Question

1. The Tower of London is one of the oldest buildings in London. It was founded by William the Conqueror and almost 1,000 years of British history have been played out within its walls. It was here that Anne Boleyn was executed, Guy Fawkes tortured, Richard II and Elizabeth I imprisoned and the Princes in the Tower disappeared without trace. The Tower used to be a fortress, a prison, and at present it is the museum where the Crown Jewels are kept. The ravens are one of the Tower's most famous sights. These magnificent birds have lived within its walls for hundreds of years and legend has it that, if they leave, the kingdom will fall. A spectacular programme of special events runs throughout the year. Costumed guides, called Beefeaters, guard the Tower and guide visitors. ?1) The Tower of London is very old. ? 2) From the text we know who founded the Tower. ?3) Now the Tower is a prison. ?4) The pigeons are one of the Tower's most famous sights. ?5) Beefeaters are guards at the Tower of London. ?6) Beefeaters wear special costumes.допоможіть ​

Answer 1

1) The Tower of London is very old. [True]

2) From the text we know who founded the Tower. [True: William the Conqueror]

3) Now the Tower is a prison. [False: The text states that it used to be a prison but currently serves as a museum]

4) The pigeons are one of the Tower's most famous sights. [False: The text mentions the ravens as one of the Tower's most famous sights, not pigeons]

5) Beefeaters are guards at the Tower of London. [True: The text mentions costumed guides called Beefeaters who guard the Tower and guide visitors]

6) Beefeaters wear special costumes. [True: The text mentions that the Beefeaters are costumed guides]