The Big Ben. The world-known clock. Everyday about 500 tourists come to London to see the Big Ben. Built in 1858, it was named after an architect whose name was Ben (Benjamin). The interesting fact is that you are not allowed to get inside the Big Ben if you aren’t an Englishman. No tourists allowed. Piccadilly Circus. The place is far from what is called “a circus”. It is a well-known meeting point of the city. It has become so popular, that is now considered to be a place to visit for all the tourists. London Eye. It is one of the biggest observation wheels in the world. Its height is 135 meters. It has 32 cabins which symbolize 32 districts of London. It takes 30 minutes to make a full circle. But it is the view you will never forget. The cost is about £20.
Russia is the biggest country in the world. Its territory is enormous and sometimes it seems to be even boundless. Flora and fauna of Russia will certainly amaze you. There is a huge variety of plants, trees, species of animals and insects. Moreover, Russia is famous for its big cities. There are many of them, for instance, Moscow and St. Petersburg. The sights of these cities are beautiful, outstanding and marvelous. Also there are a lot of places of interest and big malls. Russians seem to be quite friendly, however there are a lot of negative prejudices and stereotypes spread by foreigners.
1 People marry for different reasons. 2 Some people are afraid to go through life alone. 3 Some (people) cannot live alone and need someone to look after them. 4 There are those who simply need company. 5 Generally, people, especially women, want to have children. 6 They believe, rightly or wrongly, that it is easier to raise children in a family. 7 When both parents work, the family has more money to spend on their children. 8 The family can afford to buy better food and clothes. 9 It shows that there are economic reasons for starting a family. 10 When children grow up, they often provide care and support for their elderly parents. 11 Old people are usually weak and often get sick. 12 They really need their children’s help. 13 Old parents are happier in each other’s company because old people love talking, and they always have someone to talk to. 14. When one of the parents is taken to hospital, the other is supposed to visit the sick one there. 15 Finally, when one of them goes to the better world, the remaining relatives bury him, and plant flowers on his grave.16 None of these things happen to those who have no family
The world-known clock. Everyday about 500 tourists come to London to see the Big Ben. Built in 1858, it was named after an architect whose name was Ben (Benjamin). The interesting fact is that you are not allowed to get inside the Big Ben if you aren’t an Englishman. No tourists allowed.
Piccadilly Circus.
The place is far from what is called “a circus”. It is a well-known meeting point of the city. It has become so popular, that is now considered to be a place to visit for all the tourists.
London Eye.
It is one of the biggest observation wheels in the world. Its height is 135 meters. It has 32 cabins which symbolize 32 districts of London. It takes 30 minutes to make a full circle. But it is the view you will never forget. The cost is about £20.