London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, is situated on the River Thames, which meanders through the city. It is renowned for its numerous bridges. Among the bridges, the oldest one is London Bridge, which was originally built of wood but reconstructed in stone in 1217. However, (37) _____, which was designed to blend in with the nearby Tower of London.
London is a thriving commercial and cultural centre with many significant financial organisations such as the Bank of England and the London Stock Exchange. They are located in the area called the City. Docklands, the former port in east London, has been redeveloped as a business centre. (38) _____. Due to the high cost of housing near the city centre, many people working in London prefer to live in the suburbs and commute to work by train or bus. London's transportation system is well-connected, with various modes of transportation available, including the red London buses, (39) _____, commonly known as 'the Tube'.
(40) _____. Although some people from other parts of Britain view it as very noisy and dirty, many others visit London only for the 'bright lights' - the theatres around Shaftesbury Avenue or the shops on Oxford Street. People also take their children to visit Buckingham Palace, where the royal family lives, and the clock tower, from which Big Ben tolls the hour. Young people, on the other hand, are lured to the pubs and comedy clubs of Covent Garden, live music concerts, and the stalls of Camden Market.
A. The West End boasts theatres, cinemas, museums, and stores
B. London is now a cosmopolitan, multicultural city which has attracted people from around the globe
C. the most unique bridge is Tower Bridge
D. black taxi cabs, and the London Underground