英文的、关于英国大本钟的介绍、英国文化类PPT
英语国家概况PPT—英国大本钟
Big Ben
•May 31, 2009, Big Ben celebrated its 150 birthday.
•The 1962 New Year's day, a heavy snow makes it the 0:00 bell later than the normal abouterson went to London and stood under the clock tower, he will hear Big Ben bell slower than the clock belled about 1/6 seconds.
Big Ben
Big Ben can be used to illustrate the speeds of sound and light respectively.
Big Ben
• In 1859, the clock produced by Benjamin Holzer. “ So people called it Big Ben.
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• The clock is the largest clock in the UK.
• The tower is at least 320 feet (about 97.5 meters ), the minute hand is 14 feet (about 4.27 meters ), the Big Ben using artificial spring, while the Congress is in session, which will shine, every hour strikes.
•The night of May 27, 2005 ,Big Ben suddenly stopped for more than 1 hours.
大本钟英文介绍
大本钟英文介绍The Big Ben is a famous clock tower, located in London, United Kingdom. The iconic clock tower and its bells have been a symbol of the city for centuries and has become a world-famous landmark.The Big Ben was constructed by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin between 1843 and 1859 and is currently the third tallest clock tower in the world. It stands at a height of 316 feet (96 m), which is equivalent to 81 meters. The main clock face is 7 metres (23 ft) in diameter, while the clock hands measure 14 metres (44 ft) long.At the base of the clock tower is a large bell, popularly known as the Big Ben, that chimes every 15 minutes with the Westminster Quarters — an arrangement of four traditional bell-ringing melodies. The bell has a diameter of 2.2 metres (7 ft 3 in) and weighs 13.5 metric tons (15 US tons). Thebell is also accompanied by four smaller quarter bells, which sound on the quarter hour.The clockfaces are illuminated at night to show the time accurately and can be seen from a quite far distance. The clock tower also features sculptures of monarchs from past times, a lion and a unicorn, underlining the British origins of the structure.In addition to being a major tourist attraction, the Big Ben is also a valuable part of the British culture, marking important occasions such as New Year’s Eve, Christmas Day and Remembrance Sunday, among others. The Big Ben is one ofthe most recognizable symbols of London and is considered an intricate part of the history and culture of the city.。
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Britain
Houses of Parliament
国会大厦
Officially known as the New Palace of Westminster,this forest of towers and chambers,stands on the site of a palace which was a royal residence from the time of Edward the Confessor until the region of Herry Ⅷ.
Hyde Park
海德公园
One of London's finest historic landscapes covering 142 hectares (350 acres). There is something for everyone in Hyde Park. With over 4,000 trees, a lake, a meadow, horse rides and more it is easy to forget you're in the middle of London.
• The wax museum is showing the world celebrities including Deng Xiaoping .Even the wax celebrity can let visitors and meet the illusion, you must go to.
Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫
• Buckingham Palace has became the British royal family activity since the 19th century. Although the majority is more than the room by royal staff, here is the symbol of family. • 自19世纪以来，白金 世纪以来， 世纪以来 汉宫成为英国王室的 活动场所。 活动场所。尽管整个 王宫的多个房间多数 是由王室工作人员居 住的， 住的，这里仍是王室 的象征。 的象征。
big_ben英国伦敦大本钟_英文介绍
大本钟，伦敦非常著名的里程碑之一， 于上周六迎来了它首次报时以来的 第150个生日。
maintenance [‘meintinəns] 维修
The Great Bell, first struck the hour on July 11, 1859, and has been interrupted only stop for maintenance and bad weather ever since. 本钟自1859年7月11日首次报时以来， 大本钟仅在维修或天气恶劣时才偶尔 暂停运转。
在1843年的一场大火之后，作为重建英国国会 大厦的一部分，建筑师查理斯•巴雷和奥古斯塔 斯•帕金共同设计了这座96米（合315英尺）高 的钟楼，而大本钟就在钟楼之上
பைடு நூலகம்
Dear Big Ben
nickname ['nɪkneɪm]昵称
origin [‘ɔridӡin] 由来
These days, the name Big Ben is frequently used to describe the tower, one of the capital's most photographed sites, but the nickname was first given to the bell alone. The origin of the name is thought to come from Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings, whose name is inscribed on the bell.
