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1) Is Big Ben a clock or a bell?
2) The tower of Big Ben is a symbol of London and Britain, isn't it? And what tower and clock are the symbols of Russia? Where and when can you hear the Russian symbol?
3) The Tower of London is very old, isn't it? What is it famous for?
4) Who founded Westminster Abbey?
5) Where does the English Parliament work? Do you know where the Russian Parliament works?

1. Big Ben is a bell.

2. Yes, it is. The tower of Big Ben is a symbol of London and Britain.

The Spasskaya Tower and its clock are the symbols of Russia. The clock that strikes every quarter of an hour is on the Spassky Tower. We can hear it in Moscow every quarter of an hour.

3.  Yes, it is. It is famous for its long history.

4.  According to legend Westminster Abbey was founded by St. Peter and was built by Edward the Confessor.

5. The English Parliament works in the Houses of Parliament (the Palace of Westminster in London).

The Russian Parliament is the Federal Assembly. It consists of the State Duma, which is the lower house, and the Federation Council, which is the upper house. The State Duma works in the State Duma Building  at 1 Okhotny Ryad Street, Moscow. The Federation Council's meeting place is the Federation Council Building.