1. Designed by English teacher Aysilu Minullina School № 153 Kazan

2.  landmark знаменитое сооружение  spectacular захватывающий  illuminate освещать  dial циферблат  minute hand минутная стрелка  figure цифра

3. The famous clock Big Ben stands near the Houses of Parliament.

4. It is one of London's best- known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated.

5. The four dials of the clock are 23 feet square, the minute hand is 14 feet long and the figures are 2 feet high.

6. Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock, and is generally extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well.

7.  nickname прозвание  generally обычно  extend распространяться  as well также  tower башня  complete завершить  refer относиться  commissioner представитель

8. . The tower was completed in 1858 and has become one of the most prominent symbols of both London and England.

9. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.

10. The main bell, officially known as the Great Bell, is the largest bell in the tower. It weighs 13,720 kilograms.

12. Big Ben celebrated its 150th anniversary on the 31 of May 2009; during which celebratory events took place.

13.  What is the name of the famous clock in London?  Who was the bell named after?  Where does Big Ben stand?  How often can you hear Big Ben?  How much does the big bell weigh?