Discuss the following questions with your partner using your background knowledge. 1. What countries is the Aral Sea surrounded by?
2. What is the climate of those countries?
3. What rivers flow into the Aral Sea?
4. Where do these rivers begin?
5. What can farmers, living around the Aral Sea, do to help to repair the environmental degradation of the sea itself?
6. What problems can the lack of fresh water cause?
7. What industry has suffered because of the shrinking of the Aral Sea?
There are many attractions in London. TheTower of London is one of the oldest buildings in England.On the banks of the River Thames, not far fromthe tower, is the Palace of Westminster, wherethe meetings of the British Parliament are held.One of its towers is the famous watch ofEngland Big Ben. Nearby is the Ferris Wheel"Eye of London"-the largest in the world.Also very popular is Buckingham Palace-theofficial residence of the Queen in London.Trafalgar Square is the central square of thecity, next to it stands the National Gallery, nearwhich is the Church of St. Peter.