Проект: The Tower of London

Автор: Саакян Валерия

МОУ «Вейделевская» СОШ Вейделевский район

Белгородская обл. Учитель: Котова Наталья Викторовна

УМК “English 8”

« Halt! Who goes there?»

« The Keys.»

« Whose Keys?»

« Queen Elizabeth`s Keys.»

« God preserve Queen Elizabeth.»

« Amen!»

Every British associates these words with the Tower of London. And I know that these words can be heard every night just before 10 o` clock. They mean that the Tower`s been locked up for the night. More than that, the Ceremony of the Keys is at least 700 years old. But do you know what the Tower is? It has been many things: a palace, a fortress, a prison, a place of execution and a Zoo. Today the Tower is best known as a historical museum.

Probably, everybody knows about the symbols of the Tower. One of them is ravens. There are always at least 6 ravens at the Tower. Most of all, they bring good luck to Britain, if they stay at the Tower. That`s why they get “paid” meat and biscuits every day. Besides, their wings are cut so that they can`t fly away. But ravens are not very friendly.

The next important peculiarity of the Tower is the Beefeaters. They used to guard the Tower and its prisoners. Today they work mostly as guides. Moreover, they show people around and tell stories about all the terrible things that have happened here. The beefeaters wear special uniform .Of course, they respect Queen Elizabeth the second.

In conclusion, I can say that British people are proud of traditions of their country. They love Great Britain so much and can not imagine their life without the Tower, because this famous historical place is the heart of Britain.

What is the Tower?

The Tower has been a fortress,

a prison,

a palace,

a place of execution,

a Zoo.

Today the Tower is best known as a historical

museum

About 150 people and 6 ravens live

here

The symbol of the Tower is Ravens

The beefeaters are used

to guard the Tower

Thank you very much for your attention Thanks for your attention!