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Anno Scolastico 2008-09

Istituto Comprensivo StataleL. VanvitelliAirola (BN)Classe 2C

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Walking through London

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The Tower of London

Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament

Trafalgar Square

The National Gallery

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

WESTMINSTER ABBEY.....

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The Tower of London

It was built by the Norman King William the Conqueror in the eleventh century (1078). Over the century it was used as a fortress, a royal residence, and a prison. A lot of famous people were executed in the Tower: they included Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard (two of King Henry VIII's six wives). Queen Elizabeth I, when she was a princess, was a prisoner here. Now it is a museum where you can see The Crown Jewels. The White Tower is the oldest part of the building. The Beefeaters, the custodians of the Tower, are a famous tourist attraction. They are called Beefeaters because in the past, the King gave them meat, or beef, to eat... They wear a black and red uniform. On the uniform are letters E II R. (Elizabeth II Regina). A special guardian, the Ravenmaster, feeds the ravens which live in the Tower. A legend says that if the ravens leave the Tower, the monarchy will fall down, but is improbable: their wings have been cut so they can't fly!

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Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament

Big Ben is the name of the big bell in the Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament. It weighs 13 tons and takes its name from Sir Benjamin Hall who put it in the Tower. Now the name Big Ben is commonly given to the Clock Tower. Its voice is famous all over the world. The Houses of Parliament stand on the banks of the river Thames. The palace is the seat of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. When Parliament sits a flag flies from Victoria Tower.

Custom animation effects: Grayscale picture fades to full color(Basic)

To reproduce the grayscale picture effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a color picture and then click Insert. On the slide, select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, resize or crop the picture as needed so that under Size and rotate, the Height box is set to 4.15 and the Width box is set to 6.25. Resize the picture under Size and rotate by entering values into the Height and Width boxes. Crop the picture under Crop from by entering values into the Left, Right, Top, and Bottom boxes. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the Adjust group, click Recolor, and then under Color Modes click Grayscale (first option from the left).Right-click the grayscale picture, and then click Format Picture. In the Format Picture dialog box, in the left pane, click Shadow. In the Shadow pane, click the button next to Presets, and then under Outer click Offset Diagonal Top Right (third row, first option on the left).On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then do the following:Click Align to Slide.Click Align Middle.Click Align Center.

To reproduce the full-color picture effects on this slide, do the following:Select the grayscale picture. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the arrow under Paste, and then click Duplicate.Select the duplicate picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the Adjust group, click Recolor, and then under No Recolor click No Recolor.On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then do the following:Click Align to Slide.Click Align Middle.Click Align Center.

To reproduce the animation effects on this slide, do the following:On the Animations tab, in the Animations group, click Custom Animation.On the slide, select the full-color picture, and then do the following in the Custom Animation task pane: Click Add Effect, point to Entrance, and then click More Effects. In the Add Entrance Effect dialog box, under Subtle, click Fade, and then click OK.Under Modify: Fade, in the Start list, select With Previous.Under Modify: Fade, in the Speed list, select Slow.Click Add Effect, point to Entrance, and then click More Effects. In the Add Entrance Effect dialog box, under Subtle, click Expand, and then click OK.Under Modify: Expand, in the Start list, select With Previous.Under Modify: Expand, in the Speed list, select Fast.

To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Design tab, in the Background group, click Background Styles, and then click Style 8 (second row, fourth option from the left). (Note: If this action is taken in a PowerPoint presentation containing more than one slide, the background style will be applied to all of the slides.)

Trafalgar Square

It is the most famous square in London. The statue of Admiral Lord Nelson stands on the top of the column in the middle of the square. The square takes its name from Lord Nelson's victory in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. He defeated the French, but he lost his life in the battle.

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The National Gallery

It is situated in Trafalgar Square and is one of the most important art galleries in the world. It contains a collection of works of art of famous European painters. In the east wing of the gallery, you can admire a beautiful collection of the "Impressionists".

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Madam TussaudsIn this museum you can see lots of famous people, including the Royal Family, historical characters, movie stars, singers, footbollers, etc... It takes its name from Marie Tussaud, a wax modeler who was born in Switzerland. She first became famous in Paris modelling leaders andvictims of the Revolution. She came to London and opened the museum in 1802. Later she opened the Chamber of Horrors. It is a special section of the museum where you can see the models of the most famous criminals in history.

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Covent Garden It is an area in London famous for its theatres (the Royal Opera House), restaurants, shops and street entertainers.

The West EndIt is the main shopping and entertainment area of London and the centre of night life. It's full of cinemas, shops, theatres and restaurants. Piccadilly Circus marks the centre of the West End. The statue of Eros, the Greek God of Love, stands in the middle of the square.

