The name Big Ben originally referred to the 13.5 tonne Great Bell within the tower, but ended up being used for the clock and tower too. The clock stands 96m above the Houses of Parliament. It was designed by architect Edmund Beckett Denison and began keeping time on 31 May 1859. Surely it might be our turn to give this famous symbol of Britain some time to rest and recover.
词汇表 to make do 将就着,凑合着用
chimes 报时钟声
uninterrupted 没有中断过的
worn 受到磨损的
repair (noun) 维修
landmark 地标性建筑
TLC (tender loving care 的缩写) 细心护理
UNESCO World Heritage Site 联合国教科文组织世界文化遗产地
structurally sound 结构上没有问题
masonry 砖石结构
corrosion 生锈、腐蚀
cast iron 铸铁
to fix 修理、整修
health and safety standards 健康安全标准
to evacuate 转移,疏散
to replace 更换
LED (light-emitting diode 的缩写) 发光二极管
Houses of Parliament 议会大厦
architect 建筑设计师
测验与练习 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。
1. Why will the Big Ben fall silent?
2. Which part of the building was affected by leaks?
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