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1. Read the story  

The Tower of  London.

The Tower of London is an old fortress on the river Thames. Many tourists from Russia, Japan, the USA, Brazil, China and other countries visit it every day. Now there are many high buildings around the Tower, so it does not look very big.

 Three hundred years ago it was one of the king’s palaces. There were a lot of brave knights and princesses in beautiful dresses. It was also a prison. Many people were murdered there. Some people say there are ghosts in the Tower.

 Today the Tower is a museum. Tourists can see the Crown Jewels of the English kings and queens, and the ravens too. There are seven ravens in the Tower of London. Guides can tell you a lot of stories about them. People say these birds keep the Tower and the city of London safe.

2. Write whether these facts are true (T) or false (F):

1. The Tower of London is an old cinema on the river Thames.
2. Now the Tower looks very big.
3. 300 years ago it was one of the king’s palaces.
4. It was also a prison.
5. Some people say there are ghosts in the Tower.
6. Today the Tower is a museum.
7. Tourists can see the Crown Jewels of the French kings and queens.
8. There are a lot of ducks in the Tower of London.
9. Ravens keep the Tower and the city safe.
10. Many tourists from different countries visit the Tower every day.

Keys:

1. False   2. False   3. True   4. True   5. True

6. True   7. False   8. False   9. True   10. True