chapter III the main cities.ppt

Chapter III The Main Cities I. London London When?a?man?is?tired?of?London,? he?is?tired?of life; for?there?is?in?London?all?that?life?can?afford -----Dr.?Samuel?Johnson?(1709?-?1784) ‘如果你厌倦了伦敦，你就厌倦了生活’ Lets tour the City of London /london/index.html London from the Air This view of London, taken from the air, shows the city’s financial district spread out around the River Thames. The Canary Wharf Tower in the London Docklands dominates both the skyline and the regeneration project around the old wharves. Rising above Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey Big Ben Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The clock tower is situated on the banks of the river Thames and is part of the Palace of Westminster Officially Big Ben is only the name of the biggest of the five bells in the clock tower also known as St Stephens Tower.  Trafalgar Square, London built in the 1830s to commemorate the British navy’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The center of the square features a statue of Viscount Horatio Nelson, who died during the battle. The square is a popular gathering place for public meetings. The London Eye The London Eye, next to County Hall, is another of London’s most modern landmarks. It is the world’s biggest ferris wheel, and will carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. From its highest point of 450 feet, it promises views of up to 25 miles. Tower of London Tower of London The well-preserved Norman and medieval structures This royal fortress, on the north banks of the river Thames, was built by William the Conqueror, following his successful invasion in 1066. built about 1078. It has been added to over the years by the various monarchs. It was used alternately as a fortress, royal residence, and state prison in its early years. The Tower of London Area The Tower Bridge spans the Thames River from the Tower of London to Southwark on the south side of the Thames. It was the only movabl