1. How old are you?
2. Have you got a pet?
3. What is your hobby?
4. When do you get up?
5. Do you go to school on Sundays?
6. What is it day today?
1) Talented people, talented pet, talented children, talented group, talented teacher
2) Beautiful girl, beautiful picture, beautiful photo, beautiful work, beautiful children
3) Successful work, successful surgeon, successful treatment, successful people, successful game
4) Funny people, funny joke, funny children, funny work, funny game
5) Well work, well health, well knowledge, well game, well experience
6) Known people, known artist, known singer, known teacher, known girl
<span><span>Big BenБиг-Бен</span><span>
Perhaps even small children
know what a Big Ben is. Firstly, it’s the symbol of Great Britain and
one of the most beautiful sights of London. Secondly, it’s the largest
and the most famous clock in the world. Originally, Big Ben is a tower.
It’s one of the highest towers of Westminster Palace. Officially, the
clock has started its work on 31 May 1859. According to one of the
theories the clock has been named Big Ben after Sir Benjamin Hall, who
directed work on the casting of the bell. Another theory claims that it
has been named after Benjamin Caunt, who was one of the well-known
heavyweight boxers of the 19th century. Surprisingly, the tower of Big
Ben used to be a prison where over riotous parliamentarians were kept.
Big Ben has become a popular souvenir for tourists. Almost all visitors
of London buy a small souvenir in the shape of the world-famous clock.
Also Big Ben can be often seen in famous films and ads. Official name of
the tower is the “Westminster Palace Clock Tower” or “St. Stephen's
Tower”. Big Ben is only the name of the clock itself along with the
bell. The history of Big Ben dates back to 1288, when it was built for
the first time on Ralph De Hengham’s money. He was the chairman of the
Supreme Court of Queen's Bench. However, the contemporary tower of Big
Ben was built according to Charles Barry’s project in the 19th century,
as the old building was destroyed due to the fire of 1834. Although Big
Ben is very popular with spectators, no one is allowed inside of the
tower. All the Londoners who live close to Big Ben can hear how the bell
strikes thirteen at New Year’s Night.</span></span>
1. give up something b. stop doing something one enjoys
2. head off e. start a journey or leave a place
3. take up something a. begin doing something regularly (sport, hobby, interest)
4. work out c. do physical fitness exercise
5. while away h. spend time in a relaxed way either because you are waiting for somebody or have nothing to do
6. look forward to something/doing something d. feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen
7. hang out g. spend a lot of time (informal)
8. flip/flick through f. look briefly at the pages of a magazine or book.
