Read and translate the text “Big Ben”.

The big clock on the tower of the Palace of Westminster in London is often called Big Ben. But Big Ben is really the bell of the clock. It is the biggest clock bell in Britain. It weighs 13.5 tons. The clock tower is 318 feet high. You have to go up 374 steps to reach the top. So the clock looks small from the pavement below the tower. But its face is 23 feet wide. It would only just fit into some classrooms. The minute-hand is 14 feet long. Its weight is equal to that of two bags of coal. The hour-hand is 9 feet long. The clock bell is called Big Ben after Sir Benjamin Hall. He had the job to see that the bell was put up.
Sir Benjamin was a big man. One day he said in Parliament, "Shall we call the bell St. Stephen's?" St. Stephen's is the name of the tower. But someone said for a joke, "Why not call it Big Ben?" Now the bell is known all over the world by that name.

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Grammar Task № 8

Put the right form of “to be “

1. You speak English fluently. ___ you from Britain?
2. I____ sorry, I____ late again. Tomorrow I ‘ll try to be in time.
3. He ___at home only in the evening because he____ very busy at work. He is preparing for the business trip.
4. How much____ this lovely dress? I____ sure it’ll suit me.
5. Haven’t seen you for ages! How___ you? How___ your family and a little daughter?
6. It’s a pity! I will not come to the party tonight. I___ in my office working over the project.
7. Whose coat______this? I think It___ mine.
8. I___ thirsty. Would you be so kind to bring me a glass of water, please?
9. We’ll have a party tomorrow. Will you join us? I’d love to. I____ glad to meet all my friends!
10.Call me back tomorrow. I_____at home in the evening.

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Grammar Task № 9

Fill in with “some” or “any”

1. Is there … milk in the fridge?
2. There is … water in the glass.
3. Would you like … biscuit?
4. There isn’t … Coke in the bottle.
5. Are there … students in the classroom?
6. There aren’t … tomatoes on the plate.

7. I have … money in my pocket.

8. I bought a loaf of bread and … cheese at the supermarket yesterday.

9. Don't close the door. There are still … children outside.

10. There aren't … books on this topic in the library.

Grammar Task № 10