The St. Paul’s Cathedral The houses of Parliament The Tower Bridge on the River Thames London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It has a population of about 7 million. Situated in southern England, on the River Thames, the city covers an area of 1610 square km. London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its historic building, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the House of Parliament. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums and its many shops. The most famous shop is Harrods, where you can buy almost anything. The best thing about london is the parks. There are five of them in the city centre. They cover a large area of the city, and are ideal places for people to get away from noisy busy city life, and relax. Be situated = be located ['sitjueitid ] Cover an area of ['k və]ʌ Be founded [faund] Be famous for ['feiməs] Theatren (n) ['θiətə] Museum (n) [mju:'ziəm ] Get away (v) N m ©uằ ở đ Bao phñ mét vïng diÖn tÝch §­îc t×m thÊy Næi tiÕng vÒ c¸i g× Nhµ h¸t B¶o tµng Tho¸t khái Task 1 Read about London and answer the questions 1. Where is London situated ? 2. How big is it ? 3. What is its population ? 4. What kind of city is it ? 5. When and by whom was it founded founded ? 6. What is it famous for ? 7. What is the best about London? 1. Where is London situated ? It is situated in southern England, on the river Thames. 2. How big is it ? It covers an area of 1610 square km 3. What is its population ? 7 million 4. What kind of city is it ? It is a capital city 5. When and by whom was it founded ? It was founded by the Romans in 43 AD 6. What is it famous for ? It is famous for many things: its historic buildings, its museums, its theatres,its many shops 7. What is the best about London? The best thing about London is the parks High building in My Dinh, Tu Liem Long Bien Bridge . Tower Bridge on the River Thames London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It has a population of about