The Big Ben
The Symbol of Britain
英国文化介绍(英文版ppt)
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• Many children at school and adults at work will have a 'packed lunch'. This typically consists of a sandwich, a packet of chips, a piece of fruit and a drink. The 'packed lunch' is kept in a plastic container.
这所房子最初建于1815年。在1860－1934年间， 曾用来出租。小说中的福尔摩斯正是于1881－ 1902年 间居住于此。后来，有人买下了这所房子，直 到1990年，才正式建立了这个在世界上也许是独 一无二的博物馆。博物馆的结构与小说中完全相 同，加上精心的布置，使来此参观的人如同置身 于小说的场景之中 。口叼烟斗，总是带着一顶猎 帽的福尔摩斯，在阿瑟·柯南·道尔（Sir Arthur Conan Doyle）笔下成为闻名全球的名侦探，小 说中福尔摩斯和华生住在贝克街221B的二楼，前 方是他们共用的书房，后端则是福尔摩斯的卧室， 书房中陈列许多 福尔摩斯的道具，如猎鹿帽、放 大镜、烟斗、煤气灯等。博物馆三楼则呈现不同 小说中的知名场景，等福尔摩斯迷来细细比对。 小说中福尔摩斯的房东是韩德森太太 （Mrs. Hudson）。事实上，地铁贝克街站的墙上满是 福尔摩斯的经典侧面像瓷砖，博物馆隔壁也有福 尔摩斯纪念品店。
British National enjoy a cup of tea. At the traditional British (tradition) on people with porcelain tea cup, one person a cup, a spoonful of tea. The majority of British people like to drink strong tea, but I want to add much milk. Many years ago, people used to put milk into the cup, then add the tea, and finally add water.
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长城 The Great Wall
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This is Tower Bridge. It’s very famous. And it’s very beautiful too.
塔桥 Tower Bridge
伦敦塔桥是从英国伦敦泰晤士河口算起的 第一座桥（泰晤士河上共建桥15座）， 也是伦敦的象征，有“伦敦正门”之称。 该桥始建于1886年，1894年6月30日对 公众开放，将伦敦南北区连接成整体。
海德公园 Hyde Park
This is Hyde Park. It’s very beautiful.
海德公园（HYDE PARK）是伦敦最知名的公园。 海德公园英国最大的皇家公园。位于伦敦市中心的 威斯敏斯特教堂 (Westminster Abbey，即西敏寺) 地区，占地360多英亩，原属威斯敏斯特教堂产业。 十八世纪前这里是英王的狩鹿场。16世纪，英王亨 利八世将之用作王室的公园。查理一世执政期间， 海德公园曾向公众开放。1851年，维多利亚女王首 次在这里举办伦敦国际博览会。
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old 年代久的，古老的
fam Big Ben. It’s very old. And it’s very tall.
