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The Eye has done for London what the Eiffel Tower did for Paris, which is to give it a symbol and to let people climb above the city and look back down on it.

Sir Richard Rogers

What do you know about this Ferries wheel? Where is situated? How many awards did it win? I suppose, we know nothing about The Eye. In this thesis, I shall investigate the history of the London Eye.

It is timely subject, because in my student’s book, we can find only some facts about London streets and museums, but nothing about The Wheel. This is one of the points, that strongly motivate my work dedicated to the London Eye.

The aim of research is to find interesting and unique facts about this Wheel and convey this information to my classmates.

The goal is to find several magazines and newspapers with article about the London Eye and to search facts through the internet.

It is a well-known fact, that the London Eye is a 135-metre (443 ft) tall giant Ferris wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames, in London, England.

It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually. When erected in 1999, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, until surpassed first by the 160 m (520 ft) Star of Nanchang in 2006, and then the 165 m (541 ft) Singapore Flyer in 2008. It is still described by its operators as «the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel» (as the wheel is supported by an A-frame on one side only, unlike the Nanchang and Singapore wheels).

Commonly known as the London Eye, or Millennium Wheel, formerly the Merlin Entertainments London Eye and before that, the British Airways London Eye. Since 20 January 2011, it has been officially known as the EDF Energy London Eye following a three-year sponsorship deal.

The London Eye is located at the western end of Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Lambeth, between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge. The site is adjacent to that of the former Dome of Discovery, which was built for the Festival of Britain in 1951. Near is London underground station Waterloo, Jubilee Line, Northern Line and Bakerloo Line, Zone 1.

At 394 feet in diameter, you can see twenty-five miles in any direction from the Eye’s capsules. Many famous landmarks are clearly visible, including Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament. On a clear day you can see as far as 40 km (25 miles).

Technical facts

Construction of the observation wheel took more than a year and a half to complete. In the process over 1700 tonnes of steel were used for the structure and more than 3000 tonnes of concrete were used for the foundations.

The wheel was constructed in sections which were floated up the river Thames on barges and assembled lying flat on pontoons. Once the wheel was complete it was raised into its upright position by cranes, initially being lifted at a rate of about 2 degrees per hour until it reached 65 degrees.

The futuristic looking capsules, were transported all the way from France by train through the tunnel. Each egg-shaped capsule is eight meters long and weighs five hundred kilograms. The twenty-five meter (82 ft) long spindle was built in the Czech Republic. The rim has a diameter of 122m (400ft), about two hundred times the size of a bicycle wheel. Eighty spokes connect the rim with the spindle.

About capsules

There are thirty-two capsules on the London Eye, which is one for each London borough. For superstitious reasons, they’re actually numbered 1-33 (since they skip number 13). Each capsule weights as much as 1,052,631 pound coins.

The wheel’s air-conditioned ovoidal passenger capsules, designed and supplied by Leitner-Poma, are attached to the external circumference of the wheel and rotated by electric motors. Each capsule represents one of the London Boroughs. Each weighs 10 tonnes and each capsule holds approximately 25 people, who are free to walk around inside the capsule, though seating is also provided. It rotates at 26 cm (10 in) per second (about 0.9 km/h (0.5mph) so that one revolution takes about 30 minutes.

It does not usually stop to take on passengers; the rotation rate is slow enough to allow passengers to walk on and off the moving capsules at ground level. It is, however, stopped to allow disabled or elderly passengers time to embark and disembark safely.

A photograph of passengers in the capsule is taken automatically as they approach the end of the flight.

As a very special treat for couples, the London Eye is kept open on the night of Valentine’s Day so that couples can take advantage of its romantic views.

You can host a group of your friends or colleagues on the London Eye in your own private capsule overlooking the entirety of London.

Another thing that most people don’t know is 4-D film, which is an add-on when you buy London Eye tickets. This film shows 3-D movies with some real effects and you feel an actual part of them.

History

The structure of The London Eye was designed by the architectural team of David Marks and Julia Barfield, husband and wife. They submitted their idea for a large observation wheel as part of a competition to design a landmark for the new millennium.

None of the entrants won the competition, but the couple pressed on and eventually got the backing of British Airways, who sponsored the project.

