Speaking. Work in pairs. With a partner, act out this short dialogue following instructions. Choose one of the landmarks of London you have read about

CustomerAsk for some tickets.

Ticket sellerInquire when for.

CustomerSay when.

Ticket sellerApologize and explain why there is a problem. Offer an alternative.

CustomerAccept the alternative.

Ticket sellerAsk about payment.

CustomerAnswer the question about payment.

Ticket sellerThank the customer.

Speaking. Say which of the places below you would like to visit if you were in London and why. Giving your opinion, try to compare one thing with another, use a variety of structures, and give a reason for your answer. This will make your saying much more interesting. Use the following structures in your speech.

I’d much rather go to … than …

I prefer … to …

I’d prefer to visit … today … because

I think … is much more interesting than …

Actually, I find … rather boring.

I don’t find … half as interesting as …

The Millennium Dome

Reading.

A) Read the introduction and answer the questions.

1. Why was the Millennium Dome built?

2. Why was it a controversial project?

London’s Millennium Dome

London is an old city but it would be wrong to assume it is not modern. There are lots of modern buildings that look perfect among their ancient neighbours and do not spoil the whole view of the capital. London’s Millennium Dome is one of the modern buildings that take your breath away when you see it. It was built to mark the year 2000. It was a controversial project because of the huge cost of the building.

b) Read the guide’s talk about London’s Millennium Dome and complete this factfile.