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The affection name given to the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster is ______.

A．Big Ben.
B．Tower of London.
C．Golden Gate Bridge.
D．St. Paul's Cathedral.

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The affection name given to the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster is ______.

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