Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Big Ben, the nickname for the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower of Parliament, will ring for the final time next Monday (August 21) at midday ahead of four years of extensive (1) _______ works.
The decision was taken to (2) _______ ringing the bell (3) _______ protect the hearing of those working on cleaning and repairing the clock. And while Londoners will miss the familiar chimes of Big Ben on a (4) _______ basis, the bell will only ring for special (5) _______, including the city’s New Year celebrations and remembrance Sunday.
Steve Jaggs, (6) _______ as Keeper of the Great Clock (a pretty great job title we’re sure you’ll agree), told BBC News that the renovation works are “essential” and will “safeguard the clock on a (7) _______ basis.”
Over the next four years, the Elizabeth Tower will be modernized with a lift and will be made more energy-efficient. The clock face will be briefly taken apart for cleaning and repairing, but will, (8) _______, continue to tell the time correctly.
The decision was taken to stop ringing the bell (3) _______ protect the hearing of those working on cleaning and repairing the clock.
so as to in order toto all are correctHướng dẫn giải:Dịch nghĩa: Quyết định đã được đưa ra để ngừng việc rung chuông nhằm bảo vệ thính giác của những người làm công việc dọn dẹp và sửa chữa đồng hồ.
