London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom.

It is located on the River

Thames and it is the city with the largest population in the United Kingdom, with over 13
million inhabitants.

Londons history goes back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium about
two millennia ago. Londons ancient core includes 2.9 km2 of mediaeval territory. In this
area, known as the City of London, live around 7,375 people, which is why London may
also be referred to as the smallest city in England. Since the 19th century, the name London
is also applied to the metropolis developed around the ancient core. This conurbation is
known as the Greater London administrative area.

London is both a leading global city and financial centre. It is well known for its trends on
arts, education, entertainment, fashion and tourism. It is considered to be a world cultural
capital and a one of the most important tourist destinations. It is one of the worlds most
visited cities and it is home of 43 universities.

There are four World Heritage Sites in London: the Tower of London; Kew Gardens; the
site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margarets Church;
and the historic settlement of Greenwich. London also constrains numerous museums,
galleries, libraries and other cultural institutions. One of its most iconic services, the
London Underground, is the oldest underground railway network in the world.

London was the worlds most populous city from around 1831 to 1925. No less than 300
languages are spoken within Greater London, as a result of the wide range of peoples and
cultures that coexist in this area.

Choose the right answer to the questions on this text.

1. How old is London?

About two thousand years old.

About two hundred years old.
About two million years old.

2. What is the City of London?

It is Londons modern area.

It is Londons oldest area.
 It is Londons port.

3. What is the Greater London?

It is an old name given to London by the Romans.

It is the name of the total area including the City of London and its surrounding
territory.
It is the name given to the mediaeval city.

4. Which of the following descriptions best fits London?

It is a quiet city with few visitors per year.

It is a big city but it has little options as regards higher education.
It is a large city with great importance in the cultural tendencies around the world.

5. What is the Tower of London?

It is a protected site in London.

It is Londons ancient core.
It is one of Londons many universities.

6. What is the London Underground?

It is a very new and modern transportation system.

It is an iconic cultural institution.
It is an antique mean of transportation.

7. How would you describe Londons population?

It is large and heterogeneous.

It is small but varied.
It is large and homogeneous.
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