Âàðèàíò ¹1
1. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
Somebody stole his wallet so he ……… money from a friend.
| a) |
lent |
b) |
earned |
| c) |
borrowed |
d) |
robbed |
2. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
We must go now. Call the waitress and ask for the ……… .
| a) |
bill |
b) |
invoice |
| c) |
price |
d) |
cost |
3. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
I've often ……… at the Vienna Palace Hotel.
| a) |
stayed |
b) |
slept |
| c) |
remained |
d) |
rested |
4. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
Good ……… ! I hope you get the job.
| a) |
chance |
b) |
fortune |
| c) |
luck |
d) |
wish |
5. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
I'm surprised because rain was not …................ in the weather report.
| a) |
prediction |
b) |
predicted |
| ñ) |
predictable |
d) |
predictably |
6. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
- Can I look at your grammar books?
- Why? You have …............, and I have mine.
| a) |
your |
b) |
yours |
| c) |
you |
d) |
yourself |
7.Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
The last exercise was ….............. difficult than this one.
| a) |
less |
b) |
little |
| c) |
the least |
d) |
the most |
8.Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
….......... British drink far too much tea.
9. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê We discussed the house plans ……… our way to the shops.
10. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
Do you think I should move to Ireland? You shouldn't do anything ……… you think it's the right thing to do.
| a) |
when |
b) |
unless |
| c) |
in case |
d) |
if |
11. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
Jack offered to introduce me to Professor Newton, but he …....... already …..................
| a) |
has been leaving |
b) |
has left |
| c) |
would leave |
d) |
had left |
12. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
The book shop rang ……… that the dictionary you ordered has arrived.
| a) |
to say |
b) |
to tell |
| c) |
for saying |
d) |
for telling |
13. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
My boots are dirty. I'd better take them ……… before I come in.
| a) |
off |
b) |
away |
| c) |
on |
d) |
up |
14. Çàïîëíèòå ïðîïóñê
Do you ......... clean the house every day or every week?
| a) |
must |
b) |
have |
| c) |
have to |
d) |
can |
15. Âûáåðèòå ðåïëèêó, íàèáîëåå ñîîòâåòñòâóþùóþ ñèòóàöèè îáùåíèÿ
Waiter: “…............?”
Customer: “Yes, I'd like some.”
| a) |
How about some spaghetti? |
b) |
Please, some soup? |
| c) |
You'd like a dessert? |
d) |
Would you like not some coffee? |
16. Âûáåðèòå ðåïëèêó, íàèáîëåå ñîîòâåòñòâóþùóþ ñèòóàöèè îáùåíèÿ
Teacher: We need a Master of Ceremonies to present each musician in the competition. Will you do it?
Student: …..................
| a) |
Yes, will I. |
b) |
I would be glad to do it. |
| c) |
Will I do it if you pay me well. |
d) |
I can do it because I will be out of town on that day. |
17. Âûáåðèòå ðåïëèêó, íàèáîëåå ñîîòâåòñòâóþùóþ ñèòóàöèè îáùåíèÿ
Student: “Have you had time to mark my composition?”
Teacher: “..........................................”
| a) |
Oh, dear, you look awful, what's the matter with you? |
b) |
Yes,I have. |
| c) |
Yes,it was quite good, and I've underlined the mistakes you've made. |
d) |
yes, and I do hope you don't mind my saying this but you've made one or two mistakes. |
18. Âûáåðèòå ðåïëèêó, íàèáîëåå ñîîòâåòñòâóþùóþ ñèòóàöèè îáùåíèÿ
Boss: “Do you see what I mean?”
Employee: “....................”
| a) |
I don't think so. |
b) |
Yes, and I don't agree with you. |
| c) |
Yes, do, please. |
d) |
Yes, but I'm not sure I quite agree. |
19. Who is Guy Fawkes?
| a) |
The leader of a group of conspirators who attempted to blow up Parliament |
b) |
One of many conspirators who plotted to blow up Parliament |
| c) |
A Gun Powder Plot conspirator who was burned at the stake. |
d) |
A member of Parliament who started the tradition of Bonfire Night in Britain. |
20. Which country has the smallest population?
| a) |
Canada |
c) |
Ireland |
| b) |
New Zealand |
d) |
Australia |
21. What is New Scotland Yard, and where is it located?
| a) |
Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service located in London |
c) |
The lawn around Edinburgh castle which now replaces the ancient moat |
| b) |
The Queen's private garden located to the north of Buckingham Palace |
d) |
A tree lined road, also called the Royal Mile, located in Edinburgh |
22. Ïðî÷èòàéòå òåêñò
The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
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The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
Îïðåäåëèòå, ÿâëÿåòñÿ ëè óòâåðæäåíèå :
“It is now a museum of arms and armour one of the strongest fortresses.”
