Task Two
Read and Answer

Look at these pictures of Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace. Read all about them and answer the questions.


Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a bridge on the River Thames in London near to the Tower of London. It was built one hundred years ago. When ships need to go underneath, the two sides lift up. There is an interesting museum inside the two tall towers.

Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is a very big house where Queen Elizabeth lives with her husband. Her husband is called Prince Philip. Every morning soldiers march in front of the Palace for the "Changing of the Guard." Thousands of tourists watch the soldiers and take pictures. They hope to see the Queen.
Now answer the questions:
  1. What is the name of the River below Tower Bridge?
  2. How old is the bridge?
  3. Meet the London Dragon!
  4. What happens when ships go under the bridge?
  5. Where is Tower Bridge Museum?
  6. Who lives in Buckingham Palace?
  7. When do the soldiers march in front of the palace?
  8. What do the tourists do?
  9. Who do the tourists hope to see?
  10. Which city are Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace in?

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