The London Eye was formally opened by the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on 31 December 1999, although it was not opened to the public until 9 March 2000 because of technical problems. Since its opening, the Eye has become a major landmark and tourist attraction. This wheel officially became known as the EDF Energy London Eye as a result of the three-year sponsorship in January 2011.

Since 1 January 2005, the Eye has been the focal point of London’s New Year celebrations, with 10-minute displays taking place involving fireworks fired from the wheel itself.

In 2006 the Tussauds Group bought out the other two joint owners, British Airways and the Marks Barfield family (the lead architects). Following Merlin Entertainments’ purchase of the Tussauds Group in 2007, it now owns 100% of the Eye. British Airways continued its brand association, but from the beginning of 2008 the name ‘British Airways’ was dropped from the logo.

For twelve years, from 2000-2012, the London Eye won thirty awards in such categories as best ride, best attraction, design, experience, and so on.

On 12 August 2009 the London Eye saw another re-brand, this time calling it «The Merlin Entertainments London Eye» to show Merlin Entertainments’ ownership. A new logo was designed for the attraction – this time taking the actual form of an eye made out of London’s famous landmarks. This also came at the time when the new Merlin Entertainments London Eye 4D Experience pre-flight show was launched underneath the ticket centre in County Hall.

Local Icon

Since 1 January 2005, the Eye has been the focal point of London’s New Year celebrations, with 10-minute fireworks displays taking place involving fireworks fired from the wheel itself.

T he Eye has certainly made itself culturally identifiable with London. It is a focal point for the city’s New Year’s fireworks display. It was lit up red, white, and blue for the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton. In 2005, it was lit pink to celebrate the first civil partnership performed on the attraction. It also features prominently in many TV programmes and films, including having a major role in the first episode of Doctor Who’s modern era.

By July 2002, roughly 8.5 million people had ridden the Eye.

During the bidding process of the 2012 Olympic Games, the London bid organisers announced the Olympic emblem would be attached to the Eye for the duration of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

On 5 June 2008 it was announced that 30 million had ridden the London Eye since its opening in March 2000.

Every year, around three and a half million people, including tourists and London residents, go on the London Eye. It means the London Eye receives more visitors than the Great Pyramids of Giza or the Taj Mahal in India.

General information

Opening hours

London eye is open in Winters (October to May) from 10 AM to 8 PM every day, including weekends. While in Summers (June to September), it is open for visitors from 10 AM to 9 PM every day.

Tickets

London Eye offers a range of tickets including fast track, flexi fast track, standard ticket, flexi standard ticket and day and night experience. The prices of these tickets vary. So it is suggested to visit London Eye’s website, or you can call their helpline for further ticket information.

Conclusion

This Ferris wheel is a famous attraction around the world. In fact, many people will ask tourists whether or not they went on the Eye. The Eye gives tourists views of London that they would not get elsewhere.

In my research I found a lot of information about this landmark. First of all I reported to my classmates about the Eye. My report has gained interest among pupils. I think, the aim of my research had been achieved.

Drawing visitors from all over the world, the wheel has transformed London’s landscape and stands today as a national symbol. People write an enthusiastic reviews about the Eye.

In conclusion, I can say that although I have never been in London, but I hope to visit the London Eye.

Bibliography

https://www.londoneye.com

https://londontopia.net/travel/

http://www.projectbritain.com/london/

http://www.aviewoncities.com/london/londoneye.htm

https://www.visitlondon.com/

https://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/london-eye

http://greatlondon.ru/the-london-eye/

http://www.ilovejourneys.com/top-10-facts-about-the-london-eye/

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/

https://www.culturecalling.com/

https://www.londonplanner.com/attraction/coca-cola-london-eye

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1. London Eye

The London Eye is a giant observation wheel situated on the bank
of the river Thames. It is 135 meters high. As the wheel turn it stops to allow
tourists to see fantastic views over the city. It takes half an hour for the
London Eye to complete one rotation.

Since opening in March 2000 the London Eye has become a symbol of
modern Britain. The London Eye is visited by over 3,5 million people a year.

The wheel carries 32 sealed and
air-conditioned egg-shaped passenger capsules. Each 10 tones capsule holds 25
people, who are free to walk around inside the capsule, though seating is
provided

Questions:

Where
is the London Eye situated?
Since
what time has the London Eye become a symbol of modern Britain?
How
many tourists visit the London Eye a year?
How
many passengers does the wheel carry?

