Britain Online

Travel work sheet

Please complete the following questions using the following web sites:

www.tfl.gov.uk
London Underground Map
http://www.seejapan.co.uk/transport/air/flights.html
http://www.seejapan.co.uk/visitor/general/timediff.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=4581
http://www.xe.com/ucc/
BBC London

1) What is the time difference between UK and Japan?


2) How long does it take from Japan to UK?


3) What is the currency in UK? What is the exchange rate of the currency?


4) How much does the off peak day travel card cost?


5) How many underground lines are there in London?


6) What do the British people call the underground?


7) What is the opening and closing time for the underground?


8) What other mode of transportation are there in London?


9) Where is the nearest underground station to Madame Tussaud's?


10) How many underground stations are there between London Heathrow airport and Covent Garden (central London)?

11) What is the weather like today in London?

Ethnic Groups

1) How many ethnic groups are listed for London? Look at these 2 webs sites:
BBC Communities

BBC Communities 2

British Food

Visit this website and see the different types of British food.

1) Name 3 traditional UK meals.

2) Name 3 puddings.

Sport

Premier League Football

1) Who was top of the Premier League this year?

2) How many teams are there?

Shopping

1) What is the most expensive hamper at Harrods?

2) What is the cheapest?

Harrods