2 Complete the letter on the right with the words and phrases in the box.
première trendy overwhelming scores of clogged with spotted busker
While you watch3 Which parts of London does Jeremy visit? Put the
names of the areas (a–d) on the map in the order he visits them.
a) Chinatown b) Leicester Square c) Covent Garden d) Soho
4 Match the pictures (a–h) with the areas that Jeremy visits on the map.
Dear Eva,Hi! I’m having a fantastic time in the UK. Last week I went to London and did some sightseeing and a bit of shopping. The roads were 1) _____________ traffic and the pollution was almost 2) _____________ . Enough complaining! There are 3) _____________ great shops selling 4) ______________ clothes. I 5) _____________ one of London’s top models giving some money to a 6) _____________ playing a guitar in Covent Garden. One evening we were in Leicester Square and there was a film 7) _____________ at one of the big cinemas. We saw Jude Law arrive! I’ll show you my photos when I get back .
5 Watch the programme again and complete the extracts (a–l).
a) We’re in Leicester Square, _________ _________ _________ London’s West End.
b) If you’re lucky, you might _________ _________ _________ of the rich and famous …
c) But if you want to go shopping, Leicester Square isn’t the _________ _________ _________ . About the only shops you’ll find around here are _________ , _________ souvenir stalls.
d) … in place of the traditional fruit and vegetable stalls, you’ll find _________ selling their handmade ceramics, jewellery, knitwear – _________ _________ _________ .
e) … numerous bars, cafés and restaurants have _________ _________ over recent years. It’s a great place to relax and _________ _________ or be entertained by the street performers and _________ .
f) Covent Garden is also a _________ _________ for the young and _________ Londoners …
g) … immediately north of Leicester Square is Chinatown with _________ _________ Chinese restaurants and shops selling oriental produce, some _________ _________ _________ .
h) … the Chinese New Year. Then, the streets are _________ _________ people …
i) If you’re looking for something to eat there’s an almost _________ _________ of international cuisines …
j) If you want a traditional English pub, _________ _________ _________ _________ the Coach and Horses in Greek Street.
k) … a great _________ _________ _________ if you prefer not to visit the pub …
l) If you’re not exhausted by now, you can finish the night off clubbing. _________ _________ _________ in music, you’ll find it here.
Afteryouwatch6 Answer these questions.
a) Why did Leicester Square change?
b) What happened to Covent Garden in the 1970s?
c) When is the best time to visit Chinatown?
d) Why do people go to Bar Italia?
7 Work with a partner and discuss these questions.
a) Where would you like to visit in London? Why?
b) Are there areas like Leicester Square in your city or a city near you?
c) Do you like people watching? Why / Why not?
8 Imagine you went on Jeremy’s tour of London during January or February. Write a postcard to a friend describing your day.