a) Â òåêñòå íåò èíôîðìàöèè
b) Èñòèííûì
c)Ëîæíûì
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The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
Îïðåäåëèòå ÿâëÿåòñÿ ëè óòâåðæäåíèå:
“The birds are not carefully guarded.”
a) Â òåêñòå íåò èíôîðìàöèè
b) Èñòèííûì
c)Ëîæíûì
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The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
Îïðåäåëèòå ÿâëÿåòñÿ ëè óòâåðæäåíèå: “Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century”.
a) Â òåêñòå íåò èíôîðìàöèè
b) Èñòèííûì
c)Ëîæíûì
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The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
Îïðåäåëèòå ÿâëÿåòñÿ ëè óòâåðæäåíèå:
“Every night at 10 a.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place.”
a) Â òåêñòå íåò èíôîðìàöèè
b) Èñòèííûì
c) Ëîæíûì
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The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
Óêàæèòå, êàêîé èç àáçàöåâ òåêñòà ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ñîäåðæèò ñëåäóþùóþ èíôîðìàöèþ:
“For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury.”
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The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
Óêàæèòå, êàêîé èç àáçàöåâ òåêñòà ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ñîäåðæèò ñëåäóþùóþ èíôîðìàöèþ:
“There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall.”
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The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
Îòâåòüòå íà âîïðîñ:
“Why are the ravens carefully guarded?”
Âàðèàíòû îòâåòà:
| a) |
The birds are carefully guarded because their forefathers used to find food in the Tower. |
b) |
The birds are carefully guarded because they are a part of history. |
| c) |
The birds are carefully guarded because there is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. |
d) |
The birds are carefully guarded because everybody likes them. |
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The Tower of London.
1. The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of personal mark on it. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, a palace, a prison and royaltreasury. It is now a museum of arms and armour, one of the strongest fortresses and, as in Britain, it has the Crown Jewels.
2. The grey stones of the Tower could tell terrible stories of violence and injustice. Many sad and cruel events took place within the walls of the Tower. It was here that Thomas More, the great humanist, was falsely accused and executed. When Queen Elizabeth was a princess, she was sent to the Tower by Mary Tudor (‘Bloody Mary’) and kept prisoner for some time.
The ravens whose forefathers used to find food in the Tower still live here as part of its history. There is a legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall. That is why the birds are carefully guarded.
3. The White Tower was built by William the Conquerorto protect and control the City of London. It is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers, which all have different names. The Tower is guarded by the Yeomen Warders, popularly called ‘Beefeaters’. There are two letters, E.R., on the frontof their tunics. They stand for the Queen's name ElizabethRegina. The uniform is as it used to be in Tudor times. Their everyday uniform is black and red, but on state occasions they wear a ceremonial dress: fine red state uniforms with the golden and black stripes and the wide lace collar, which were in fashion in the 16th century.
4. Every night at 10 p.m. at the Tower of London the Ceremony of the Keys or locking up of the Tower for the nigh takes place. It goes back to the Middle Ages. Five minutes before the hour the Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. He goes to the guardhouse and cries: ‘Escort for the keys’. Then he closes the three gates and goes to the sentry, who calls: ‘Halt, who comes there?’Headwarder replies: ‘The Keys’. ‘Whose Keys?’ demands the sentry. ‘Queen Elizabeth's Keys’, comes the answer. ‘Advance Queen Elizabeth's Keys. All's well’. The keys are finally carried to the Queen's House where they are safe for the night. After the ceremony everyone who approaches the gate must give the password or turn away.
Îïðåäåëèòå îñíîâíóþ èäåþ òåêñòà.
Âàðèàíòû îòâåòà:
| a) |
The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. |
b) |
The Tower of London is a fortress and royaltreasury. |
| c) |
The Tower of London is one of the most impotent parts of English history. |
d) |
The Tower of London is the oldest and the most important building, surrounded by other towers. |
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