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Unit Two: A Citytrip to London

I. Contemporary London 1. Vocabulary: Can you name these sightseeing hotspots?

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

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7. 8.

9. 10.

A Covent Garden

B The Gherkin C The Globe theatre

D The London Eye E The O2

F Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament

G Oxford Street H Piccadilly Circus

I Saint Paul’s Cathedral J The Tower Bridge

What can you do at these places?

a) shop

b) enjoy a panoramic view c) attend a concert, show or theatre

performance d) admire the architecture

e) eat and drink

f) walk around, see the sights g) take a boat trip

h) visit / take a guided tour i) enjoy nature

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2. The London Quiz

Which river runs through London? …………………………………………………

Harrods is a…

☐department store ☐ museum ☐ church ☐ underground station

Next to the Globe we can find…

☐ Tate Modern ☐ Saatchi Gallery ☐ The Wallace Collection ☐ The National Gallery

Which one is not a shopping street in London?

☐ Oxford Street ☐ Bond Street ☐ King’s Road ☐ Vauxhall Lane

Downing Street 10 is known because…

☐ Jack The Ripper killed a victim there.

☐ The Court is located there.

☐ It’s the official residence of the prime minister.

☐ It’s a silly looking house for midgets.

Baker Street 221B is the house of

☐ James Bond ☐ Sherlock Holmes ☐ Batman ☐ Oliver Twist

The neighbourhood in which Jack The Ripper dwelled was..

☐ The Docklands ☐ Camden ☐ Whitechapel ☐ Hampstead Heath

Saint Paul’s Cathedral is in…

☐ Whitechapel ☐ Blackfriar’s ☐ Camden ☐ The Docklands

On Trafalgar Square you can see…

☐ Buckingham Palace ☐ Westminster Abbey ☐ The column of Nelson ☐ The gherkin

What can you not see in the British Museum?

☐ The Rosetta Stone ☐ The freeze of the Parthenon ☐ a wax statue of Taylor Swift

Taxis in London are… ☐black ☐ red ☐ yellow ☐ pink

3. Listening: Spitalfields market

Spitalfields market: http://youtu.be/1NEkWZuVgzU

What day is the market held?

What does Clara Francis design?

What type of goods do 'blissed' sell?

What type of market is Spitalfields?

Where is it located?

What is the nearest station?

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4. Films set in London

a) Choose two of these films and fill in the basic information:

Type of film?

Main characters?

Conflict?

What can you expect?

Type of film?

Main characters?

Conflict?

What can you expect?

28 Days Later: https://youtu.be/HEkJAaGhJhQ

V for Vendetta: https://youtu.be/qxyUl9M_7vc The World Is Not Enough: https://youtu.be/SNMlT9VTkYQ

Sherlock Holmes: https://youtu.be/I0hXhGt5XPg Skyfall: https://youtu.be/6kw1UVovByw

Star Trek into Darkness: https://youtu.be/QAEkuVgt6Aw

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b) Take a closer look at the film posters:

Name the genre of these films. Write it in the boxes above.

action film, comedy, detective, adventure film, spy film, black comedy,

martial arts film, historical drama, disaster film, crime drama, superhero film, romantic comedy, docudrama, horror film, …

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Do you know what these types of films are? Try to give an English

description.

a slasher

a chick flick

a tearjerker

a remake

a sequel

a prequel

a road movie

a Bollywood film

a spaghetti western

a spin-off

Bollywood example: trailer “Singh is Bling”: https://youtu.be/2qfSsRJ-ozg

What is typical of this genre?

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Which London sight do you see in more than one of these film posters?

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Skyfall: Train Scene (with digger): https://youtu.be/K2DUFYqc27w Die another Day: Halle Berry: https://youtu.be/ctgf5uxBQW8

Which character does Daniel Craig play? ……………………………………………………

What is his profession? …………………………………………………………………………………

What is typical of this kind of film? ………………………………………………………………

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Do you know other actors who played this role?

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Can you remember other film titles?

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Who is the sidekick of Sherlock Holmes? ……………………………………………………

Who is the nemesis or arch enemy of Sherlock Holmes?

