Grammar: Adjectives ending in “ED” or “ING”. Pronunciation tips: “TH” sound.
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Sightseeing in London: A Simple Guide
London is a very interesting city. It is full of history, culture, and fun places to visit. There is so much to see and do!
The Tower of London
The Tower of London is a very interesting place. It is more than 900 years old! Visitors are often amazed by the old buildings and stories. You can see the Crown Jewels, which are very beautiful. Some people feel scared when they hear about the ghosts that live there!
Big Ben
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in London. It is a big clock on the side of the Houses of Parliament. People are often impressed by its size and sound. A lot of people want see it and hear the bell ring.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a beautiful bridge over the River Thames. It looks like a castle and can open in the middle to let boats pass. Tourists are often amazed when they see it move. The view from the bridge is very nice. People are interested to learn how it works.
The London Eye
The London Eye is a big wheel near the River Thames. It gives you a breathtaking view of the city. Many tourists feel thrilled when they go up. The ride is relaxing and slow, so you can enjoy the view. People are often surprised by how much they can see from the top.
The British Museum
The British Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world. It has many amazing things from different countries. Visitors are often interested in the Egyptian mummies and Greek statues. The museum is free, which is very nice to many people. You might feel tired after walking through all the rooms!
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the home of the King. Tourists are often excited to see the guards in red uniforms. The Changing of the Guard is a fascinating event. People feel amused when they see the guards. The palace itself is beautiful and big.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a large and quiet park in the middle of London. It is great for walking, relaxing, or having a picnic. The lake is beautiful. You might feel relaxed and happy in this green space.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street is a busy shopping area. It has many shops and restaurants. People are often excited to buy clothes, gifts, and souvenirs. The street is crowded, but the energy is exciting. You might feel tired after shopping, but also happy.
London is a city full of life with many things to see. Whether you like museums, parks, or shopping, London has something for everyone.
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SELECT THE WORD TO LISTEN: Crown Jewels, Changing of the Guards, mummies, Greek statues. Amazed, amused, breathtaking, castle, crowded, culture, Egyptian, ghost, landmark, parliament, picnic, relaxing, souvenirs, uniforms. Exciting, fascinating, impressed, interested, interesting, surprised, thrilled
Excited: Lisa is excited—she will visit London for the first time next month.
Thrilled: She was thrilled (very excited) when her parents told her they were going to London.
Fascinated: She is fascinated by London; she wants to know everything about it and has read everything she could find.
Interested: She is especially interested in the Egyptian mummies—she loves Egyptian history.
Impressed: She is certain she will be impressed by the height of the London Eye when she sees it.
Surprised: She has read everything, but she thinks she will still be surprised when she sees it with her own eyes.
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TEST YOUR LISTENING SKILLS – ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW
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QUESTIONS (Use audio player at bottom of screen)
1. How old is the Tower of London?
2. What can you see inside the Tower of London?
3. What is Big Ben?
4. What does the Tower Bridge look like?
5. What can you see from the top of the London Eye?
6. What are visitors often interested to see in the British Museum?
7. What is the most fascinating event to see at Buckingham Palace?
8. Where is Hyde Park in London?
9. What can you buy on Oxford Street?
ANSWERS (Hover your mouse – tap & hold then hit the “back” navigation arrow on phones- to reveal the answers).
1. It is more than 900 years old
2. You can see the Crown Jewels inside the Tower of London.
3. It is a big clock on the side of the Houses of Parliament.
5. You can see a breathtaking view of the city
6. Visitors are often interested in the Egyptian mummies and Greek statues
7. The most fascinating event to see at Buckingham Palace is the changing of the guards
8. Hyde Park is in the middle of London
9. You can buy clothes, gifts, and souvenirs on Oxford Street.
GRAMMAR TEST
Adjectives ending in “ED” or “ING”
GRAMMAR TEST
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1 The Tower of London is a very interesting place.
2 Visitors are often amazed by the old buildings and stories.
3 Some people feel scared when they hear about the ghosts that live there!
4 People are often impressed by Big Ben’s size and sound.
5 Tourists are often amazed when they see the Tower Bridge move.
6 People are interested to learn how it works.
7 The London Eye gives you a breathtaking view of the city.
8 Many tourists feel thrilled when they go up.
9 The ride is relaxing and slow, so you can enjoy the view.
10 People are often surprised by how much they can see from the top.
11 The British Museum has many amazing things from different countries.
12 Visitors are often interested in the Egyptian mummies and Greek statues.
13 You might feel tired after walking through all the rooms!
14 At Buckingham Palace tourists are often excited to see the guards in red uniforms.
15 The Changing of the Guard is a fascinating event.
16 People feel amused when they see the guards.
17 You might feel relaxed and happy in Hyde Park.
18 People are often excited to buy clothes, gifts, and souvenirs on Oxford Street.
19 The street is crowded, but the energy is exciting.
20 You might feel tired after shopping, but also happy.
SPEAKING EXERCISE
Make a sentence containing an adjective ending in ED or ING using the prompts below
Suggested adjectives:
–ED Adjectives:
Worried. Stressed. Confused. Tired. Bored. Interested. Exhausted. Weakened. Tired. Bored. Frustrated. Lonely. Bored. Annoyed. Bored. Impatient.
–ING Adjectives:
Annoying. Boring. Relaxing. Tiring. Uninteresting. Tiring. Frustrating. Boring. Depressing. Challenging. Uninteresting. Frustrating.
PROMPTS
1. A girl waits at the bus stop. The bus is very late. She looks at her watch again and again. She is afraid of being late for her class.
2. A student reads the same page three times. He does not understand what the author wants to say. He rubs his eyes.
3. A boy lies in bed. He stares at the ceiling. The room is quiet and dark.
4. A girl cleans the floor. She has been sweeping for a long time. Her arms feel heavy.
5. A teacher talks slowly. The students look out the window. One of them yawns.
6. A woman folds clothes. There are many shirts and socks. She keeps folding for hours and still has more to fold.
7. A dog sits by the door. No one is home. He does not have anyone to play with. He is very sad.
8. A boy plays the same video game level again. He tries many times and cannot win. He is angry and presses the buttons really hard.
9. A man types on his computer. The work is the same every day. He does not like this job.
10. A girl stands in line at the store. The line moves very slowly. She checks her phone and sighs.
SPEAKING EXERCISE
Sample sentences
- Girl at the bus stop
• She is worried about being late.
• The late bus is annoying.
• She feels stressed as she waits.
2. Student reading
• The student is confused by the words.
• The page is boring to read again and again.
• He feels tired after rubbing his eyes.
3. Boy in bed
• The boy feels bored lying in bed.
• The quiet room is relaxing.
• He is interested in nothing around him.
4. Girl cleaning
• The girl feels exhausted after sweeping.
• Cleaning the floor is tiring.
• Her arms are weakened from the work.
5. Teacher talking slowly
• The students are bored by the lesson.
• The teacher’s slow voice is uninteresting.
• One student looks very tired.
6. Woman folding clothes
• The woman is bored of folding.
• Folding so many clothes is tiring.
• She feels frustrated by the endless work.
7. Dog at the door
• The dog is lonely.
• Waiting by the window is boring.
• The empty house feels depressing.
8. Boy playing video game
• The boy is frustrated.
• The level is challenging.
• He is annoyed after losing again.
9. Man at the computer
• The man feels bored with his work.
• The job is uninteresting.
• He is tired from typing all day.
10. Girl in line at the store
• The girl feels impatient.
• The slow line is frustrating.
• She is bored while she waits.
PRONUNCIATION TIPS
How to pronounce the “TH” sound.
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