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this is London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom.
A beginner English video introducing London's Millennium Wheel, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, and its parks, including rules about cycling.
Key Takeaways
- London's landmarks such as the London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster are close together and easy to see.
- The London Eye was built to celebrate the new millennium in 2000.
- London's parks are a major attraction for relaxing and sport, though cycling is restricted.
What the video covers
- London is introduced as the capital of England and the United Kingdom.
- The Millennium Wheel, also called the London Eye, is 135 m high with 32 glass capsules.
- The wheel opened in March 2000 to mark the start of the new millennium.
- Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) stand opposite the Millennium Wheel.
- The Palace of Westminster is where the government meets.
- London's parks are highlighted as one of the city's best features.
- Regent's Park has the largest grass sports area in central London and an open-air theatre.
- Visitors can relax, walk and run in the parks.
- Cycling in the parks is not allowed, except for the police.
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The big wheel you can see is the Millennium Wheel, or London Eye as it's also known.
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It's 135 m high with 32 glass capsules.
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The wheel was opened in March 2000 to mark the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the new millennium.
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Opposite the Millennium Wheel, you can find Big Ben, the famous clock tower, and the Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament.
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This is where the government meets.
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One of the best things about London is its parks.
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In Regent's Park, you have the largest grass area for sports in central London and an open-air theatre.
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You can relax, walk, and run in the parks, but you can't cycle.
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Only the police can do that.
Topics:LondonLondon EyeMillennium WheelBig BenHouses of ParliamentRegent's ParkEnglish for beginnersLondon sightseeingA1 A2 English
