►At the restaurant (2)
► Write the name of the second restaurant:
► Is it a special restaurant, ethnic or fast food or local?
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► Write the name and the ingredients of the main dishes you had:
► Is there anything curious which you would recommend in the menu?
►At the restaurant (3)
► Write the name of the third restaurant:
► Is it a special restaurant, ethnic or fast food or local?
► Write the name and the ingredients of the main dishes you had:
► Is there anything curious which you would recommend in the menu?
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►Highlights Diary (the best moments of the day)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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►My Personal Challenges
I have sent a postcard home
I have tried Japanese food and I have ordered my own meal at the
restaurant
I have tried Indian food and I have ordered my own meal at the
restaurant
I have tried English food and I have ordered my own meal at the
restaurant
I have tried Italian food and I have ordered my own meal at the
restaurant
I have asked for information at the hotel, either at the reception
or at the restaurant
I have bought my own souvenirs at the tourist shop
I have asked for extra information or directions at the museum
(specify name of museum:..............................................)
I have completed this Exercise Book successfully
I have written my “Highlights Diary” of the trip
I have talked to the teachers in English
I have asked a passer-by to take a picture of me and my friends
with my camera
I have attended a musical or a play at the West End
I have followed the instructions of the teachers correctly
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Index
Page
Introduction 2
At Leicester Square 2
The National Gallery 2
At Trafalgar Square 4
At Buckingham Palace 5
Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey 6
At Piccadilly Circus 6
At the Natural History Museum 7
At St Pauls’ Cathedral 8
At Covent Garden 8
At the Tate Modern 9
At the British Museum 9
At King’s Cross with Harry Potter 12
Camden Town 13
At Harrods 14
The Tower Bridge Greenwich 15
The London Eye 15
The Tower of London 16
Cockney, the London slang 16
At the restaurant 17/18
Highlights Diary 19/20
My personal challenges 21
Carmen, Javier and Greg, ©2011