VÝMENNÝ  POBYT

O Londýne ( about London ) :

    London, with its population about 8 000 000 inhabitants is the 9th largest city in the world. It is situated on the Thames and as the capital of Great Britain has a rich ancient history. In the 16th and 17th century its growth was so rapid that Elizabeth I and James 1 issued proclamation against any further extension of the town. Another important milestone in the history of London was the Great Fire, which broke out in 1666 and destroyed London’s medieval sights. Over three quarters of the City were burnt down. The rebuilding of the City brought some improvements: main street were widened, houses were built of stone. London has the oldest underground in the world. There are many places of interest. We can see them walking or using using various means of transport. London famous double-decker go almost everywhere. For fast transport we can go by underground.

  Trafalgar square:

    Trafalgar square is the biggest square in London called the true heart of London. It was named in Honour of the victorious naval battle at Trafalgar in1805 where Admiral Nelson won over Napoleon. There is column – Nelson’s Column to commemorate this victory. There are lot of pigeons and tourists feed them while resting on the benches. The square is a very popular place for various meeting and demonstrations. At Christmas time a big Christmas tree stands there and on New Year’s Eve people gather here at midnight, they sing and dance. There is also the National Gallery in this square. It houses paintings by nearby all the great European artists of the past and a large collection of British paintings and sculptures.

The Tower:

Is the oldest surviving place in London. From the 11th century it served to many purposes – fortress, a royal palace, a prison, royal zoo, a treasury. The oldest part is the White tower built as a fortress and family residence by William the Conqueror in 1078. It is a museum of arms, armour and instruments of torture now. There are also the Crown jewels displayed there.
   

Tower Bridge:

Is one of many bridges across the Thames. It is not as old as the Tower. Parts of it can be raised to allow ships to pass through.
 

 The Houses of Parliament:

  The Houses of Parliament are built in gothic style and they seem to be old too, but they aren’t because in 19th century a fire broke out and destroyed everything with exception of Westminster Hall. But as for the place itself, it has been the seat of government since the 11th century. The houses are situated on the bank of the Thames near the Westminster Bridge. The Houses are richly decorated. There are two towers – the Clock Tower nicknamed Big Ben who was of a stout figure. The second tower is Victoria Tower from which the royal Standard is flown it the Queen is present at the opening session of the Parliament. The Parliament consist of two Houses: The House of Lords and The House of commons, members of the later are elected and the Queen has no access to this House.

  Westminster Abbey:

Is situated at the Parliament Square. It is the place where all the English monarchs have been crowned for over 600 years and many of them also buried. There are also graves of famous artist, writers and scientist.
St Paul’s Cathedral is the second largest Christian church in the world (after St Peter’s in Rome). It was built after the Great Fire in 1666. It is the place where Prince Charles and Lady Diana were married in 1981. The cathedral is known for its Whispering Gallery. Standing on this Gallery you can clearly hear what is whispered on the opposite side 107 feet far from you.

    Piccadilly Circus:

Is the centre of the West End entertainment world. In the middle there is the statue of Eros. It is always full of people, it is very busy place full of double-deckers. And it is full of lights and neon advertisements at night.

    Buckingham Palace:

Is the building known to all as the Queen’s official London home. It was originally built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. In 1837 Queen Victoria made Buckingham Palace her permanent home – firs monarch to do so – and introduced the custom by which the Royal Standard is flown to show that the Queen is in residence. In the centre of the building there is stone balcony where the Royal family appear at festive occasion. Every second day there is arranged the spectacular ceremony of changing guards.

    Downing Street:

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    Madame Tussaud`s:

Is the world famous waxwork museum, it is an international display of Kings, Queens, politicians, stars of films, television and pop, sportsmen.
    Museums: the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Geological Museum, Sherlock Holmes Museum… The British Museum is the largest museum in the world. It houses many antiquities from ancient Greece, Rome and the Orient, Egyptian mummies, Middle Ages manuscripts.
    Regent Street and Oxford Street are the most famous shopping centres in London.

Parks:

There are many parks in London: St. James Park, Green Park. The largest of them is Hyde Park  .

It is also known for its Speaker’s Corner where anybody can have a speech.  

Niečo  o anglickej  Robert Pettinsonskej škole: 

[something about Robert Pettinson school:]

                                                                                                                                    School has very good  technical equipment. There is many sports places:

                                                                                                                                     near school are three tennis courts, swimming pool,

                                                                                                                                    football place, volley place & ground for hockey ball. There are many

                                                                                                                                    possibilities for cultivate art: for example they have their

                                                                                                                                    own Music Studio and Studio of Visual Art.

                                                                                                                                    When the teachers were explaining the new theme students were

                                                                                                                                    activing (they had taken discus about new problems).

                                                                                                                                    Lunch was between 12⁰⁰ a.m.  $ 2⁰⁰two p.m. They eat for example pomes

                                                                                                                                    frites, hamburgers, salads and to drink they have cola or sprite.

                                                                                                                                    Clothes of students have to be discret in rule: jacket, pant or skirt $ shoes.   

                                                                                                                                    If I can compare our school with Robert Pettinson's school, I think studets

                                                                                                                                    have more possibilities to use his knowledgement from school in real life.                                                                                                                

     Clasrooms:                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Andrej Kukla