伦敦英文介绍.pptVIP

A Brief Introduction about Britain One of principal cities: London attractions food and drinks culture----festivals and football Britain: England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland London –capital of Britain London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain. Whatever you think about London,visiting as a tourist is very different from living there.Each part of London has its own character.Some parts are richer than others,or more industrial,or have better housing.Lets start with some special scenic spots. Top Attractions Londons world-class tourist attractions are renowned across the globe. Many of the most famous attractions are free to visit, for example Tate Modern, the National Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum. London Eye The London Eye is located in the banks of the Thames River. It is also known as the Millennium Wheel(千禧之轮) .It is the fourth largest ferris wheel in the world. British Museum One of the worlds oldest museums, the British Museum is vast and its collections, only a fraction of which can be on public display at any time, comprise millions of objects.  Tate Modern Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the British royal palace and the office and residence of the queen. food and drinks---- Afternoon Tea The ritual of afternoon tea owes its origins to a young women in the early 1800s she lived during a time when it was common to eat only two main meals a day, Weakened and irritated by hunger pangs each day, she decided to schedule time to take tea and snack each afternoon. Tea in a pot, scones with cream and jam, finger sandwiches and dainty cakes... nothing could be more British than afternoon tea in London.? culture----festivals London hosts several festivals, fairs and carnivals throughout the year with over 40 free festivals each year. The most famous is the Notting Hill Carnival, the worlds second largest carnival. The carnival takes pla