Unit 15. Cities

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?v?]

Be founded [faund]
Be famous for [`feim?s]
Theatre (n) [`?i?t?]
Museum (n) [mju:`zi?m ]
Get away (v)

N?m ? dâu
Bao phủ một vùng diện tích
Được tìm thấy
Nổi tiếng về cái gì
Nhà hát
Bảo tàng
Thoát khỏi
TASK 1:
Task 1 Read about London and answer the questions
Where is London situated ?
How big is it ?
What is its population ?
What kind of city is it ?
When and by whom was it founded ?
What is it famous for ?
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
Task2: Write about a city or a town in Vietnam you know well
Founded: . was founded.(time).(by whom)
Location, area : Situated in.,the square of. is.
Population : .has.people/ Its population is.
People: The people here are./
Famous things: . is famous for./ is known as the home of.
The best things: The best/special thing about.is.
Transport: easy/convenient/To get. you can take/go by.
Task2: Write about Ha Noi ( the capital of Viet Nam)
Founded: 1010
Area : 920 square km,
Situated: The right bank of the Red River
Population : 7 million
People: Frienfly, open, helful,
Famous things: Uncle Ho`smuseum, Ho Guom lake, West lake,Van Mieu, traditional food.
The best things: many shops, about 4 parks, one zoo.
Transport: convenient ( cars,taxi, buses, motobikes)
Answer
Hanoi, which is the capital of Viet Nam, was founded in 1010. It has a population of about 7 million. Situated on the right bank of the Red River, Hanoi covers an area of 920 square km.
Hanoi is famous for many things. Such as Van Mieu ( temple of literature), Sword lake, West lake, Uncle HO`s museum, traditional food, etc..its transport is convenient ( cars, buses, motorbikes)
The best things about Hanoi are many shops, about four parks and one zoo. I love Hanoi very much.
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