The Bell Ringer

Before listening

Every town and large village in Britain and Ireland has a church. Most of these churches have bells. These are usually found in bell towers.

Church bells ring on special occasions like weddings and funeral. Today there are an estimated 40,000 volunteers ringing the bells in Britain’s churches.

Quick Check: True or false?

1. Very few churches now have bells.
2. Church bells are usually housed in a bell tower or belfry T

English Language Level: intermediate: A21B1

Listening: This is the first part of a story about a bell ringer

https://youtu.be/gUh1Xz6cvB4?si=O60fPrwV1-ccJU1P

Listening: Quick Check – choose from words below to fill the gaps

1. There once was a —– church with a bell tower
2. Bob Buxton —– the church bell for sixty five years.
3. On his — birthday Bob —
4. They bishop said, “I can’t find anyone to — you, Bob.
5. The bishop’s — is getting married.

rung * tall * tiny * retired * niece * 9th * 90th * release * replace

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