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                                                             A)  a royal flag typically serves as a symbol of the
                                                                monarch’s supreme authority as a ruler
               The coronation ceremony is a centuries-old
               tradition in England that honours the ascension   B)  at the coronation, the monarch wears a
               of a new monarch to the throne. The ceremony     brand-new crown that is made specially for
               is usually held at Westminster Abbey, one of     them
               London’s most iconic buildings. As one might
               expect, the ceremony is rich in symbolism, thanks   C)  whatever the political climate, the coronation
               to the many rituals and traditions that have been   remains of the utmost significance to the British
               passed down through the ages. For instance,
               during the ceremony, the new monarch dons a   D)  despite its significance to the British, the
               crown that has belonged to previous kings and    ceremony is overlooked by foreign visitors
               queens of England. They also hold a sceptre,   E)  the location for the ceremony is an
               which symbolises their power as rulers. One of the   unremarkable example of British architecture
               most memorable parts of this event is when the
               crown is placed on the monarch’s head, and he or
               she is proclaimed king or queen. The ceremony
               is not only a spectacle for tourists and history
                u  s   ut  t  s a so a dee    s      a t eve t t at
               symbolises the country’s monarchy and its place
               in British society. Regardless of the changes in
               the political landscape over the centuries, the   A)  The history and architecture of Westminster
               coronation ceremony has always been a persistent   Abbey
               part of English culture.
                                                             B)  The cultural and political landscape of England

                                                             C)  The origins of the British monarchy

                                                             D)  The role of tourism in preserving English
                                                                traditions
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                                                             E)  The cultural and historical importance of the
               A)  the formal ascension of a new monarch to the
                 throne                                         coronation ceremony

               B)  the  traditions and customs passed down from
                 generation to generation

               C)  the monarch carrying a sceptre that represents
                 the supreme power

               D)  the fact that it takes place in such an iconic
                 location as Westminster Abbey

               E)  the crown worn by the new monarch belongs to
                 the previous king or queen
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