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The house (to build) two years ago.
We (wake up) by a telephone call.
The vase (to buy) in Spain last summer.
I (to give) a book for my birthday.
'Romeo and Juliet' ___(to write) by W. Shakespeare.
His articles(to publish) last month.
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His sister brings a nice dog to me as a present.
Mum studies Maths at university.
I saw these pictures at the wall two days ago.
They did a lot of tests yesterday.
О Биг Бене :
Big Ben is one of the most popular places of interest in London and symbols of England. Every year many people visit the capital of Great Britain to see it and take some photos with it in the background. It is thought that Big Ben is a high tower with a very big clock, but that’s not really true.
In fact, this tower is called Saint Stephens Tower, but people, even those who live in the UK, are used to calling it "Big Ben." Actually, Big Ben is the huge bell inside the building. Its weight is about thirteen tons and it rings every hour daily: once at one o'clock, twice at two o'clock and so on. However, people who live near the tower can hear at New Year’s Night how the bell strikes thirteen. It’s considered to be the biggest bell ever made in the country. The bell was firstly used in 1859 and was cracked soon because of the heavy hammer, which struck too strong. After this situation the hammer was changed, but that crack is still there.
There are many hypotheses for the origin of the name “Big Ben”. The most popular one suggests that the bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who was responsible for the installation. Some of people say he was really tall and that’s why this bell is called big, but the majority believe it is called Big because of its size.
Big Ben is one of the best-known landmarks in Europe. Nowadays the word Big Ben connects the bell, the clock and the tower at the same time. The tower is closed to the general public, but people with a "special interest" might offer an excursion for additional payment.
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The Houses of Parliament constitute perhaps the most popular and widely spread image of London, known and recognized throughout the whole world. In this famous palace are also many meeting halls and various parliamentary offices.
The Palace of Westminster, together with Victoria Tower and the Clock Tower - which houses the most famous clock in the world, Big Ben - form an unmistakable architectural complex. But the Towers and the Houses of Parliament are not only associated architecturally, but also in the democratic spirit that rules the political life developed in the House of Commons, for, if Parliament is sitting - British parliamentary debates constitute an exemplary political spectacle - the flag flies on top of Victoria Tower during the whole day. If the debates go on during the night - which quite often happens in the dynamic parliamentary life of Great Britain, especially if matters highly important for the nation are being discussed - a light burns above Big Ben in the Clock Tower. This light at night and the flag during the day-time signal for the people of London that the members of Parliament, each from his own political point of view, are watching over the nation's interests.
The Houses of Parliament can be visited by the public. The entrance is through the door located at the foot of Victoria Tower and next to the Royal Arch. Visitors start at the Royal Gallery and then go to the House of Lords. Here there is the historical Woolsack, where the Lord Chancellor takes his place to preside over the sittings. From here, visitors proceed towards the Central Corridor, crossing the Antechamber of the Lords. The historical frescos that decorate the walls of the Central Corridor are very interesting. Passing from here visitors arrive at the Antechamber of the Commons and then continue to the actual Commons itself.
At the end of the House of Commons is the Speaker's Chair, on the right side of which the members of the parliamentary majority sit. The members of the groups that form the Opposition sit on the left, directly facing the Government benches.
Another interesting point in the Houses of Parliament is St. Stephen's Hall, which is decorated with very valuable frescos. From St. Stephen's Hall one reaches Westminster Hall. It is one of the oldest buildings in London.
For several years I want to start a charitable organization aimed at helping and supporting orphans. I find it difficult to realize that there are children whom nobody loves.
I will call my organization "true love." This title will show that there are people who are not indifferent to the fate of orphans. We will collect the funds and invest them in the repair of the shelter. We will buy all the necessary things to keep children alive. We will definitely arrange a full medical examination and pay for the treatment of those in need. We plan to visit the children every week and give them nice gifts. Our actions give children hope for a good life.
I really want to make orphans happy and encourage other people to pay attention to the children from the orphanage.
Перевод: я несколько лет хочу начать благотворительную организацию направленную на оказание и поддержки сиротам. мне трудно осознавать что есть дети которых никто не любит.
я назову свою организацию "настоящая любовь". это название покажет что есть люди которым не безразлична судьба сирот. мы соберем денежные средства и инвестируем их в ремонт приюта. мы купим все необходимые вещи для поддержания жизни детей. обязательно организуем полный медицинский осмотр и оплатим лечение нуждающимся. мы планируем навещать детей каждую неделю и делать им приятные подарки. наши действия дадут детям надежду на хорошую жизнь.
я очень хочу сделать сирот счастливыми и побуждаю других людей проявить внимание к детям из приюта.