Vocabulary
This word means a famous and important symbol
iconic
Which cities does the Thames pass through?
Oxford, Reading, Windsor, and London.
The Esil River is shorter than the Thames.
False. (It is much longer.)
This verb describes how a river moves from one place to another
flow
What activities can people enjoy on the Esil in winter?
Ice skating and ice fishing.
Both the Thames and the Esil offer boat trips for visitors.
True
This verb means to walk slowly and relax, like people do along Southbank.
stroll
What happens to the Esil during winter?
It freezes over.
The artificial beach on the Esil is only used in winter.
False. (It is used in summer.)
You use this word to describe something beautiful or stunning in appearance.
magnificent
What attraction in London gives great photo opportunities over the river
The London Eye.
The Esil is an attraction for both locals and tourists.
A: True.
This phrase means “extremely quickly,”
blink of an eye
What type of tour lets you see London’s riverside attractions very quickly?
Speedboat tour.
The Thames has been an iconic symbol of London for hundreds of years.
True