UNIT 7. HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE CAPITAL? » Стр.114 (4)

Ask and answer in pairs. 1. What does the Gherkin look like? – It looks like a rocket. 2. Who is the architect of the building? – The architect is Norman Foster. 3. In what way was it built? – It was built in such a way as to save energy, so the heating and cooling costs are not too high. 4. How often do people choose Members of Parliament in the UK? – People choose them in elections which take place every 5 years. 5. What is Big Ben’s weight? – Big Ben weights 13.7 tonnes. 6. What is the task of Parliament? – The task of Parliament is to make laws. 7. Why do people like walking over the Millennium Bridge? – People like walking over it because there is no traffic on it. 8. When was the bridge opened? – It was opened in 2000. 9. Why was the bridge closed? – It was closed because people felt a gentle movement underfoot. 10. What is the title of the film where the Millennium Bridge is destroyed? – The film is called «Harry Potter and the Half – Blood Prince».