London’s places of interest are described below. Find their names in the table.

1. There is a vast amount to see, from the weapons arranged on the wall of the king’s guardroom, to the marble washbasin in the Queen’s private chamber. The gardens are renowned for their splendour. They are beautifully cared for and seen to advantage from the first floor of the palace.

2. This huge building is divided into five departments. There are a quarter of a million butterflies, remains of extinct birds, reptiles and mammals, stuffed specimens of many living species, It is a museum and a research centre. There is a children’s section where for a small fee drawing blocks and pencils may be borrowed.

3. This intimately housed collection illustrates the history of London from before the Romans to the present day. There are interesting models of Old London Bridge, Old St Paul’s and the Fire of London, a fascinating display of toys; coronation robes, theatrical relics and much good furniture.

4. It shows the application of science to our lives directly and through industry. There is a full-size replica of Stephenson’s Rocket, a section devoted to the evolution of the pedal cycle, and the car. There is a children’s gallery with dioramas and working models.

5. The world’s largest museum. Apart from the library it is said to contain eight million exhibits. The official guide gives a helpful list of “musts”; exhibits range from Egyptian dead to the Magna Carta, the Elgin Marbles to a ticking roomful of clocks and watches. 6. The Edward VII Gallery has made a selection from the other departments and provides a museum within a museum.

IV. Grammar Review: The Past Simple Tense, The Present Perfect Tense.

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