Big Ben Listening 2

 What is the main purpose of the video?  

    

•  - A. To explain the history of London  

       

•      - B. To give a tour of the inside of Big Ben and explain how it works  

     

•      - C. To describe the architecture of the Palace of Westminster  

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   Only British citizens can usually visit Big Ben's tower.

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Big Ben refers to the bell inside the clock tower, not the tower itself.

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   The bell Big Ben weighs more than 13 tons.

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   What material is used to make the pieces of the clock face?

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The clock is adjusted by adding or removing pennies.

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