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Who wrote the books of Sherlock Holmes?

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There is also a series in which Holmes is a modern day detective. His role

is played by a famous British actor named …………………………………………………

True or false?

T / F : Sherlock Holmes lived at Baker Street 221B in London.

T / F : Sherlock homes was addicted to cocaine.

T / F : The house of Sherlock Holmes is now a liquor shop.

T / F : Sherlock Holmes and his enemy die in the last book.

T / F : Many female readers wrote love letters to Sherlock Holmes.

T / F : Sherlock Holmes is known for his phenomenal memory and attention to detail.

T / F : Sherlock Holmes was married to Irene Adler.

T / F : Sherlock Holmes smokes cigars and he drinks margaritas.

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Spot the differences between the classic Sherlock Holmes and the modern

versions. Describe the look.

c) Which film is described here? Underline the key words.

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When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of

terror from within their own organization has detonated (doen exploderen) the fleet and

everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score

(vete) to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt (jacht) to a war-zone world to capture a

one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled (stuwen) into an epic

chess game (schaakspel) of life and death, love will be challenged (uitgedaagd),

friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has

left: his crew.

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After breaking into a primate research facility, a group of animal rights activists discover

caged chimps chained up before banks of screens displaying horrifying, violent images.

Ignoring the warnings of the terrified researcher who maintains (volhouden) that the

chimps are infected, they begin to free the animals and are immediately subjected to

(ten prooi vallen aan) a bloody attack from the enraged (woedende) creatures. Twenty-

eight days later, Cycle courier Jim awakes from a coma in the deserted (verlaten)

intensive care unit of a London hospital. He wanders out (wandelt) into a church where

he finds dead bodies piled in heaps (hopen) on the chapel floor.

Translate:

een team:

vangen: een offer:

negeren:

wezen: opgestapeld:

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Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore, the film takes place in an alternate vision of

Britain in which a corrupt and abusive totalitarian government has risen to complete

power. During a threatening run in with the secret police, an unassuming

(nietsvermoedend) young woman named Evey (Natalie Portman) is rescued by a

vigilante (burgerwacht) named V (Hugo Weaving) -- a caped (met een cape) figure both

articulate (welbespraakt) and skilled (getraind) in combat. V embodies the principles of

rebellion from an authoritarian state, donning (aannemen) a mask of vilified (belasterd)

would-be terrorist of British history Guy Fawkes and leading a revolution sparked (in

gang gezet) by assassination and destruction. Evey becomes his unlikely ally

(bondgenoot), newly aware of the cruelty of her own society and her role in it.

Translate:

unlikely: assasination:

would be:

threaten: cruelty:

alternate:

d) Read these reviews from “Rotten Tomatoes”:

28 DAYS LATER

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How is the genre described here?

Find three adjectives that describe

the film.

What are the strong features of the

film?

SKYFALL

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How is the genre described here?

Find three adjectives that describe

the film.

What are the strong features of the

film?

5. Listening: The City of London: History (LISTEN TWICE!)

The (secret) city of London: part 1: http://youtu.be/LrObZ_HZZUc

Which of these things is the City of London known for?

☐ Ancient legends ☐ Modern skyscrapers ☐ Celebrity mayors

How many people live in the City in London?

☐ Around 11,000 ☐ The video doesn’t say ☐ Around 7,000,000 people

How big is the City of London?

☐ One square mile ☐ The video doesn’t say ☐ Five square miles

London and the City of London have separate mayors.

☐ True ☐ False ☐ Dunno

The City of London police force is called…?

☐ The London City Police ☐ The City of London Police ☐ The metropolitan Police

Where does the mayor of the City of London work?

☐ Guildhall ☐ The Albert Hall ☐ City Hall

Why does the City of London exist?

☐ Because of the Vikings ☐ Because of the Romans ☐ Because of the Druids

London and the City of London have their own flags and crests?

☐ False ☐ True ☐ The video doesn’t say.

Which of these places does the City of London own and operate?

☐ The Old London underground ☐ Sherwood Forest ☐ Spitalfields market

Where can you find the City of London’s crest?

