With its architecturally defined profile, this is one of London's most popular historical buildings. Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham. Later restored by Nash, the present facade was planned by Sir Aston Webb in 1913. At the west end of the Mall, Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the Sovereign.
When the Queen is here, the royal standard flutters over the palace. The Royal Mews, in Buckingham Palace Road, house the coaches and horses used on all state occasions and are open to the public on Wednesday and Thursday. The Queen's Gallery, also in Buckingham Palace Road; has especial exhibitions from the Royal collection and may be visited every day except Monday. In its entirety, the Palace and the beautiful gardens which surround it occupy an area of approximately 40 acres. Altogether this is one of the most interesting places in London for the tourist.
The ceremony of the Changing of the Guard that takes place daily at eleven o'clock in the morning. Every day a large crowd of people gather to see this famous and traditional ceremony. It is an event that, in spite of its regularity, appears to be a solemn classical ritual, of purely British flavour.
Buckingham Palace is not only the royal residence: it's a small city under one roof. It has a cinema, a post-office, some caffees and a restaurant, a hospital and even a night club. More than 700 people work here every day.
Choose the best answer, A, B or C.
1) The rubbish collectors aren't coming this Monday, ?B. are they
2) Let's just try one more shop, then go home, ?A. shall we
3) Pay for the coffees while I go to the toilet, ?C. would you
4) There's no reason to worry about this interview, ?B. Is there
5) 'Ross wants to come with us tomorrow.' '? That's fine.'A. Does he
6) I'm not sure whether dinner this evening.C. all the guests want
7) Don't ask Gerald to help you - he doesn't even know what time ! A. it is
8) 'We don't think a holiday together is a good idea.' '.., really.'C. Nor do we
9) 'Elena wants to have the meeting after work.' 'Jane so let's do that.'
B. does too
10) 'Let's leave now. I'm exhausted.' '! Just one more dance, please.' C. Oh, I'm not
11) 'Can I try the advanced class, then?' 'OK, I .'A. suppose so you can
12) 'We can't go into the school during the holiday.' '! How are we supposed to get all our preparation done?'B. That's crazy
13) 'Shall we get a red tablecloth?' ' I prefer white.'A. Personally
14) So, that's today's session finished. , what time are you coming on Wednesday?C. By the way
15) 'You completely forgot to tell me about the meeting!' 'I you!' A. did tell
16) 'The builder wants £100 an hour.' 'But that's ridiculous!'B. so
17) 'Bob has cancelled the order for the music system.' 'Why has he done that?' A. on earth
18) Have you seen the new celebrity magazine, , the one with Orlando Bloom on the cover?C. you know
19) What's this ? Is it a kind of sugar?A. stuff
20) Is that all clear then? , let's move on to the next topic.C. Right