True or false:

1.The London Eye is situated
on the bank of the river Volga

2. It is 135 meters high.

3. It takes two hours for the London Eye to complete one rotation.

4. The London Eye is opened in March 2000.

5. Each capsule holds 25 people,

2.
Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge
is the most famous bridge over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of
London, which gives it its name. Sir John Wolfe Barry designed it.

The bridge
consists of two towers which are tied together. The bridge was officially
opened on 30 June 1894 by the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII), and
his wife.

The bridge is
244 meters (800 feet) in length with two towers each 65 meters (213 feet) high.

Thousands of
tourists visit Tower Bridge every year.

Questions:

1. What is the most famous bridge in London?

2. Why does it give its name?

3. When was Tower Bridge officially opened?

4. Who was Tower Bridge officially opened by?

5. Who designed Tower Bridge?

True or
false:

1.Tower
Bridge is bridge over the River Irtysh.

2. The Tower
of London gives it its name to bridge.

3. Sir
Cristopher Wren designed it.

4.The bridge
was officially opened on 30 June 1894.

5. The
bridge is 250 meters in length.

3. Tower of London. The White Tower.

The Tower of
London is one of the most imposing and popular of London’s historical sites.
Now it is a museum. It comprises 20 towers. The oldest is the White Tower,
dates back to the 11^th century and the time of William the
Conqueror. Nowadays a lot of tourists visit the Tower of London, because of the
Tower’s evil reputation as a prison. The Tower has got Beefeaters, ravens, the
Crown Jewels. The royal Crown has got three hundred jewels on it and the
celebrated Indian diamond.

Many stories
associated with British history come from the Tower in 1483 King Edward IV’s
two sons were murdered in the so-called Bloody Tower. Over two centuries later
the skeletons of two little boys were found buried beneath steps in the White
Tower.

The ravens,
huge black birds, are an official part of the Tower. Legend states that it the
ravens were to leave the Tower the Crown will fall and Britain with it. Under
the special care of the Raven Master, the ravens eat raw meat every day. And
there is no danger of them flying away, because their wings are clipped.

Questions:

1.What is
the most imposing and popular historical sites in London?

2.How many
towers does the Tower of London comprise?

3.When was
the Tower of London founded?

4.What is
the Tower of London famous for?

True or
false:

1.The Tower
of London is a museum now.

2. It
comprises 10 towers.

3. The oldest is the White Tower.

4.
The Tower has got Beefeaters, ravens, the Crown Jewels.

5.
The ravens, huge black birds, are an official part of the Tower

4. Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is one of the
major tourist attractions in London. It is the official residency of the British
monarchy. At the moment British monarchy is led by Queen Elizabeth II. Each
time the royal family is in the palace, a flag flies on the roof.

The palace was built in 1705 by the
Duke of Buckingham. In 1761 King George III bought this palace for his wife. It
became a private house of Queen Charlotte and was known as “The Queen’s House”.
During the 19th century the house was enlarged and became the official royal
residence. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to reside in the palace. She
moved there in 1837 leaving Kensington Palace, where she grew up.

Buckingham Palace has nearly 600
rooms, including a throne room, a ballroom, a dining-room, picture gallery and
even a swimming-pool. Some of its rooms can be visited in summertime, only when
the Queen is not at home. One of the most interesting parts of the palace is
the Queen’s Gallery, where works of art of the royal collection can be seen.

Royal garden and stables are also
curious sights. Every year more than 50 000 invited guests are entertained at
garden parties, receptions and banquets.

Many tourists come here to see the
Queen Victoria Memorial which is set right in front of the Buckingham Palace.
Every day at 11 am Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place. It is the time
when colorfully dressed New Guard parades along the building and replace the
existing Old Guard. The ceremony is accompanied by music and attracts a lot of
viewers.

Questions:

1. What is the Buckingham Palace?

2.When does a flag flies on the
roof?

3.When was the palace built?

