Tour guide: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this fantastic tour of London by bus. My name’s Greg and I’m your guide this afternoon on our tour of London. As you can see, we’re on an open-top bus, so you can see all the attractions from your seat and you don’t need to walk anywhere. And please don’t worry about the rain, I’m sure it’ll stop soon. A-a-and please ask any questions at any time.
Tourist 1: I have a question.
Tour guide: Yes?
Tourist 1: Do you have extra umbrellas? I mean, if it rains a lot.
Tour guide: Err, no, we don’t have any extra umbrellas, but don’t worry, I’m sure the rain will stop soon. Right, OK, so where are we going on our wonderful tour? Well, the tour takes two hours and we are going to visit all the famous sites. First we’ll see Madame Tussauds, the museum with wax models of famous people and celebrities, then we’ll drive along the most famous shopping street in the world, Oxford Street. After that we’ll see the famous clock Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament. As we drive along the river you’ll see the popular attraction, the London Eye, from which you can see the whole city on a sunny day. Then we’ll see Tower Bridge and the famous Tower of London before arriving at Buckingham Palace, just in time for a cup of tea with the Queen.
Tourist 2: Is that included in the tour? A cup of tea with the Queen?
Tour guide: Err, well, no, not exactly, but there’s a lovely café near the palace where you can get a cup of tea. (Sound of a storm right overhead, loud thunder and very heavy downpour)
Tourist 1: I have another question.
Tour guide: Yes?
Tourist 1: Can we have our money back? We’re getting off the bus.
Tour guide: Err, well, you see ... Quick! Run! Everyone off the bus! ...
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I haven't been to any of these yet, but I know that these are the best in the UK and in the world to visit. I wish I would have a trip to those places.
At the moment, I'd like to take a tour in Kyoto, Japan’s most beautiful city and world-famous for its refined culture, dining, and charm of rural Japan. Here has sublime Zen gardens, mysterious Buddhist temples, colorful Shinto shrines, graceful geisha.
During spring, we'll experience the city with a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms. And fall comes with warm hues of red, orange, and yellow from the maple trees that match perfectly with the warm-colored temples. The fact is, Kyoto is the most rewarding city in Japan and a place all travelers should visit at least once in their lives.
I have never to London.I would like to visit Sydney.Because it is a very beautiful city. I like to visit Sydney opera, Sea life Sydney aquarium and capital theater.
I've never been to UK, so I haven't been any of the attractions in UK too. But I know a lot about those places, for I'm interested in another countries.
I have never been to these places, the place I would like to visit is Japan since it is a country that I have wanted to visit to know where my culture was born and to be able to meet the creators of my culture and my favorite anime.
I love London
It was a very pleasant subject, since London has always caught my attention, for various reasons, one in particular, my favorite boy band. Thanks to this audio, it allowed me to travel through my imagination to tourist places in this beautiful city. I learned interesting things and managed to expand my vocabulary. It is in my plans to visit London someday.
Unfortunately not , But I want going to London to see a place which Arther Conan Doyle select to appear his imaginary character sherlock Holmes greatest detective upon the earth
I really want to visit Japan, even if I can just explore it once in my life. There are so many interesting things in Japan, such as kimonos, sushi, mochi, ramen, anime... Or I can visit the amazing Tokyo Skytree, the historical Tokyo Imperial Palace or the Ramen Museum. But the enormous problem here is that I can't speak and write anything in Japanese!
I have never been to these places but my dream is visiting China. Because it's a big country, with a lot of handsome boys and pretty girls. I have learned a bit Chinese, so I think the community isn't too hard. Besides, China has lots of places to visit and of course, there are yummy foods and drinks, too. Especially, milk tea : >
I would like to visit Paris, France because I think it is a lovely and wonderful city.
I would've love to fly to England to see the monuments and i heard there are some good fish and chips there :)
I've never been to London, someday I want to go there.
Almost all of 'em!
Hello everyone.
Great page!!
I have a question, I have read on the transcript "in the tour" and "on the tour" Are both prepositions ok?
Thank you!!
Hi AGoodEnglishLearner! They are both correct, and in most situations you can use either one. But there is a slight difference in meaning.
Jonathan (LearnEnglish Teens Team)
It is a funny and informative listening activity for me. I have never been in London before but i wish i will visit one day. Thanks to this part i learnt famous places in London.
Thanks your contributions.
I've never travelled to the UK. One day I will visit London first
I have never been in London. I'd like to visit Los Angeles, Paris and London, because I think it's very beautiful cities.
i have never been in London but in future when i can, I will visit these places firstly, so that is amazing city! I will take a tour by bus, visit the famous places , specially are Big Ben and Tower Bridge. but looks like, Big Ben is preparing??? How long is it finish?
Hi meomeomeo. You're right, Big Ben is under repair at the moment. I heard it's going to take about four years before it sounds again. So, look out for any news about how the repairs are going. :)
Jonathan (LearnEnglish Teens Team)
Yes. I have been to London. The Big Ben and Westminster Eye were the real highlights according to me. I have also been to Oxford, though not for study, and I have seen Buckingham Palace too. Now Big Ben will be renovated. I would like to go to the United Kingdom again as I have not seen the countryside. I would like to go to Northern Ireland too. I have been told it is a beautiful place.
no, i haven't, but i wish i went to london and take a tour, that city is amazing
Yes I have. I haven't been to the London Eye, or to Madam Tussaud's museum but I 've been to the other places, like Tower Bridge and Big Ben. I'd like to visit New York City because I'd like to go up the Statue of Liberty.
No, I haven't.
I would like to visit Paris because it's super beautiful ♥
No im not. The place I would like to visit Moscow, in Russia. Because . I also want to see the kremlin palace and pushkin museum
no not yet but i want to vidit great britain
No, I haven't, unfortunately. I would like to visit Madrid city and Buenos Aires city too. I would like to visit Madrid because I have been listening a lot of the big fountains and streets there. In my view, I read that Buenos Aires city has a lot of restaurants and tours to enjoy in family.
a lot of thanks Tina
What's difference between ?
1- famous and celebrities
2- wax and candles
Hi anwar2000,
The difference between famous people and celebrities - when you speak of celebrities you think about people that are on the television or maybe film stars. Whereas famous people can be television or film stars but can also be known for other things such as being a president, a painter or an inventor etc.
For your second question, wax is the substance that makes a candle.
I hope this helps ... best wishes, Tina (LearnEnglish Teens Team)
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