In order to give the big clock a good name, people held a meeting. Someone wanted to call it the Queen of Bells , and someone thought Victoria was good . At last, a man named Benjamin Hall stood up. He was a big man. Before he started to speak, someone shouted, “Why not call it Big Ben?” Everybody laughed and agreed with him.
From then on, Big Ben became its name. And it also became a famous building of London. People all over the world write to Big Ben. They even send bottles of oil to help keep Big Ben running. Big Ben is not only a clock but also a dear friend of people.
( ) 46. Big Ben’s birthday is __________.
( ) 47. How did Big Ben get its name?
( ) 48. “Keep very good time” means ___________
( ) 49. Which of the following is NOT true?
( ) 50. Benjamin Hall is ___________.