Big Ben To Be Stopped For Urgent Repairs

Big Ben To Be Stopped For Urgent Repairs

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The Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, is undergoing a £29 million refurbishment starting in January. The project includes servicing the clock mechanism, repairing structural damage, and upgrading the lighting to energy-efficient LEDs. The tower's aesthetic issues, such as water damage and rust, will also be addressed. Scaffolding will take six months to erect, and the entire project is expected to last three years. The bell will remain operational during key events like Remembrance Day and New Year's Eve.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the refurbishment of the Elizabeth Tower?

Painting the exterior

Servicing the great clock

Replacing the bell

Installing new lights

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main issues affecting the area housing Big Ben?

Inadequate soundproofing

Structural instability

Water damage and rust

Lack of lighting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many panes of glass are there on each clock face of the Elizabeth Tower?

150

200

312

400

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of lights will be installed behind the clock faces?

LED

Fluorescent

Incandescent

Halogen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the entire refurbishment project expected to take?

Four years

Three years

One year

Two years