Read about famous London landmarks, practise prepositions of place, and write about a place you'd like to visit.
Read the text carefully, then answer the three questions below.
London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. It is one of the most visited cities in the world, and it is famous for its many historic buildings and landmarks. Millions of tourists come every year to see them.
One of the most famous landmarks is Big Ben, the large clock tower at the northern end of the Palace of Westminster. The name "Big Ben" actually refers to the bell inside the tower, not the tower itself. Big Ben has been telling Londoners the time since 1859.
Not far from Big Ben is Westminster Bridge, which crosses the River Thames. From the bridge you can get a beautiful view of both the Houses of Parliament and the South Bank of the river.
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. It is located at the end of The Mall, a long straight road in the heart of the city. Tourists often come to watch the Changing of the Guard, a colourful military ceremony that takes place in front of the palace.
In the east of the city stands the Tower of London, a historic castle on the north bank of the Thames. It was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and has been used as a royal palace, a prison, and even a zoo. Today, the Crown Jewels are kept there.
Use the map description and the text to answer these questions about the locations of London landmarks.
Use these prepositions to describe where things are: next to · opposite · in front of · behind · between · on the corner of · near · at the end of
Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence about London.
1 Big Ben is located the northern end of the Palace of Westminster.
2 Westminster Bridge crosses the River Thames.
3 Buckingham Palace is The Mall.
4 The Tower of London stands the north bank of the Thames.
5 The Changing of the Guard takes place Buckingham Palace.
6 From Westminster Bridge, you have a beautiful view the Houses of Parliament.
Write a short paragraph (60–100 words) about one London landmark. Use prepositions of place to describe its location.
Choose one landmark: Big Ben · Westminster Bridge · Buckingham Palace · The Tower of London
Try to include: where it is / what it looks like / why it is famous / whether you would like to visit it and why.
Example: "Big Ben is located at the northern end of the Palace of Westminster, next to the River Thames. It is a tall clock tower that has been standing since 1859..."
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