Big Ben Listening

1. What is Big Ben primarily known as?  

  

•  A) A clock  

     

• B) A bell  

• C) A tower  

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2. For over ______ ____, the iconic bell tower has watched over British government buildings on the banks of the Thames.

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3. 3. Look for the expression "every nook and cranny" in the dictionary (Reverso Context or Wordreference), write the meaning and upload a picture of your dictionary search.

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4. 4. What does "chimes" mean?

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5. What was used to strike the bell that caused a crack?  

  

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6. Who was Big Ben named after?  

  

•   A) A queen  

   

•   B) An MP (Member of Parliament) named Benjamin Hall  

   

•   C) A famous clockmaker called Benjamin Bell

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7. 7. What color was discovered on the exterior dials of Big Ben?

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8. 8. What method is used to adjust the timekeeping of the clock?**  

   

• A) Adding weights  

•    B) Using pre-decimal pennies  

     

• C) Changing the clock hands 

What is the function of the Ayrton light?*  

   

• A) To signal the time  

•    B) To indicate if Parliament is in session  

•    C) To mark special events  

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