ATrip to London Webquest
You are going to spend 5 days with some friends in London- from June 25th untill 29th
In this lesson you will learn how to:
Use these dictionaries in the Internet
1. Book some accomodation in a Youth Hostel.
Book some accomodation for you and your friends in a Youth Hostel in the city centre. Find the cheapest place:
- Name
- Address
- Price
2. Change your euros into pounds sterling
You arrive by train in Waterloo Station. First you want to change your euros into pounds sterling.
How many pounds will you get for € 250? Use the International CurrencyConverter
3. Find out how to get from Waterloo station to your Youth Hostel.
The easiest way to go from Waterloo Station to your Hostel is by tube. Use the London Underground (The Tube) homepage.
- Go to the journey planner and choose your route.
- Find out how much is a three-day travelcard.
- Or do you prefer to buy a single ticket? How much is a single ticket?
4. Find out what to choose on a menu
You are quite hungry and find a nice typical Fish and Chips: Harry Ramsden's
- Choose your meal including drink and dessert.
- How much is your meal?
5. Learn about opening/closing times of attractions and get information on famous places.
On the second day of your stay you want to visit some famous landmarks in London.
Can you watch the mounting of the Horse Guards every day?
When does Madame Tussaud's Museum close?
- How much is a ticket to visit the Tower of London? Which is the nearest Tube station?
- What is a London Sightseeing Pass ? Find out its price.
- When is Buckingham Palace open to the public?
6. Find out about hop on-hop off buses.
An interesting way of seeing London's landmarks is by hop on-hop off bus .
- How long does your ticket remain valid?
- How many stops are there?
- Child price is: ...........
7. B ook a ticket for a play, musical or concert
You would like to attend a play, a musical or a concert tonight. Book your ticket.
- Name of the show: .............................
- Name of the theatre: ..........................
- Underground station for the theatre: .............................
- Price: ...............................
8. S end an e-card to your teacher.
Send me an e-card with your comments.What have you learnt?
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Do you have any questions or comments?Send your card to Mrs Otano: potano@edu.juntaextremadura.net
Adapted from http://users.fulladsl.be/spb9193/londonwq.html by Pilar Otano Cabo for ESO students in IES Maestro Domingo Cáceres. Badajoz. Spain