Английский ЕГЭ - банк заданий - страница 71

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The Tower of London has many important historical buildings to explore and special events to take part in. That is why this is the most popular attraction among the foreign _____. For many people the Tower is linked with royalty, passion and treason. (TOUR)

The Tower of London has been home to the glorious British Crown Jewels since the _____ of the 14" century. Still used by the royal family today, the Crown Jewels are an essential part of any visit. (BEGIN)

The Tower was a residence for the kings and queens of England as well as being a fortress. The _____ decorated rooms of the Medieval Palace are represented as they may have appeared in the reign of Edward I. (EXPENSIVE)

Moreover, wonderful presentations by costumed guides, demonstrating medieval _____, and a large exhibition about how the historical buildings were restored can be found inside. (ACTIVE)

As any fortress the Tower is surrounded by a series of _____ defensive walls. An unusual wall walk around this eastern section provides an opportunity to see how the wall towers have been used since the 13th century. The Martin Tower, for example, houses Crowns and Diamonds exhibition. Numerous visitors can view the carefully restored rooms, various medieval relics and the armouries. (MASS)

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The ravens are the unique guardians of the Tower of London. They have patrolled the Tower ________ (30) over 900 years.

A well-known legend ________ (31) that should the ravens ever leave, the White Tower would collapse and a great disaster would happen to England.

Fortunately, these respected residents have been protected by a royal decree. They are kept at the Tower at the ________ (32) of the British government.

Ravens live up to an average of 25 years, but have been known to live up to the age of 45. These magnificent birds respond only to the Ravenmaster, a yeoman warder who ________ (33) care of their feeding and well-being.

During World War II, the number of the Tower ravens decreased dramatically, it ________ (34) its lowest point soon after the war finished. With the disturbances of the bombing only one raven was left to patrol the Tower.  New birds were soon on their way, some were drawn from the wild, some — from animal shelters.