英国伦敦著名古钟，即威斯敏斯特宫报时钟,英国国会 会议厅附属的钟楼，建于1859年。安装在西敏寺桥北 议会大厦东侧高95米的钟楼上，钟楼四面的圆形钟盘， 直径为6.7米，是伦敦的传统地标。2012年6月，英国 宣布将把伦敦著名地标“大本钟”的钟楼改名为“伊丽 莎白塔”。
大本钟的介绍
存在问题 不明原因突然停走 “大本钟”于2005年5月27日晚突然停走了一个半小时。技术人员现在还不明白这 座有着147年历史的大钟为何“罢工”？ 英国议会大厦一名工程师28日说，位于议 会大厦东侧高95米的钟楼上的大本钟在当地时间27日晚10时07分出现了故障，其分 针停止转动。接着，分针开始缓慢转动，在10时20分又停了一次。这一 停就是1个 半小时，此后才恢复了正常。 一些人猜测说，可能是炎热的天气造成了这一问题。28日伦敦的最高气温达到了 31.8℃。气象部门说，这是自1953年以来英格兰地区5月份中最炎热的一天。但那 名议会大厦工程师认为，这一说法缺乏依据。“我们得知有一点小故障，但接着它 就再次开始运转，”他说。 大本钟一向以其准时而闻名。二战中纳粹德国对伦敦的狂轰滥炸也未能将它摧毁。 不过，毕竟是有着一百多岁的“高龄”，它也出过一些小问题。例如1962年元旦， 一场大雪就让它的零点钟声比正常时间晚了10分钟。1976年，由于一个小零件出毛 病，大本钟也一度停摆。此外，1997年8月30日，它也意外地停走。 每三天失去动力 在2009年5月31日，大本钟度过了它150岁的生日，而在1859年7月11日，大本钟则 首次整点报时。据负责大本钟的英国钟表师说，大本钟每三天就失去动力了，所以 他们每周必须爬上去三次，为它上弦。同时他们可以通过调整钟摆上方放置的小钱 币，调整大本钟走时的快慢。比如增加1便士硬币，就相当于一天把表调快了0.4秒。 看来，时间就是金钱，在大本钟上倒是体现的不错（1英镑=100新便士）
简介 大本钟（英语：Big Ben）(或翻译成大笨钟、大鹏钟)， 即威斯敏斯特宫钟塔，英国国会会议厅附属的钟楼 (Clock Tower) 的大报时钟的昵称。 大本钟坐落在英国伦敦泰晤士河畔， 是世界上最大的 哥特式建筑。英国最高立法机构——国会上、下议院都 设在这里，所以大本钟也称议会大厦或国会大厦。
big ben英国伦敦大本钟 英文介绍
chime [t∫aim]（报时）
Big Ben, one of London's most familiar landmarks, seen here in March 2009, celebrates the 150th anniversary of its first chiming on Saturday.
本钟自1859年7月11日首次报时以来， 大本钟仅在维修或天气恶劣时才偶尔 暂停运转。
To mark the anniversary, the message "Happy Birthday Big Ben, 150 years, 1859 - 2009" will be projected on the tower.
守钟人迈克•麦卡恩说：“大本钟已经 150岁了，但它作为机械和建筑杰作的 典major [‘meidӡə] 主要的
architect [‘ɑ:kitekt] 建筑师
parliament [‘pɑ:ləmənt] 议会
The 96-metre (315-foot) high tower which houses the clock was built as part of the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Putin
Dear Big Ben following a major fire in 1843.
在1843年的一场大火之后，作为重建英国国会 大厦的一部分，建筑师查理斯•巴雷和奥古斯塔 斯•帕金共同设计了这座96米（合315英尺）高 的钟楼，而大本钟就在钟楼之上
大本钟英文介绍
大本钟英文介绍The Big Ben is an iconic bell tower standing in thenorth-eastern corner of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. It is considered a symbol of both London and the United Kingdom, and is one of the country's most famous landmarks. The tower was designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin, with construction starting in 1844 and completed in 1859.The Big Ben stands at the height of 315 feet tall and is the world's largest four-faced clock. Each of the four clock faces measure 23 feet in diameter and are made from cast iron. The clock mechanism features five bells, which together form the famous chimes of Big Ben. Although the bells are nowknown as Big Ben, it was originally named 'The Great Bell'.Inside the clock chamber sits the Great Clock and double three-legged gravity escapement, which were both built by Edward Dent. The clock is wound by hand every week and is so precise that it only deviates two-fifths of a second per day.The clock is illuminated by 312 lamps, which are automatically switched on each evening. The clock tower is crowned with a 3 tonne, 4.2 metre long cast iron needledspire which holds a triangular lantern room.The Big Ben has become a global icon of London tourismand is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. Tours are regularly given, allowing visitors access to the Clock Tower and its history. The Great Clock and its magnificent chimes have become a symbol associated withLondon throughout the world.。
big-ben英国伦敦大本钟-英文介绍PPT
在1843年的一场大火之后，作为重建英国国会 大厦的一部分，建筑师查理斯•巴雷和奥古斯塔 斯•帕金共同设计了这座96米（合315英尺）高 的钟楼，而大本钟就在钟楼之上
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守钟人迈克•麦卡恩说：“大本钟已经 150岁了，但它作为机械和建筑杰作的典 范，仍然在伦敦和世界人民心中占据着 特殊的地位。”
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major [‘meidӡə] 主要的
பைடு நூலகம்
architect [‘ɑ:kitekt] 建筑师
parliament [‘pɑ:ləmənt] 议会
The 96-metre (315-foot) high tower which houses the clock was built as part of the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Putin
The origin of the name is thought to come from Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings, whose name is inscribed on the bell.
