V. Read and choose the correct answer
London is the largest urban area and capital city of the United Kingdom. Greater London covered 
an area of 1,579 square kilometres (610 sq m), an area which had a population of 7,172,036 in 
2001. The River Thames is by far the largest river of the London area, flowing west to east 
across the London Basin. The river has had a major influence on the development of the city. 
London began on the Thames' north bank and for a long time the main focus of the city remained 
on the north side of the Thames.. One of the most famous tourist attractions is the Big Ben .The 
Big Ben isn’t the clock on the tower, but just the bell Inside it! Buckingham Palace is the official 
home of the British Monarch in London. It is also a famous tourist attraction because of the 
Queen’s Royal guards. Every morning at half past eleven people all over the world come to see 
the changing of the guards. The guards protect the Queen day and night. London is a green city 
with lots of parks. The most famous parks are Hyde Park, St James’s Park and Greenwich park. 
People often have lunch in the parks,spend their free time and children can enjoy themselves in 
many pools and little lakes. London has many important museums such as the British Museum 
and the National Gallery.The National Gallery is one of the most important art galleries in the 
world.
1. Greater London covered an area of………………
 A. 670 square miles. 
 B. 1,579 square kilometres . 
 C. 7,172,036 square metres.
2. The River Thames……………………….
A. has had a major influence on the development of the city 
B. is by far the largest river of the London area, flowing east to west across the London Basin
C. isn’t the largest river of the London area flowing west to east across the London Basin
3. A. The Big Ben is the bell inside the tower, but it isn’t the clock on the tower.
 B. The Big Ben is one of the most famous tourist attractions in London.
 C. All above information about The Big Ben are correct
4. Buckingham Palace is also a famous tourist attraction. People all over the world come to 
Buckingham Palace every morning …………………………………….
 A. to see the Queen 
 B. to see the changing of Queen’s Royal guards .
 C. to see the official home of the British Monarch in London. 
5. Which of the following isn’t true?
 A. People don’t have lunch in the parks, but they spend their free time there.
 B. Children can enjoy themselves in many pools and little lakes
 C. The National Gallery is one of the most important art galleries in the world.