LONDON - LISTENING

1. Buckingham Palace is the only official residence of the King in the United Kingdom.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False: Buckingham Palace is one of three official residences of the King. The other two are Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

2. Buckingham Palace is open to the public in the summertime.

• True

• False

3. The British Museum has over 8 million works and is one of the largest museums in the world.

• True

• False

4.  Admission to the British Museum is completely free of charge for all visitors.

• True

• False

5. The London Eye takes about 60 minutes to complete one full rotation.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

5. False: The London Eye takes about 30 minutes to complete one full rotation

6. Piccadilly Circus is known for its nightlife and is similar to Times Square in New York City.

• True

• False

7. The Thames River is the longest river in the United Kingdom.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

7. False: It's the longest in England, not the entire UK

8. The best time to visit London's markets is during the summer due to the variety of activities.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

8. False: The author suggests Christmas time is the best due to festivities

9. Big Ben is the name of the clock tower adjacent to the Palace of Westminster.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

9. False: Big Ben is the name of the Great Bell, not the tower itself

10. People frequently mistake Tower Bridge for London Bridge, although they are distinct landmarks in London.

• True

• False