如今，大本钟这个名字常用来指整个钟楼， 这里也是伦敦曝光率最高的景点之一，其实 最初这个昵称只是给钟本身起的名字。 据称，大本钟这个名字是由英国前任劳工和 建筑首席专员本杰明•霍尔爵士起的，他的名 字就刻在大本钟上。
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genius [‘dӡi:njəs] 杰作；天才 magnificent [mæɡ‘nifisnt] 壮观
big_ben英国伦敦大本钟_英文介绍
major [‘ӡə] 主要的
architect [‘ɑ:kitekt] 建筑师 parliament [‘pɑ:ləmənt] 议会
The 96-metre (315-foot) high tower which houses the clock was built as part of the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Putin following a major fire in 1843.
Dear Big Ben
在1843年的一场大火之后，作为重建英国国会 大厦的一部分，建筑师查理斯•巴雷和奥古斯塔 斯•帕金共同设计了这座96米（合315英尺）高 的钟楼，而大本钟就在钟楼之上
nickname ['nɪkneɪm]昵称
origin [‘ɔridӡin] 由来
These days, the name Big Ben is frequently used to describe the tower, one of the capital's most photographed sites, but the nickname was first given to the bell alone. The origin of the name is thought to come from Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings, whose name is inscribed on the bell.
大本钟，伦敦非常著名的里程碑之一， 于上周六迎来了它首次报时以来的 第150个生日。
大本钟英文介绍
大本钟英文介绍**Title: The Great Bell of Westminster - A TimelessIcon***Introduction*The Great Bell of Westminster, colloquially known as Big Ben, stands as an iconic symbol of both London and the United Kingdom. Nestled within the towering structure of the Palaceof Westminster, this magnificent timepiece has etched itsmark on the pages of history. Its resonant chimes have become the heartbeat of the city, echoing through time and acrossthe River Thames. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the intricate details and storied past of the Great Bell, uncovering the rich tapestry that makes it a timeless marvel.*Historical Origins*Commissioned in 1856, the Great Bell was cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, a venerable institution with alegacy spanning centuries. Originally intended to be namedthe "Royal Victoria," the bell, which now bears the moniker "Big Ben," was met with public affection, inspired by the nickname of the First Commissioner of Works at the time, Sir Benjamin Hall. The amalgamation of engineering prowess and historical significance imbues Big Ben with a profound identity.*Architectural Grandeur*Ascending from the neo-gothic splendor of the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben stands tall, a marvel of Victorian engineering. The tower that houses the Great Bell, officiallyknown as the Elizabeth Tower, pays homage to the reigning monarch of its inception. Its four clock faces, eachmeasuring 23 feet in diameter, dominate the London skyline, offering a visual spectacle that captivates both locals and tourists alike.*Mechanics and Precision*The inner workings of Big Ben exemplify the mechanical genius of the 19th century. A complex array of gears, levers, and counterweights orchestrates the rhythmic dance that produces the resonant chimes heard across the city. Theclock's pendulum, a massive and precisely regulated apparatus, swings with metronomic precision, ensuring the accuracy of timekeeping that has stood the test of time for over a century.*Chiming Tradition*Big Ben's distinctive chimes, familiar to millions, have become synonymous with London's auditory landscape. Every quarter hour, the melodious chimes emanate from the tower, a sonorous reminder of the passage of time. The hourly strike, marked by the deep resonating gong, punctuates the silenceand reverberates across the metropolis, underscoring thegravity of each passing hour.*Significance in World Events*Big Ben has been an unswerving witness to the ebb andflow of history. From the tumultuous days of World War IIwhen its chimes provided solace and resilience, to the celebratory moments marking the dawn of a new year, the Great Bell has been a steadfast companion to the people of London.Its symbolic importance extends beyond the borders of the United Kingdom, resonating with people around the world as a symbol of resilience and continuity.