The world behind the picture A bus tour of London

1 A bus tour of London

The number 11 bus passes lots of famous sights. You can get on and off as often as you like and walk to sights near the route too. a) Look at the London map on your inside cover.Make a list of sights like the one below. Put a star beside your fi ve favourites.

On the bus route Near the bus route

St Paul‛s Cathedral The Tower of London

b) Watch the film. Tick ( ) the places on your list that you see. c) Watch again and listen to information about your favourites. Write captions for each one that you see. 1 The royal family lives here. 2 … d) Read your captions to your partner. Can he/she say what your favourites are?

The royal family lives here.

That’s easy! Buckingham Palace.

2 Making the film: Time

a) Watch the film again. Think about time. How long was the film? How long do you think the tour really was? Give reasons for your opinion. You can check the distances on the map. b) Think about speed.

The film-maker often speeds up the film. Where does he do this in the fi lm? What could his reasons be? Do you think it’s a good idea? c) Say which statement you agree with.

I liked the film because I had the feeling I was sitting on the bus.

It was a pity that we didn’t see the person who was speaking.

What else did you like/not like about the film?