☐ Waterloo Bridge ☐ Euston Station ☐ Tower Bridge

What is the city of London’s representative in parliament called?

☐ The Remembrancer ☐ The Reminder ☐ The Memorialiser

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The Tower of london was built to protect London.

☐ True ☐ False ☐ It doesn’t exist

Which creature guards the entrance of the city?

☐ A lion ☐ A dragon ☐ A griffin

The City of London is an independent nation, like the Vatican

☐ True ☐ False ☐ The video doesn’t say.

Now write a short text about the history of London. How did it start out?

6. Listening

How to do London: The Basics: http://youtu.be/0F4GDdanQNA

Try to remember five tips which are given in this video. Write them as if you were making a summary for a leaflet. Use imperatives:

e.g. Keep an eye out for pickpockets!

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II. Mind the gap – how to use the Tube

1. Tube vocabulary

Match the numbers and letters of the

vocabulary to the pictures.

Tube vocabulary definitions

1 the Tube a moving stairs

2 carriage

b allows a passenger to travel to

(and return from) a destination

3 platform

c system of Underground trains in

London

4 escalator

d the gates to enter/exit the London

Underground

5 fare

e be careful when leaving the train

as there is a distance between the

carriage and the platform

6 ticket barrier

f individual train compartment

7 mind the gap

g price you pay for using public

transport

8 a single/return ticket

h raised area at a Tube/rail station

from which people have access to

trains

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2. Reading a Tube map

The London Underground rail network, or

"the Tube" is a great way to travel to and from Central London and will be

an integral part of most people's stay in the UK capital.

Therefore, being able to read a Tube map is a skill that might come in

handy when visiting London.

In order to read a Tube map, you should combine different pieces of

information. Have a look at the Tube map and try to answer the following

questions.

1. What is the name of the red line? ……………………………………………………..

2. What does the black circle symbol mean?

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3. Lines on a Tube map follow the travel directions. Lines can go either

northbound, eastbound, southbound or westbound.

a. If you take the black line from King’s Cross to High Bornet you

go ……………………………………………

b. If you take the Circle line from Liverpool Street to Paddington

you go ……………………………………………

c. If you take the District line from Upminster to Ealing

Broadway you go ……………………………………………

4. How many lines stop at Euston?

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5. In which zone is the Circle line located? ……………………………………………

6. How many stops are there between Baker Street and Westminster

and what line are they on?

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7. What does the wheelchair symbol stand for?

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3. Finding your way

1. Describe the route you need to take to get from Westminster to

Brixton.

Step 1:

Line: ………………………………………………………………………………….………

Direction: ………………………………………………………………………………….

Stop: ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Step 2:

Line: …………………………………………………………………………………………

Direction: …………………………………………………………………………………

Stop: ………………………………………………………………………………………..

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2. Describe 2 ways of getting from Bond Street to Hyde Park Corner.

Option 1

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Option 2

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Which would be the best route and why?:

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4. Giving directions

Work with a partner. Use the Tube map to figure out your journey and

give directions. Example:

A: “I’m at Tottenham Court Road and I need to get to Paddington. How do I get there?”

B: “Take the Northern line southbound and get off at Charing Cross. It’s the second stop. Change from the Northern line (on)to

the Bakerloo line and take it westbound to Paddington. ” 1. I’m at Waterloo and I need to get to Picaddilly Circus. How do I get

there?

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2. I’m at Baker Street and I need to get to Shepherd’s Bush. How do I get there?

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3. I’m at Wembley Park and I need to get to Liverpool Street. How do I get there?

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other useful phrases

Buying tickets

Where's the ticket office? Where are the ticket machines? Where can we buy tickets?

Could I have a single/return to… ? How much is a ticket for zone 1 & 2 ?

Is there a reduced fare for students?

asking for directions

I have to go to Trafalgar Square. How do I get there? Where is the nearest Tube station?

Excuse me, how do I get to the platform…? Where is platform number 4?

travelling by Tube Which line do I need for Westminster?

To change from the Piccadilly line (on)to the Central line. To change lines at King’s Cross.

To get on and get off public transport ( ↔ get in and get out (of) a car).

Where do I have to change for Holborn? You have to change at King’s Cross.

