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.
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1 his friend must translate this article without a dictionary.
2.Someone locked the front door.
3.They said they finished their work on time.
4.Someone broke my favorite Cup.
5.I think people will forget that very soon.
6.they translated this book last year.
7.They'll tell you when to come.
8.Where will they build a new library?
9.I wonder if they'll listen to him.
10.We've already Packed everything.
11.They told us they were discussing the matter that day.
12.When will they build this theatre?
13.They told me to come at 5: 00 yesterday.
14I will send him my new address.
15.When did you finish work yesterday?
16 we met with a delegation at the station.
17.They usually get Newspapers at 8ocl morning .
18.How many houses do they build every year?
19.When will they send this letter?
20.We saw a ship in the distance.