*Restorations and Maintenance*Throughout its illustrious history, the Great Bell has undergone several renovations and maintenance initiatives to ensure its longevity. The meticulous care taken by dedicated craftsmen and engineers reflects a commitment to preserving this cultural treasure for generations to come. Whether it be the replacement of worn-out components or the restoration of the intricate clock faces, each effort is a testament to the ongoing stewardship of this beloved timepiece.*Iconic Cultural References*Big Ben's influence extends far beyond the realm of horology and architecture; it has permeated popular culture. The Great Bell has been featured in numerous films, literature, and art, cementing its status as a cultural icon. Its silhouette against the London skyline is instantly recognizable, a symbol that encapsulates the spirit of the city and the resilience of the people it serves.*Conclusion*In the heart of London, where the River Thames winds its way through centuries of history, the Great Bell of Westminster stands tall, a testament to the ingenuity of human craftsmanship and the enduring spirit of a nation. Big Ben's resonant chimes continue to echo through time, bridging the gap between the past and the present. As a symbol of continuity, resilience, and cultural significance, the GreatBell remains an indelible part of London's identity, captivating the imagination of all who gaze upon its majestic presence.。
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Reliability
The clock is famous for its reliability. This is due to the skill of its designer, the lawyer and amateur horologist [hə'rɔlədʒist] 钟表商;钟表专家Edmund Beckett Denison, later Lord
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Big Ben is a focus of New Year celebrations in the United Kingdom, with radio and TV stations tuning to its chimes to welcome the start of the year. Big Ben can be used in the classroom to demonstrate ['demənstreit]论证,证明 the difference between the speed of light and the speed of sound. If a person visits London and stands at the bottom of the clock tower, they will hear the chimes of Big Ben approximately 1/6 of a second later than the bell being struck
The name Big Ben was first given to a 14.5 tonne (16 ton) hour bell .
The bell was never officially named, but the legend on it records that the commissioner [kə'miʃənə] 长官of works, Sir Benjamin Hall, was responsible for the order . 返回 Another theory is that the bell may have been named after heavyweight boxer Benjamin Caunt who was popular at the time.
大本钟的介绍PPT课件
纪念意义 在英国，大本钟是人们庆祝新年的重点地方，收音机和电视都 会播出它的钟声来迎接新一年的开始。同样地，在阵亡将士纪 念日，大本钟钟声的传出表示第11个月的第11天的第11个小 时及2分钟的默哀开始。 2013年4月17日，英国下议院发言人称，由于撒切尔夫人的 葬礼举行，“大本钟”和威斯敏斯特大教堂的钟都会在周三暂 停报时。因为根据英国传统，大钟暂停报时是向已故首相最恰 当的致敬。在1965年温斯顿·丘吉尔的葬礼上，大钟也暂停报 时，来传达对首相的默哀。
块坩埚熔制乳浊玻璃组成，嵌在铸铁框架内。
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英国《每日邮报》8月18日援引大本钟管理人员 史蒂夫·贾格斯的话报道：“清洗是一项复杂工程， 得悬在相当高的地方。我们有一支专业队伍会彻 底清洁大本钟。”
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文化标志 独立电视新闻的“十时新闻报告”以一连串的大本钟钟声 作新闻预告的配乐作开始已很多年。大本钟的钟声今天仍 会用于所有独立电视新闻频道新闻快报的新闻预告，及威 斯敏斯特宫大本钟的钟面图（因独立电视新闻公司认为以 大本钟为主题过于“大伦敦主义”，因此于2009年11月2 日起，十时新闻报告取消由伦敦天际线飞往大本钟的新闻 开场电脑动画，亦减少大本钟的图案出现，但仍保留大本 钟的钟声音效）。从1923年12月31日开始，大本钟的钟 响亦可在于英国广播公司第四台的一些新闻布告（6时正、 半晚及星期天的晚上10时正）的一小时前及英国广播公司 国际广播部听到。钟声是经由长期设置在钟楼内而连接着 广播大楼的扩音器传送的。
大本钟原先只指钟塔内的铜钟，但后 来演变成指整座钟塔。每年的夏季与 冬天时间转换时会把钟停止，进行零 件的修补、交换，钟的调音等。
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地理位置 大本钟（Big Ben，坐标： 51°30′02.2″N, 00°07′28.6″W）， 大本钟位于伦敦西敏寺北端议会大 厦98米高的钟塔内，每当议会召开 会议的时候，大钟上方的灯就会点 亮。位于威斯敏斯特桥的南面桥头， 英国议会大厦的北角，是伦敦的传 统地标。坐地铁可以在威斯敏斯特 桥站下车。
英国伦敦英文介绍_PPT
The London Eye is located in the banks of the Thames River.It is also known as the Millennium Wheel(千禧之轮） .It is the fourth largest ferris wheel in the world.
