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Slide 2 : 2 Arriving in London – At the Airport Some vocabulary:
baggage collection
luggage, suitcase
carry on, checked in
customs
anything to declare
nothing/something to declare
immigration
passport, visa
tourist, business
work permit www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/customs/ You have just arrived at London Heathrow Airport for a holiday. What do you have to do when you get off the plane?
What happens at Customs?
What happens at Immigration?
Slide 3 : 3 Arriving in London – Travel from the airport Transfers into London:London Underground – the Tubebus, coach
the Heathrow Express train
hotel shuttle bus
taxi, black cab
a lift from friends
hire car Heathrow Airport is about 23 kilometers west of central London - where most visitors want to go.
There are many ways to get into the city. Which method do you think you would take? Why?
Slide 4 : 4 Arriving in London – Booking into a Hotel Some vocabulary:
information desk
tourist advice, guide book
a special offer, discount
nightly rate, package deal
bed and breakfast, five star hotel, apartment hotel www.hotels-london-breaks.co.uk/london-tourist.htm When you arrive in London you will need somewhere to stay. There are many hotels in London for different prices.
How will you get advice on which hotel to choose. What sort of hotel do you want to book? Why?
Slide 5 : 5 Arriving in London – Your First Meal What sort of food do you like? In London, there are restaurants and cafes that serve food from all over the world.
Also, there are many traditional pubs. What do you think British pubs are like? Do you think you can buy food in a pub? Do you think women can go into pubs alone? What about children? www.bownsbest.com/theritz.htm Some vocabulary:
fast food
full course meal
expensive, cheap
snack bar, café, restaurant
Slide 6 : 6 Arriving in London – Things to do There are many, many things to do in London. For example, you could visit the British Museum. What are you interested in? Some vocabulary:
sightseeing
historical
artistic
museums, art galleries
shopping, nightlife
the river www.richard-seaman.com/.../Sights/index.html
Slide 7 : 7 Arriving in London – Things to see www.capital-calling.com/ There are many, many things to see in London. Can you match the pictures with the names in the box?
What are you interested in seeing? historical buildings:
St Paul’s Cathedral
Nelson’s Column
Big Ben
Tower Bridge
Horse Guards Parade
Westminster Abbey