4. How many rooms has Buckingham
Palace?

5. What do many tourists come
here to see?

True or
false:

1.
Buckingham Palace is the official residency of the British monarchy.

2. Each
time the royal family isn’t in the palace, a flag flies on the roof.

3. The palace was built in 1710 by the Duke of
Buckingham

4. Buckingham
Palace has nearly 600 rooms

5. Every day at 10
am Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place.

5. Big Ben

The famous clock Big Ben stands
near the Houses of Parliament. Big Ben is a big bell. The clock has four faces
and five big bells. The biggest bell is known as Big Ben. The bell is named
after Sir Benjamin Hall; the first commissioner of works when the Houses of
Parliament were rebuilt in 1850. He was a tall man, whose nickname was Big Ben.
So people know the clock as Big Ben. You hear it every hour. The bell weighs
13720 kilograms. It has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio: “This is
the BBC. The time is six o’clock.” And then you hear the deep boom of Big Ben
of six times.

Big Ben looks most attractively at
night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even know when parliament is in
session, because a light shines above the clock face.

Questions:

1. Where does Big Ben stand?

2. Who was the bell named after?

3. Do we hear it every hour ?

4. How many does the bell weigh?

5. Where can we a deep tone hear?

True or
false:

1.Big Ben is a small bell.

2.The clock has four faces
and five big bells.

3. The bell is named after
Sir Benjamin Hall.

4. Big Ben was a small man.

5. The bell weighs 13000
kilograms.

6. Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is the
geographical center of London. It was so named to commemorate Admiral Nelson’s
victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. In the middle of the square there is a very
famous monument Nelson’s Column with the statue of Lord Horatio Nelson on the
top. The Column is over 170 feet high. Its pedestal is decorated with
bas-reliefs of famous naval battles. At the base of Nelson’s Column are four
great lions.

Trafalgar Square has become famous
as a point for all kinds of demonstrations, marches and political meetings.

Each year in December, the people
of Norway send a gift of an enormous Christmas tree to Britain which is erected
in Trafalgar Square. This is thanks for Britain’s part in liberation during the
Second World War.

Questions:

1.Why was
Trafalgar Square so named?

2.Where is
Column of Nelson situated?

3.Name the
high of it.

4.What are
there at the base of Nelson’s Column?

5.What can
you tell about Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square?

True or
False:

1.Trafalgar
Square is the geographical center of Madrid.

2. It was so
named because of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

3. On the
top of column there is the statue of Lord Horatio Nelson.

4. The
Column is over 160 feet high.

5. At the
base of Nelson’s Column are five great lions.

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Практическая работа № 5

Пакет заданий на формирование разных видов результатов освоения образовательной программы согласно ПРП (предметных, метапредметных и личностных)

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: История моего имени
Класс: 7

Предметные результаты:

Выбрать наиболее подходящий заголовок к тексту.
a)The name of the computer b)The names children dislike c)Unusual names

Some people choose names because they are fashionable. Other parents do the opposite and call their children strange names, or they even invent names. People who choose strange names for their children want to show how special they are. However, the children are not always happy with their parents’ choice. David Bowie’s son found the name Zowie so embarrassing that he changed it to Joe.

Характеристика учебного задания

Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи

Система оценивания (критерии)

Социокультурная

Умение находить ключевые фразы

Средний уровень

Перед ребятами стоит задача найти правильный заголовок — поисковый тип

(ВО — выбор ответа )

Заголовок выбран верно – 3 балла

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Режим дня
Класс: 5

Заменить подчеркивания в тексте соответствующим временем

8:00 07:45 06:40 07:20 07:05 06:30

Robert gets up at _______every morning. At ________ he dresses and does morning exercises. At _______ the boy washes his hands and face, cleans his teeth and makes his bed. Mike usually has breakfast ________. Lessons start at ________ a.m., so he leaves for school at _______

Характеристики

Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи (стандартная, обучающая, поисковая, проблемная, креативная)

Система оценивания (критерии)

Теоретическое мышление

Умение построить распорядок дня

Низкий

Стандартный тип работы
(ВО — выбор ответа)

5 баллов– 6 или 5 правильных ответов
4 балла — 4 правильных ответа

3 балла- 3 правильных ответа

2 балла– выполнено 2 или задание не выполнено совсем

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Грамматика(части речи)
Класс: 7

3. Заполните таблицу используя текст, найдите как можно больше слов

NOUNS	VERBS	PREPOSITIONS
Robert,…	Gets,…	Up,…

Характеристики
Компетентностная область	Объект оценки	Уровень сложности задания	Тип учебно-познавательной задачи	Система оценивания
Работа с таблицами	Знание частей речи и умение их отличать	Повышенный	Поисковая (РО – развернутый ответ)	3 балла, за максимальное кол-во слов (по 5 в каждом столбце)