The London Eye
Big Ben
大本钟是英 国伦敦著名 古钟，建于 1895年，是 世界上最著 名的哥特式 建筑之一。
• Big Ben is the famous London antique clock,which was built in 1895.It is one of the most famous Gothic architectures in the world
bigben?大本钟大本钟是英国伦敦著名古钟建于1895年是世界上最著名的哥特式建筑之一年是世界上最著名的哥特式建筑之一
Good deeds will shine as the stars of heaven （善行如日月经天）
• London,the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Europe's largest city, one of the world's two major center city, is one of the most prosperous global city.
London Bridge
• London Bridge,located in Thams River,was founded in 1886.It is the symbol of London. • 伦敦桥位于泰晤士河 • 上，始建于1886年， 是伦敦的象征。British Mu来自eum•大英博物馆
《标准课件》兴甫L71
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1.Listen and answer the question. Has Big Ben ever gone wrong? 2.Listen and follow the video together. 3.Listen and follow one student by one student. 4.Read the text by themselves again. 5.Reading match 6. Analyze the text: First they discuss in their own groups and then share with others
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Grammar: Review KS60-69 1.KS60 2. KS61 3.KS62 4.KS64 5.KS65 6.KS66 7.KS69
Exercises
KS 60表示将要发生的事情
Instead of saying: He will arrive tomorrow. we can say、It is not only of immense size, but is extremely accurate as well.
• • • • • not only… but … as well 不但……而且 be +of +n. 用来表示人或物的特征。 We are of the same age . They are of the same height . extremely accurate 极其精确
1）take its name from 以……命名 The Hubble telescope takes its name from Hubble . 2）Sir Benjamin Hall sir+人的全名 表示……爵士 3）who引导的定语从句 4）be responsible for 为……负责 She is my child, and I am responsible for her. 她是我的孩子,我对她负责。 5）when 引导的时间状语从句 6）were being built 过去进行时被动
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• 如果皇宫正上方飘扬着英国皇家旗帜时，这表示女 王仍在宫中。如果没有的话，那就代表女王外出。
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• 西敏寺"Westminster"是西边大寺院之意，因位于 城区以西得名。早在公元8世纪时即有教堂，但规
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• 白金汉宫是英国王室的王宫和居所。1703年由白 金汉公爵所建而得名，最早称白金汉屋。1761年
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• 白金汉宫的广场中央耸立着维多利亚女王镀金雕像 纪念碑，顶上站立着展翅欲飞的胜利女神。
• 皇家卫队每天上午都在广场操练。每年4-9 月，白 金汉宫的皇家卫队都会于上午11:30-12:00举行换 岗仪式，其他月份每两天11:30举行一次。在军乐 和口令声中做各种列队表演，并举枪互致敬礼，一 派王室气象，常常吸引路人和游客围观。
初中英语故事大本钟
Story 54 Big Ben故事五十四大本钟Big Ben is not the name of a man. It is a name of the clock.大本钟不是一个人的名字，它是钟的名字。
It is in London. London is the capital city of England.它在伦敦。
伦敦是英国的首都。
The big clock has four faces. So no matter where you stand, you can read the face of the clock.大本钟有四个面，因此无论站在什么方面，你都能见到钟面。
The hands are about four meter long.大本钟的指南针大约4米长。
If you go to London, you may want to visit the House of the Parliament.如果你去伦敦，你可能想要参观议会大厦。
In that place you will find Big Ben sits at the top of the clock tower in the House of the Parliament.在那个地方你会找到坐落在英国议会大厦钟楼的大本钟。
The big clock makes a very loud noise. “Ding dong. Ding dong”- the clock strikes every quarter of an hour.大本钟的声音很大，“叮咚，叮咚”，每15分钟敲一次。
Where’s the capital city of England?A. London.B. The Big Ben.C. The House of the Parliament.。
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bell. The tower has also been referred to as St. Stephen’s Tower or The Tower ence to its bell.
