Слайд 2Every year, millions of tourists come to see London to see Big
Ben, what exactly is Big Ben?
Слайд 3Most people think that Big Ben is the tall clock tower that
stands above the Houses of Parliament. Well, no!
Слайд 4Big Ben is not the clock tower. It is one of the
four huge bells inside the tower.
Слайд 5Its name comes from the bell’s commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall,
or Ben.
Слайд 6The tower is 98 metres high. The bell inside the tower is
14 tons. The clock on the tower is also huge.
Слайд 7Each of the four clock faces is 7 metres wide. The hour
hands are about 3 metres long.
Слайд 8Perhaps one day you can go to London and see this amazing
tourist attraction.