Метапредметные результаты:

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Хобби
Класс: 8

4. Установить логическую последовательность основных фактов
Val’s hobbies
I‘m Jack Wilson, a pupil from London. My friend Val is a university student now. He is older than me but we are true friends. Val often helps me with my problems and teaches me to do a lot of useful things.
Val has got a lot of hobbies. He likes collecting different things. When he was at school, he collected stamps, coins and badges. He kept them in big albums and was very proud of them. Once he brought them to school and we could see them all. His collections became famous in our school.
But Val stopped collecting stamps and badges last year. He took up photography. He says pictures are easy to take and it’s fun to take them. Some of his photos are very good, some are unsuccessful. Val is learning and I know soon he’ll be one of the best photographers in his university.

1) Last year Val stopped collecting and began taking pictures.
2) Val often helps Jack.
3) Jack and Val are friends.
4) He is really fond of photography.
5) He showed his collections to his classmates when he was a pupil.
6) Val likes collecting.

Характеристики

Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи

Система оценивания (критерии)

Рефлексивная

Умение обобщить свои знания

Повышенный

Умение работать с информацией, анализировать текстовую, информацию в соответствии с учебной задачей.

(РО – развернутый ответ)

5 баллов – последовательность выполнена, верно

4 балла – 1 ошибка в последовательности
3 балла – 2,3 ошибки в последовательности
2 балла – 3,4 ошибки в последовательности

5. Опиши свое любимое животное

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Питомцы
Класс: 7

Характеристики

Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи

Система оценивания (критерии)

Учебнопознавательная

Предметное умение составлять односложные предложения

Высокий

Креативная РО

5 баллов – составлено 5 и более правильно построенных предложений

4 балла – составлено 4 предложения с грамматическими ошибками
3 балла – 3 правильно составленных предложения

6. Сравнение и анализ

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Сравнительный анализ (Питомцы)
Класс: 6

Характеристики

Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи

Система оценивания (критерии)

Учебнопознавательная

Умение сравнивать наглядный материал и дать правильный анализ

Средний

Поисковая РО

5 баллов – составлено 5 и более правильно построенных предложений

4 балла – составлено 4 предложения с грамматическими ошибками
3 балла – 3 правильно составленных предложения

Личностные результаты:

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Продукты
Класс: 7

7. Соединить слова с их описанием — групповая работа

1. It is a fruit. It is red or yellow, sometimes green. It is very tasty. Children like to eat it very much. (apple)

2. It is a vegetable. It is orange. It is sweet. It is good for vegetable soup or salad. It is good to eat. (carrot)

3. It is white or brown. It is good to eat with meat soup or vegetable soup. It is good to eat with butter or jam. It may be toast. (bread).

4. It is a very tasty thing. Everybody usually buys it for a birthday party (cake).

5. It is white. It is oval. It is good to eat for breakfast. It comes from a hen. (egg).

6. It is a drink. It is white. Children like to drink it. It comes from a cow (milk).

Характеристики

Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи (стандартная, обучающая, поисковая, проблемная, креативная)

Система оценивания (критерии)

Ценностно смысловая

Умение обобщить свои знания

Средний

Обучающая — РО

5 баллов – составлено 5 и более правильно построенных предложений

4 балла – составлено 4 предложения с грамматическими ошибками
3 балла – 3 правильно составленных предложения

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Продукты питания
Класс: 7

8. Собери текст

Meats and proteins are foods like chicken, fish, duck, eggs, nuts, beans and tofu. . But too much of this food can make you fat and can be bad for your teeth. You should not eat more than two sweet or fatty things a day. Fruit and vegetables give us lots of vitamins and minerals and help us grow and stay healthy. Cereals and grains are things like bread, rice, potatoes and noodles. These foods give us important minerals and help us to build and repair our bodies. We need to eat a little of this food every day (about 10% of our food).
We should eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. A portion is one piece of fruit, a serving (блюдо) of vegetables or a glass of juice. Fats and sugars are things like oils, biscuits, sweets, chocolate and ice cream. These foods give us energy and are important for our nervous system. These foods give us the energy we need. Half of what we eat every day should come from this group. ) Dairy foods are things like milk, yoghurt and cheese. ) Food gives us energy, makes us grow and helps to stay healthy. We need to eat something from all the food groups every day. Fruit and vegetables, cereals and grains, fats and sugar, meat and protein and dairy. These foods give us calcium (кальций) which helps to make our teeth and bones strong. You should eat some of these foods every day.

