A.Tourists in London
always want to visit Westminster And see Big Ben.They want to see the
clock and to hear the bells.Big Ben is really a bell.It weights 13 720
kilograms.It has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio:"This
is BBC.The time is six o'clock."
B.Standing
not far from the houses of parliament,Westminster Abbey is a symbol of
England.The legend says that Westminster Abbey was founded by St Peter
himself.We know that Westminster Abbey was built by king Edward in 1065.
The coronation of all British kings and queens takes place in Westminster
Abbey.Some famous English people are also buried here. The funeral service
gor Diana, Princess of Wales took place in Westminster Abbey in September
1997.
C. The famous clock
Big Ben stands near the Houses of Parliament. The country' leaders speak
in the Houses of Parliament.The houses of Parliament stand beside the
river Thames.Yuo can go on a boat from Westminster and see London from
the river.You can also see Big Ben and the houses of Parliament from Westminster
Bridge.
D.You can see the Tower of Londonfrom the river Thames.The Tower is very oldIt has a long and cruel history.It is notjust one building.The tall building is the White Tower, the oldest part of the Tower of London.The Bloody Tower is near the river.
Now the King and the Queenof Britain do not live in the Tower.
