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London.

London is the capital of England. It is its political and business centre. More than seven million people live there. The heart of London is the City. It is the oldest part of London. There are many banks and other officers there too. You can visit some interesting places in the City. One of them is the Tower of London. The Tower of London was a fortress, a palace, and a prison. Now it is the museum. You can see many interesting things in the halls of the White Tower. Its square walls are white and tall. William the Conqueror built it in the 11- th century. There are also black ravens in the Tower of London. People look after them very well as they believe that London will be rich while ravens live there.

One of the greatest English churches, St. Paul's Cathedral, is not far from the Tower of London. The famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren built it in the 17- th century after the Great Fire. It is a beautiful building with many columns and towers. In one of its towers there is one of the largest bells in the world.

The centre of London is Trafalgar Square. It is the most beautiful place in London. In the middle of the square stands a tall column. It is a monument to Admiral Nelson. Four bronze lions look at the square from the monument. Also you can see the National Gallery, which is one of the best picture galleries of the world. Every day many tourists visit this fine building with tall columns.

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1. What is the capital of England?

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3. What are there in the City?

4. What is the City?

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6. What was the Tower of London?

7. What is it now?

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