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Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи (стандартная, обучающая, поисковая, проблемная, креативная)

Система оценивания (критерии)

Учебно-познавательная

Умение обобщать свои знания, находить смысловую цепочку опираясь на текст

Средний

Поисковая РО

5 баллов – последовательность выполнена, верно

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Продукты
Класс: 7

9. Исправь ошибки

1. Fruit and vegetables give us lots of fats. (lots of vitamins and minerals)

2. You should not eat more than five sweet or fatty things a day.( two)

3. Meats and proteins give us important minerals and help us to build and repair our brain (bodies).

4. Dairy foods give us iron which helps to make our teeth and bones strong.(calcium).

Характеристики

Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи (стандартная, обучающая, поисковая, проблемная, креативная)

Система оценивания (критерии)

Учебно-познавательная

Умение находить ошибки

Средний

Обучающая КО

5 баллов – последовательность выполнена, верно

Предмет: Английский язык
Тема: Страноведение
Класс: 9

10. Прочитать текст и выполнить задания после

London Eye

The London Eye is a giant observation wheel situated on the bank of the river Thames. It is 135 meters high. As the wheel turn it stops to allow tourists to see fantastic views over the city. It takes half an hour for the London Eye to complete one rotation.

Since opening in March 2000 the London Eye has become a symbol of modern Britain. The London Eye is visited by over 3,5 million people a year.

The wheel carries 32 sealed and air-conditioned egg-shaped passenger capsules. Each 10 tones capsule holds 25 people, who are free to walk around inside the capsule, though seating is provided

True or false:

1.The London Eye is situated on the bank of the river Volga

2. It is 135 meters high.

3. It takes two hours for the London Eye to complete one rotation.

4. The London Eye is opened in March 2000.

5. Each capsule holds 25 people,

Характеристики

Компетентностная область

Объект оценки (знание, умение)

Уровень сложности задания (низкий, средний, высокий)

Тип учебно-познавательной задачи

Система оценивания (критерии)

Учебно-познавательная

Умение определять по тексту правильно ли утверждение предложенное ниже

Средний

Поисковая, обучающая КО

5 баллов– 6 или 5 правильных ответов
4 балла — 4 правильных ответа

3 балла- 3 правильных ответа

2 балла– выполнено 2 или задание не выполнено совсем

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breathtaking views from up above in the capsule

My trip to London could not be complete without a trip to the London Eye. Since opening in March 2000, the EDF Energy London Eye has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain. The London Eye is the UK’s most popular paid for visitor attraction, visited by over 3.5 million people a year.

my mate and i enjoying a cold but bright and clear London day in the Eye’s capsule

What struck me was the breathtaking feat of design and engineering, that allowed me to see up to 40 kilometres in all directions. The London Eye was the vision of David Marks and Julia Barfield, a husband and wife architect team. The wheel design was used as a metaphor for the end of the 20th century, and time turning into the new millennium.

my wife and I soak the magic of the London Eye

Apparently, back in 2000, the London Eye was known as the Millennium Wheel. At that time, British Airways was the main sponsor, and up until November 2005 they were joint shareholders with Marks Barfield Architects and The Tussauds Group. British Airways also privately funded the London Eye project from the early stages of conception. Today, the London Eye is operated by the London Eye Company Limited, a Merlin Entertainments Group Company.

intense discussion around the science behind the London Eye. He was incredibly patient with me

Constructing the EDF Energy London Eye was a massive challenge. It’s the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in the world, rising high above the London skyline at 135 metres.

a truly remarkable feat of engineering

It was a piece of daring innovation and revolutionary design which combined the best of British design, architecture and engineering with an exceptional team of experts.

soaking in the view with my good mate

The London Eye passenger capsules incorporated an entirely new design form for an observation wheel. Instead of being suspended under the wheel they turn within circular mounting rings fixed to the outside of the main rim. The result is a stunning 360 degree panoramic view from the top of the wheel. The London eye has 32 capsules, representing the 32 boroughs of London. Capsules have 360 degree views, a heating and cooling system and bench seating.

inside the capsule all set for lift off

I was simply amazed by the incredible six backstay cables holding the wheel in place. Upon looking up, I noticed the wheel cables stretching across the rim and the wheel. The wheel cables include 16 rim rotation cables, and 64 spoke cables, which are similar to bicycle spokes, holding the rim tight to the central spindle.

