Question

Read the texts again and answer the questions
1.Is Big Ben a clock or a bell?
2.The tower of Big Ben is a symbol of London and Britain,isn't it?
And what tower and clock are the symbols of Russia?Where and
when can you hear the Russia symbol?
3.The Tower of London is very old,isn't it ?What is it famous for?
4.Who founded Westminster Abbey?
5.where does the English Parliament work?Do you know

Answer 1

1. Is Big Ben a clock or a bell? -Big Ben is a bell.

2. The tower of Big Ben is a symbol of London and Britain,isn't it? -Yes, it is.

3. And what tower and clock are the symbols of Russia? - The Kremlin Clock on the Spasskay Tower are the symbols of Russia.

4. Where and when can you hear the Russia symbol? - You can hear it in Moscow by the Kremlin every quarter of an hour.

5.The Tower of London is very old,isn't it ?What is it famous for? - Yes, it is. It is famous for its long history. It served many purposes, including royal residence, fortress, prison for powerful people and nowadays, it is a museum.

6.Who founded Westminster Abbey? -According to legend, the Abbey was founded by St. Peter and was built by order of Edward the Confessor.

5.Where does the English Parliament work? - The English Parliament works in the Palace of Westminster by the river Themes.