5. Internet assignment and speaking skills

STEP 1: collecting information

Which is the most appropriate route to take? Use your Tube map

and Google Maps.

o Which line(s) do you take? (name/colour)

o In which direction?

o Which stop?

o Do you need to change lines?

Buy a single ticket for the both of you

o How much does it cost? You can find the fares on

https://www.tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/fares/single-fare-

finder

o Where can you buy these single tickets? Use the same website

to find the answer.

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STEP 2: preparing your dialogue

The dialogue will be a role-play between a tourist and a friendly

passer-by.

o The tourist asks the passer-by for information. The passer-by

answers with the information you collected in step 1.

o The passer-by provides all necessary information.

o Duration of the role-play: 2 minutes

o Extra: Look up some information about the sight(s) that you

are going to visit and include it in your dialogue. (e.g. What

exactly is it? Why do tourists come here?... )

STEP 3: act out your dialogue

hand in a written version

act out your dialogue in front of the class/

EVALUATION CRITERIA

preparation: You are able to figure out the most appropriate route

by using the London city map and your Tube map.

content: Your dialogue is well structured and includes all necessary

information. You use the everyday English vocabulary and sentences

related to travelling in a correct way.

grammar: Both your written version and spoken interaction are

grammatically correct.

interaction: The way you act and how you respond to your partner.

pronunciation: You have the correct pronunciation and intonation.

You can speak fluently.

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III. London in the Future

1. The new Tube for London

Watch the video and answer the following questions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Q0FZUKHkY

1. What are the 3 main goals of improving the Tube?

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2. What’s the advantage of double doorways?

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3. How will the carriages be more comfortable to the passengers?

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4. The platforms will get a makeover too. Why are they adapted?

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5. Will the trains be automatic?

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2. Innovative mobility The new Tube will definitely be a relief to many stressed out commuters

but as London’s population keeps increasing every day and is predicted to reach 11 million by 2050, additional plans are needed to improve mobility

in the capital. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcHu3FgyjXQ

What’s your opinion on this ambitious plan? Do you believe it will

be successful?

Now read the article below to find out more and try to summarize its

content by completing the structure on page 21.

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Consortium propose floating cycle superhighway for the Thames The floating bike path would provide a solution to pollution and traffic problems in the

capital say consortium

The idea for a £600m 12km floating cycle superhighway on the River Thames has been

unveiled by a group of architects, artists and engineers.

The Thames Deckway would run alongside the south bank of the river from Battersea to

Canary Wharf, parallel to part of the East-West Cycle Crossrail, whose designs were

announced last month. One striking difference is the cost – £600m for 12km or seven

miles, compared with £47m for the 18 mile Cycle Crossrail project.

Users would be charged £1.50 for a single journey on the floating track, which would be

shared with pedestrians. It’s unclear whether there are cyclists within the River Cycleway

Consortium Ltd, those behind the Deckway, but there are claims cycle journeys along its

route could be 30 minutes quicker than the same journey on roads.

An unnamed spokesperson for the Consortium said: “London needs to think outside the

box of conventional solutions to solve its deep-seated traffic and pollution problems.”

“The Thames offers vast, untapped potential to ease and improve London’s infrastructure

problems. What is needed is imagination to unleash it.”

The route would have on and off-ramps along its length, though how many, or how it

would go around the HMS Belfast, or avoid other moorings along the route have not been

revealed. Part of the plan is that users could receive updates by satellite on traffic flow,

waves and dangerous weather conditions.

The route is similar to Norman Foster’s SkyCycle, which did the rounds at the start of the

year. Criticisms then were that routes of this nature are prohibitively expensive, and

have too few exit and entry points, making them less attractive for everyday journeys.

It is uncertain where the route would meet land at Battersea and Canary Wharf but the

designs may please businesspeople critical of the Cycle Crossrail proposals, who voiced

fears the on-road routes would hinder motor traffic.

Taken from: http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/consortium-propose-floating-cycle-

superhighway-thames-138627 [shortened]

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problem

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possible solutions

Which solution do you prefer? Why?

Can you come up with another out-of-the-box solution? Write it down here.

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