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If you have come to Britain, there are some beautiful places you can’t miss. Below are four that you can enjoy during your trip to Britain.
Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are a range of hills measuring about 2,000 square kilometers, designated as an area of outstanding beauty and shared by countries of Somerset, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Sometimes known as “The Heart of England”, the hills are small but perfectly formed and dotted with pleasant towns and well-preserved old villages inhabited mainly by well-preserved old English folk.
Bath
Bath is a historic Roman and Georgian spa city. It is a World Heritage(遗产) site, situated in 100 miles west of London and 15miles southeast of the nearest big city, Bristol. A unique city, Bath is famous for its hot springs, Roman period baths, medieval heritage and stately Georgain architecture. The famous English writer Jane Austen spent some time there, and her novel is a satire of the social life of the city at the time. Many of the sites she mentioned are still able to be visited in the city today.
Much Wenlock
The Shropshire town of Much Wenlock is a characteristically English town, off the beaten track, but well worth a visit. Not only is Much Wenlock a stunning beautiful medieval town, but it also played a part in the birth of the modern Olympic Games. Much Wenlock is the birthplace of William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement and founder of the Wenlock Olympian society. In recognition of its sporting heritage, the 2012 London Olympic Games named one of their mascots Wenlock.
Castle Combe
Nestled in a wooded Cotswold valley, with the ambling Bybrook River flowing through its heart, Castle Combe is a truly delightful example of the traditional English village. Architecturally, little has changed since the 15th century. There are no street lights or TV aerials and you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and you will understand why it has won the “Prettiest Village in England” award so many times. Castle Combe is also a favored location for Hollywood film and television companies.
21. In which place can we have a hot bath?
A. Castle Combe. B. Costwolds. C. Bath. D. Much Wenlock.
22. According to the passage, we find the four places ______.
A. charming and ancient B. ancient and crowded
C. large and lonely D. green and modern
23. What is the purpose of the author’s writing this passage?
A. To call on people to protect old places. B. To introduce some places worth a visit.
C. To make the four places world-known. D. To promote tourism in the four places.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B
【解析】
这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了英国四个风景优美的小镇。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。从文章Bath部分中的“spa city”和“Bath is famous for its hot springs”可知，在Bath能洗温泉澡。故选C项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。全文描述了四个历史悠久，风景优美，极富魅力的英国古老小镇，这是他们的共同特征。故选A项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。通读文章内容可知，本文主要向读者介绍了英国四个历史悠久又风景优美的地方，且由文章中心段首段可知，作者写作本文的目的在于向读者推荐和介绍英国值得一游的景点。故选B项。
