The chimes (钟声) of Big Ben are recognised by almost everyone in Britain, and by 【小题1】 (million) of people all over the world.

The name “Big Ben” is generally used 【小题2】 (refer) to the big clock tower itself; but in reality, “Big Ben” is just the name of the biggest bell in the tower, the bell that chimes on the hour.

The famous clock tower 【小题3】 (build) in the 1850s, after the Houses of Parliament burned down. The original “Big Ben” bell weighed 16 tons, and was made in the north of England. However, after it had reached London, it cracked. A new Big Ben bell, 【小题4】 (weigh) about 13.5 tons, was made to take the place of it. This bell was put in place in 1859.

Since then, there have been several incidents. Once the clock stopped when a pot of paint got stuck between 【小题5】 (it) hands. And in 1976, the clock stopped for 26 days, 【小题6】 a part of the mechanism broke.

Between 1983 【小题7】 1985, the clock tower was 【小题8】(complete) cleaned and repaired; but thirty years later, engineers thought that the tower and the clock were both in need of immediate repairs. The work began in 2017, and Big Ben will finally begin 【小题9】 new life in the year 2022.

At night, the clock faces are lit up from inside. Originally they were lit up by gas lamps; then, for most of the twentieth century, 【小题10】 electricity. Now the faces are lit up by “green” low-energy light bulbs.

On September 17, 2023, the Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er gained World Heritage Site status,【小题1】(become) a new Chinese entry on that list.This means that it has been recognized as【小题2】important place of cultural significance.【小题3】(locate) about 1,500 meters above the sea level, the heritage site in Pu’er, Yunnan province contains five large-scale, well-preserved old tea forests. It is the first World Heritage Site with the theme of tea. It was【小题4】(joint) created by ancestors of Blang people, who immigrated to Jingmai Mountain in the tenth century, and【小题5】the ancestors of Dai people.【小题6】(they) contributions have turned it into a unique【小题7】beautiful place that we see today. To ensure lastingly inherited(继承) outstanding universal values of the old tea forests, China will better guide local communities【小题8】(join)in protection and regulate tourism. It will also advance international cooperation and cultural exchanges in the World Heritage circle. The heritage site presents the【小题9】(ecology) wisdom that can be inspiring for sustainable 【小题10】(develop) of the world today.

Each city has its own unique cultural symbol,【小题1】(break) the similarity of cities. The【小题2】(significance) cultural symbols such as Beijing’s Forbidden City, Hangzhou’s West Lake and suzhou’s gardens have helped form strong cultural confidence.

Qinhuangdao is focusing on fashion tourism. A first-class international tourist city needs wold tourist attractions, and Qinhuangdao seems【小题3】 ( have ) some ,The Great Wall is world-class, and so【小题4】 (be) the Beidaihe wetlands.

Qinhuangdao has successfully transferred the world’s unique cultural symbol，The Classic ofMountains and Seas，into the city’s cultural【小题5】( develop). Qinhuangdao is the only city in China【小题6】(name) after an emperor’s imperial name.The West Port of Qinhuangdao is near the legendary place where Qin Shi Huang【小题7】( seek ) immortality(永生) into the sea. At the West Port cruise terminal, the 350-meter-long giant murall The Illustrations of Mountains and Seas reaches far away by the waves of the Bohai Sea. It is presenting the ancient wonder of the book which is rich【小题8】myths and legends to foreign visitors and sending Eastern culture and philosophical thoughts to a wider stage.

A distinctive and unique city cultural symbol can improve recognition and identity,【小题9】 will help to enhance the city’s attractiveness. With a cultural symbol, there is cultural confidence,and it is【小题10】deepest power a city has.