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Harrods It's the most fashionable department store in London. It has got 300 departments and 4000 employees. Its motto is "Omnia, Omnibus, Ubique", this means "All things for all people, everywhere". You can find almost everything at Harrods!!

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HamleysIt's the oldest, the biggest, and the most famous toyshop in the world. It was opened in 1760 by William Hamley. The shop has got 5 floors. There are over 50,000 toys in the shop. Five million people visit Hamleys every year.

Oxford StreetIt's the most famous shopping street in London. It is 2 kilometres long.

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE It is the Queen's official residence in London. Itis a big palace with more than 600 rooms, an indoor swimming-pool, a cinema, a big garden and a post office. When the queen is at home, the royal flag flies on the roof. The Changing of the Guard, a formal ceremony, takes place every day at 11.30 a.m. in front of the palace.

WESTMINSTER ABBEY It is the church where almost all English Kings and Queens have been crowned, and many of them are buried here (Henry VII, Mary I and Elizabeth I). It is a magnificent gothic building. It is situated near the left bank of the river Thames and the Houses of Parliament. Inside the church, in the Poets' Corner you can see the tombs of some famous British writers (Charles Dickens, Milton, Chaucer). The Coronation Chair near the Altar has been used for every Coronation since 1308.

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TOWER BRIDGE

It is very near the Tower of London. The bridge can open to let ships pass. There is a museum inside the two towers of the Bridge where you can see the original steam and hydraulic engines. And if you go up the walkways you can admire a beautiful panorama of London.

ST. KATHERINE'S DOCK

It is very near the Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. In old times merchant ships came here from all over the world. Today St. Katherine's Dock is a port for private yachts. There are some nice boutiques, shops, restaurants, pubs, and snack bars.

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LONDON EYE It's the largest observation wheel in the world. It is situated on the south bank of the river Thames. It was opened in the year 2000 to celebrate the new millennium. It has got 32 observation capsules. Each capsule can contain 25 people. From its top you can get a magnificent view of London.

HYDE PARK

It's London'smost famous park. Two of its main attractions are The Serpentine, a small artificial lake in the middle of the park and The Speaker's Corner where people on Sunday morning can express their opinions to the crowd. The speakers can say anything they like. They can talk about religion, racism, they can even attack British institutions like Parliament or the Monarchy.

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ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL It was built by Sir Christopher Wren, a famous British architect, after the Great Fire of London of 1666. It's a big baroque church, the largest in London and is situated in the heart of the City, the business centre of London. The Cathedral is 122 metres high. Admiral Nelson is buried in the Crypt of the church. In the Whispering Gallery, if you speak very quietly near the wall, other people on the opposite side of the gallery can hear what you say! You can go up to the top of the dome, there are 627 steps!, and see a wonderful panorama of the City and its modern buildings.

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THE MILLENIUM BRIDGE

It's a footbridge made of steel and is 325 metres long. It links St Paul's Cathedral, in the City of London, to the Tate Modern Gallery. It was opened in the year 2000 to celebrate the new millennium.

TATE MODERN It's Britain's national museum of Modern art. It is housed in a former power station on the south bank of the river Thames near the Globe Theatre and opposite St Paul's Cathedral. The gallery contains a collection of international modern and contemporary art. The Turbine Hall inside the gallery is very impressive.

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THE GLOBE THEATRE It is the exact replica of the famous Shakespeare's theatre "the Globe" of 400 hundred years ago. It is situated on the south bank of the river Thames. It's round, open air and has got a large stage with a decorated ceiling with stars sun, moon and the signs of the zodiac. There you cansee many of Shakespeare's famous plays.

CANARY WHARF

It is situated in the Docklands. It's a beautiful modern tower made of steel and glass, with a pyramid on top. It's 240 metres high and is the highest building in Britain.

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GREENWICH Greenwich is a famous suburb of London on the river Thames. It's famous for the Old Royal Observatory, the home of 0 Meridian (zero longitude). In the observatory you can see the Meridian Line and put a foot in the east and in the west! Many Kings and Queens of England had their royal palace in Greenwich. King Henry VIII and his daughters Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I were born here, in Greenwich you can visit the Cutty sark. This merchant ship carried tea from China. It wasthe fastest ship in the world. You can also visit the National Maritime Museum where visitors can see personal objects of Britain's great sailors like Nelson and Cook. In 1997 Greenwich became a UNESCO World Heritage site.

THE MILLENIUM DOME This amazing building is situated in Greenwich. The Dome is over one kilometre in circumference and covers over 80,000 square metres. Its roof is 50 metres high and is strong enough to support a jumbo jet! The Dome could contain two Wembley stadiums or the Eiffel Tower placed on its side. It was opened in the year 2000 to celebrate the new millenium. It's a sort of theme park. Now it's closed and it opens only on special occasions.

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