At midnight exactly, Big Ben will ring 12 times, replicating the usual strike rate of 4.5 seconds. To make this possible, a bespoke electric mechanism has been built to power the 200kg striking hammer. The Elizabeth Tower, the formal name for the clock tower, is currently undergoing a compl...
The clock is a landmark (地标)of ___ (11) ___ and London. When a reporter hopes to ___ (12) ___ show he is in London on TV, a popular way is to show a picture of Big Ben.Big Ben also appeared in many films, ___ (13) ___, the Walt Disney film The Great Mouse Det...
At precisely 11:00 GMT, Big Ben will sound 11 times, with a strike rate of 4.5 seconds, replicating the usual strike rate of the Great Clock. At 12:30, Big Ben will strike a further 11 times, joining bells across Britain and worldwide to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice, mar...
People in London can continue to set their watches to the clock.The clock keeper announced the clock would not be completely silenced during the repairs and would strike the hour for important national events, for example New Year's Eve.12. What is the main ide a of the text? B A. ...
(bell) around Big Ben. The bell first (3) rang(ring)in July 1859.However,something was wrong and it was silent(无声的)(4) for four years.Engineers fixed the problem by turning Big Ben a bit and let the hammer strike it in a(5) different(difference)place. B...
Seventy minutes were on the clock. Jorginho stepped forward. Albert in front of us, slid past and said “I’ll take one for the team, lads” and sprinted off to the gents. On many other occasions over the last twenty-four years, an Albert Toilet Break has resulted in a Chelsea goal...
Some of the city's hotels strike the ideal balance between luxury and price. With a location that's mere steps from the Royal Academy of Arts, St. James Park, and Piccadilly Circus, Dukes Hotel couldn't be closer to many of the most desirable attractions in London. This boutique hotel ...
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock in London. The name was given in honor of Sir Benjamin Hall who was in charge of the work when the bell was built in 1856. It didn’t strike until 3 years later. The clock has become a landmark of the United Kingdom and ...
He dealt with labor unrest and a general strike in 1926, passing the Trade Disputes Act of (1927). He passed legislation ensuring complete adult suffrage in 1928 and dealt with the crisis BALFE, Michael William (1808-1870), (Plaque) Musical Composer, lived here. Balfour - Prime Minister ...
【题目】Big Ben is one of London's best-kno wn landmarks, and looks most beautiful at ni ght when the clock faces are lighted. T he fou r dials(钟面) of the clock are 23 feet squar e.(50) Minutely adjusted with coins plac ed on the huge pendulum(钟摆), Big Ben is an ...