the view of parliament with Big Ben

The main foundation for the London Eye is situated underneath the A-frame legs; it required 2,200 tonnes of concrete and 44 concrete piles – each of which is 33 metres deep. The second foundation, the tension foundation holding the backstay cables behind the wheel, used 1,200 tonnes of concrete.

close up of the cog wheel as it turns the capsules round

At the centre of the London Eye is the vast hub and spindle. The main elements were manufactured in cast steel. The spindle itself was too large to cast as a single piece so instead was produced in eight smaller sections. Two further castings, in the form of great rings form the main structural element of the hub. The hub is a rolled steel tube forming the spacer that holds them apart. All the casting was carried out by Skoda Steel.

Soaking in the amazing sights of London from above

The height of the London Eye is 135m (equivalent to 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other. Here is a picture of a red telephone box i came across just westminster/parliament) making it the fourth tallest structure in London after the BT Tower, Tower 42 and One Canada Square in Canary Wharf.

red telephone box just outside parliament at Westminster

It took seven years and the skills of hundreds of people from five countries to make the London Eye a reality. We were blessed with a semi-clear day however, on a really clear day, you can see around 40KM (25 miles) from the top as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day.

clear view of the Thames river below from the capsule view

The London Eye can carry 800 passengers per revolution – equivalent to 11 London red doubled-decker buses. Each of the 32 capsules weighs 10 tonnes.

The Thames and the horizon. Amazing breathtaking view

To put that figure into perspective, it’s the same weight as 1,052,631 pound coins! Each rotation takes about 30 minutes, meaning a capsule travels at a stately 26cm per second, or 0.9km (0.6 miles) per hour – twice as fast as a tortoise sprinting; allowing passengers to step on and off without the wheel having to stop

The London Eye capsule up close

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Presentation on theme: «The London Eye. The London Eye was opened in March 2000. Since that time it has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain.»— Presentation transcript:

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The London Eye

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The London Eye was opened in March 2000. Since that time it has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain.

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The construction of the London Eye was projected by David Marks and his wife Julia Barfield. They used the wheel design as a metaphor for the end of the 20th century, and time turning into the new millennium.

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It took seven years and the skills of hundreds of people from five countries to make the London Eye a reality

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The London Eye welcomes 3.5 million customers every year.

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The London Eye stands 135 m high. It’s equivalent is 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other)

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It is the third world’s highest observation wheel

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It offers spectacular views of the capital’s most famous sights.

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You can see around 40km from the top as far as Windsor Castle on a clear day.

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Your flight will take approximately 30 minutes. It means that a capsule travels at 26cm per second, or twice as fast as a tortoise sprinting.

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This speed allows passengers to step on and off without the wheel having to stop.

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The London Eye can carry 800 passengers per revolution — equivalent to 11 London red doubled-decker buses

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Each of the 32 capsules weighs 10 tonnes. To put that figure into perspective, it’s the same weight as 1,052,631 pound coins!

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The London Eye has won over 75 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement since opening in March 2000.

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The London Eye
The London Eye was opened in March 2000. Since that time it has
become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain.
The construction of the London Eye was projected by David Marks
and his wife Julia Barfield. They used the wheeldesign as a
metaphor for the end of the 20th century, and time turning into the
new millennium.
It took seven years and the skills of hundreds of people from
five countries to make the London Eye a reality
The London Eye welcomes 3.5 million customers every year.
The London Eye stands 135 m high. Its equivalent is 64 red
telephone boxes piled on top of each other)
It is the third worlds highest observation wheel
It offers spectacular views of the capitals most famous
sights.
You can see around 40km from the top as far as Windsor Castle on
a clear day.
Your flight will take approximately 30 minutes. It means that a
capsule travels at 26cm per second, or twice as fast as a tortoise
sprinting.
This speed allows passengers to step on and off without the
wheel having to stop.
The London Eye can carry 800 passengers per revolution —
equivalent to 11 London red doubled-decker buses
Each of the 32 capsules weighs 10 tonnes. To put that figure
into perspective, it’s the same weight as 1,052,631 pound
coins!
The London Eye has won over 75 awards for national and
international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and
engineering achievement since opening in March 2000.

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