Unit 1 Entering a Country.ppt

The following tips will offer you practical information, and help you breeze right through your flight! Before Your Trip 1. Know beforehand if it is necessary to have vaccinations. 2. Check the important papers like your passports, visas, etc. ahead of time. 3. Bring some extra copies of the important papers with you. 4. Allow enough time for check-in. 5. Know the requirements for the security checkpoints and be cautious in carrying liquids. 6. Complete check-in procedures at the designated time limit. 7. Arrive at the departure gate early with the boarding pass and ticket. 8. Note the announcements. 9. Once aboard on the airplane, make sure the electronic gadgets like laptop, cell phones are turned off. 10. Be polite to the air stewards. Geographical Information Devastated by the plague in 1665 and by the Great Fire of 1666, London, the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, thrives on the Thames River in southeast England. Name History London got its name from the Latin name Londinium as the city originated from a Roman outpost named Londinium. Currency The unit of money used in Britain is the pound and it is represented by the symbol ￡. One British pound is equal to a hundred pence. Climate and Weather A saying goes in Britain that if it rains on Saint Swithins Day, it will rain for 40 days afterwards. Rainfall in London is frequent and the weather is rather unpredictable. About London Sights As the worlds ninth-largest city, London, which is often called the green city, is a majestic place for you to visit. With classical tourist attractions like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, this international metropolis has for long appealed to visitors for its cutting-edge art, various styles of architecture, and dazzling exhibitions in the top-notch museums and galleries. For an international financial center like London, it is comforting to see and experience the harmonious mosaic of tradition and modernization in this world city. Interested? Fascina