unit16 the london eye

The London Eye
伦敦眼（The London Eye），或又称为千禧之轮（Millennium Wheel）是世界上首座、也曾经是世界最大的观景摩天轮，仅次于南昌之星与新加坡观景轮。

它竖立于伦敦泰晤士河南畔的兰贝斯区，面向坐拥国会大楼与大本钟的西敏市。

伦敦塔桥
伦敦塔桥，是一座上开悬索桥，横跨泰晤士河，是从泰晤士河口算起的第一座桥（泰晤士
河上共建桥15 座），也是伦敦的象征，素有“伦敦正门”之称。

该桥始建于1886 年，1894 年
对公众开放，将伦敦南北区连接成整体。

桥面分上下两层，上层支撑着两岸的塔，下层可让行人、
车辆穿过，如果巨轮鸣笛而来，下层桥面能够自动往两边翘起，此时行人可改道从上层通过，
场面蔚为壮观。

大本钟
耸立在泰晤士河畔的大本钟，高九十多米，重约13.5 吨，钟面直径约7 米，分针走动时
能把一个人吊起，由总工程师本杰明•霍尔爵士监制，从1859 年以来，它以稳重深沉的钟声
每小时为人们报时已达一百五十多年，被视为伦敦的象征、英国的标志，至今BBC 仍每天播出
其钟声报时。

议会大厦
这是一座瑰丽肃穆的哥特式建筑，气势磅礴，设计精巧，堪称英国最具代表的建筑。

它是
英国最高立法机构——上议院和下议院的所在地，是数百年来英国许多重大历史事件上演的舞台。

聆听伦敦眼英语演讲稿：感受伦敦之美Ladies and Gentlemen,It is an honor for me to stand before you and share my experience of listening to the iconic London Eye. The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in the UK. Itstands tall as a symbol of the city's history and grandeur, offering breathtaking views of the city's skyline.I was fortunate enough to visit London on a work triplast year. As I strolled along the banks of the River Thames, I saw the London Eye for the first time. It was an awe-inspiring moment as I looked up to see the massive structure towering over me.I knew that I had to experience the London Eye for myself, and so I bought a ticket to take a ride on the wheel. As I boarded the capsule, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. The capsule slowly ascended, and as it moved higher, I could see a panoramic view of the city. The sights were breathtaking - the historic buildings and modern skyscrapers, the Thames flowing below, and the hustle-bustleof the city. The London Eye seemed like a gateway to the heavens, giving me a sense of being on top of the world.As I listened to the creaking of the wheel and the hum of the motor, I felt a sense of awe and admiration for the sheer scale of the project. It took seven years to build the London Eye, and it is now one of the most popular touristattractions in the world. The London Eye has transformed the skyline of London, becoming a beacon of modern architecture and a symbol of the city's cultural heritage.But it is not just the impressive engineering feat that makes the London Eye so special; it is the experience oftaking a ride on the wheel that truly mesmerizes. The 30-minute journey offers a unique perspective of the city, notjust in terms of views, but also in terms of emotions. As I looked out of the capsule, I felt a sense of liberation, freedom, and peace. The noise of the city seemed to fade away, and I was left in awe of the city's grandeur. I could see how the people of London live, work, and play, and it gave me a new perspective on the city and its life.In conclusion, the London Eye is not just a tourist attraction, but a living symbol of the city's history,culture, and spirit. It is a celebration of engineering, art, and architecture, embodying the city's ambition and creativity. The London Eye takes you on a journey that you will never forget, offering a new outlook on the city and its life. I would recommend everyone to take a ride on the London Eye and experience the beauty and wonder of this iconic landmark!。

Unit 16 On the London Eye句型了解单词：London Eye 伦敦眼River Thames 泰晤士河Tower Bridge 塔桥Westminster Bridge 威斯敏斯特桥Big Ben 大本钟背景介绍：伦敦眼（英文名：The London Eye），全称英国航空伦敦眼（The British AirwaysLondon Eye）又称千禧之轮，坐落在伦敦泰晤士河畔，是世界第三大摩天轮（次于坐落在新加坡的摩天观景轮和中国南昌高160米的“南昌之星”摩天轮），是伦敦的地标之一，也是伦敦最吸引游人的观光点之一。

伦敦眼于1999年年底开幕，总高度135米（443英尺）。

伦敦眼共有32个乘坐舱，全部设有空调并不能打开窗。

每个乘坐舱可载客约15名，回转速度约为每秒0.26米，即一圈需时30分钟。

泰晤士河（英文名：Thames River）是英国著名的“母亲”河。

发源于英格兰西南部的科茨沃尔德希尔斯，全长402公里，横贯英国首都伦敦与沿河的10多座城市，流域面积13000平方公里，在伦敦下游河面变宽，形成一个宽度为29千米的河口，注入北海。

在伦敦上游，泰晤士河沿岸有许多名胜之地，诸如伊顿、牛津、亨利和温莎等。

泰晤士河的入海口充满了英国的繁忙商船，然而其上游的河道则以其静态之美而著称于世。

在英国历史上泰晤士河流域占有举足轻重的地位。

同时加拿大安大略省也有一条河流叫“泰晤士河”。

大本钟(英文名：Big Ben)：英国伦敦著名古钟或称大本钟(Big Ben)，即威斯敏斯特宫报时钟（坐标：51°30′02.2″N, 00°07′28.6″W）英国国会会议厅附属的钟楼，建于1859年。

安装在西敏寺桥北议会大厦东侧高95米的钟楼上，钟楼四面的圆形钟盘，直径为6.7米，是伦敦的传统地标。

伦敦塔桥(英文名：the Tower Bridge): 伦敦塔桥是泰晤士河上最著名，也是最壮观的桥梁。

London Eyetoday we’re talking about one of London’s most popular tourist attractions. See if you can guess…..It’s a big wheel. BBC Learning English今天的话题就是London Eye –坐落在泰晤士河畔的伦敦巨眼摩天轮。

It’s a modern structure.Really big.It’s made of steel… glass or maybe plastic.It’s huge.It’s a big wheel and it looks like an eye ‘cos it’s got a black thing in the middle.But where is it and what does it do?It goes round… slowly. It’s on the river bank, opposite the Houses of Parliament.It gives visitors to London a good view of the city.As you go round it’s really fun because you can see everything.It’s on the embankment of the Thames.It moves in a circular motion, very slowly“河畔”这个词在英语里有两个不同的说法。

River bank….and embankment. That’s right, it’s the London Eye. Well, it’s the 6th tallest structure in London. Structure –建筑物。