DIALOGUE IN A TRAVEL AGENCY
- Hello.
- Good morning. May I help you?
- Do you organize the trip around London?
- Yes, we do. It can last a day or two days? What kind of monuments do you want to see?
- I want to see Big Ben, Birmingham Palace and other interesting places.
- So we can organize such a kind of trip. It would be sightseeing of most important part of London.
- Can we visit a museum or any galleries?
- Yes of course.
- How expensive is this kind of trip?
- 95 pounds, sir.
- And when does the sightseeing begin?
- Usually at 8 o'clock in the morning.
- I have a question. What languages does guide speak?
- Polish, Spanish, Russian, English and French.
- Ok. So I buy it. Here you are.
- Thank you.
BEFORE THE SIGHTSEEING
- Hello! My name is Jack. What's your name?
- Nice to meet you. My name is Mark. How are you?
- Thanks I'm fine. I like to tour the whole London.
- The guide is late.
- Oooh, he's coming.
- Sorry I'm late. There was the most horrible traffic jam I have ever had.
- It's ok.
- Now we are standing in the oldest district of London where a famous poet lived.
- Who?
- Anderson.
- His stories are great.
- What is there?
- The cemetery. There were buried many national heroes.
- Sorry, can I buy here a newspaper?
- Fine, so we go ahead about 700 meters.
- Look, what a big monument! Who's that?
- It is Queen mother.
- I have to take a picture with this monument.
VISITING THE CHURCH
- So, We are in the baroque church which was built in the 10th century. And this part is the oldest and dates back from the 3rd century.
- Who did the church find?
- The monks from Scotland. So, let's go inside.
FEW HOURES LATER
- What a beautiful courtyard and the fresco!
- There are some tombs and catacombs. They are super, too.
- I like this place. Let's go. I want you to see a picture.
- Who is in the picture?
- It is…
- Don't say anything and I will guess. It is a man and the palace built in the industrial district.
- A palace in an industrial area? It's rare!
- Yes, it is. It was said he was the richest person in the whole Great Britain. And he was a founder of tThe Memorial Institute. His palace is at the Royal Street. You can find it if you go through the bridge and then turn right.
- Is there anything interesting there?
- Yes, there is. Otherwise there would be any hints how to go there!
- Ok, so what about going to see the palace. Let's go.
- Right, so there we are going now.
- In our way to palace we can go through the ancient barracks, near the monastery and the marketplace.
- I wonder if there is an opera house here.
- Yes, there are two opera houses. But we won't go there because the entrance ticket is very expensive.
- Oooo look! I may see the palace.
- No, it isn't a palace, it is the university. It's the greatest university in London. It was built in medieval times.
- Really interesting. And I have a question too. There are so many lanterns. Why?
- I don't know. A lot of stories are heard about the lanterns. It is said that they prevent the theft from robbing the citizen.
- Here are the palace's gates. They are great!
- It's true. It was made by Michel Angel
- Sorry, but I want to know where leads this staircase?
- I don't remember. Let's read on the memorial panel.
- So now let's go to the marketplace.
- Why do you want to go there?
- Because I have to buy the stained glass.
- Ok. So, let's take the suburban coach.
ON THE MARKETPLACE
- Can I buy the stained glass?
- Yes of course. It's great place to buy everything you need. There are so many shops.
- It is typical. It seems to be one of the biggest marketplaces in Europe. And the part was found in the early 12th century. The marketplace was added to the UNESCO list. Here we have to say good bye, because our trip is over.
- Oh, no. But the place is fantastic.
- Yes, it is. But what about visiting the botanical or the zoological garden?
- Visiting the gardens can be very expensive and too long for the one-day trip.
- I see. Good bye.
- Good bye.
