This skyscraper is called the Shard (scheggia). TRUE OR FALSE? It was designed by an Italina architect.
TRUE. It was designed by Enzo Piano.
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This is another famous skyscraper. Its nickname is the GHERKING. What does the name mean? BULLET (proiettile) - PICKLED CUCMBER (cetriolino)
PICKLED CUCUMBER
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What is the London underground usually called?
the TUBE
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What river runs through London?
the Thames
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What is the name of the biggest park in central London?
HYDE PARK
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What's in the picture? Name 2 things.
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER / THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT and BIG BEN
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What's the name of this landamark?
TOWER BRIDGE
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What's the name of this stadium?
WEMBLEY
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What is the name of the Queen's residence and what famous park is next to it?
BUCKINGHAM PALACE and ST. JAMES' PARK
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This is a reconstruction of the theatre built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company. What's its name?
the GLOBE
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What's the name of this church where famous people are buried (most of England’s monarchs, including Elizabeth I, and literary figures like Charles Dickens and Jane Austen)?
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
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Who lives at 10 Downing Street in London?
The Prime Minister
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What is the best known shopping street in central London?
OXFORD STREET
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Which famous fictional detective lived in Baker Street, London?