◆Structure ◆Reliability ◆Culture
The main bell
The main bell, officially known as the Great Bell, is the largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster. The bell is better known by the nickname Big Ben.
Instead of using the deadbeat escapement and remoter as originally designed, Denison invented the double three-legged gravity escapement. This escapement provides the best separation between pendulum and clock mechanism. Together with an enclosed, wind-proof box sunk beneath the clock room, the Great Clock's pendulum is well isolated from external factors like snow, ice and pigeons on the clock hands, and keeps remarkably accurate time.
Clock Tower
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The Clock Tower is a turret clock
structure at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament building in Westminster, London, England. It is popularly known as Big Ben, but this name is actually
The clock mechanism itself was completed by 1854, but the tower was not fully constructed until four years later in 1858.
The clock and dials were designed by Augustus Pugin. During World War II, the Palace of Westminster was hit by German bombing , destroying the House of Commonsand causing damage to the tower's western clock face.
Other bells
Along with the main bell, the belfry houses four quarter bells which play the Westminster Quarters on the quarter hours. The four quarter bells are G sharp, F sharp, E, and B. Because the low bell (B) is struck twice in quick succession, there is not enough time to pull a hammer back, and it is supplied with two hammers on opposite sides of the bell.
Despite heavy bombing the clock ran accurately throughout the Blitz. It slowed down on New Year's Eve 1962 due to heavy snow, causing it to chime in the new year 10 minutes late.
The first 61 meters of the structure is the clock tower, consisting of brickwork with stone cladding; the remainder of the tower's height is a framed spire of cast iron. The tower is founded on a 15 by 15 meter raft, made of 3-metre thick concrete,at a depth of 7 meters below ground level. The four clock faces are 55 meters above ground.
◆Clock faces ◆The main bell ◆Other bells
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The clock faces were once large enough to allow the Clock Tower to be the largest four-faced clock in the world.
Due to ground conditions present since construction, the tower leans slightly to the north-west, by roughly 220 millimeters .Due to thermal effects it oscillates annually by a few millimeters east and west.
Big Ben can be used in the classroom to demonstrate the difference between the speed of light and the speed of sound. If a person visits London and stands at the bottom of the clock tower, they will hear the chimes of Big Ben approximately 1/6 of a second later than the bell being struck
Structure
The tower was raised as a part of Charles Barry's design for a new palace, after the old Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire on the night of October 16, 1834. The tower is designed in the Victorian Gothic style, and is 96.3 meters high.
An image of the clock tower was also used as the logo for London Films.
The clock has become a symbol for the United Kingdom and London, particularly in the visual media. When a television or film-maker wishes to quickly convey to a non-UK audience a generic location in Britain, a popular way to do so is to show an image of Big Ben, often with a Route master bus or Hackney carriage in the foreground. The sound of the clock chiming has also been used this way in audio media, but as the Westminster Quarters are heard from many other clocks and other devices, the unique nature of this particular sound has been considerably diluted.
On 29 October 2005, the mechanism was stopped for approximately 33 hours so that the clock and its chimes could be worked on. It was the lengthiest maintenance shutdown in 22 years.
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Big Ben is a focus of New Year celebrations in the United Kingdom, with radio and TV stations tuning to its chimes to welcome the start of the year.
返回 Another theory is that the bell may have been named after heavyweight boxer Benjamin Caunt who was popular at the time.
There's also a story that the bell was to be called "Victoria" in honor of Queen Victoria, but the ceremonial speeches went on so long that some joker shouted out "Oh just call it Big Ben and have done with it!" and the name stuck