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(2022·辽宁省实验中学模拟)
One of the most popular travel destinations in the world, England offers almost endless possibilities for vacationers seeking fun things to do and top attractions to visit.
Tower of London
Built in 1078 by William the Conqueror, the White Tower is home to amazing exhibits, such as Line of Kings, the world’s oldest visitor attraction, established in 1652. Oilier highlights include the impressive Crown Jewels exhibition, classic Yeoman Warder Tours.
If you’re traveling with children, be sure to check for special events for kids, including “Knights School”and other immersive programs that provide a fun insight into the castle’s history.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is Europe’s best-known prehistoric monument. It’s so popular that visitors need to reserve a ticket in advance to guarantee entry. Exhibitions at the excellent Stonehenge visitor center set the stage for a visit explaining through audio-visual experiences and more than 250 ancient objects how the enormous stones were established between 3000 and 1500 B．C., and sharing information about life during this time.
The British Museum
With collections of antiquities that are among the world’s finest, the British Museum holds more than 13 million artifacts from Egypt, Greece，the Roman Empire and China. The most famous artifacts are the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Athens. Besides, the Ancient Egyptian collection is the largest outside of Cairo, and the hoard of Roman silver, unearthed in Suffolk in 1942, is nothing short of impressive.
Warwick Castle
If you’re looking for a truly memorable English excursion for the whole family, and one that offers a fascinating insight into life through exhibitions, you couldn’t do much better than visit Warwick Castle. Located in the beautiful city of Warwick on the River Avon, this impressive fortress has dominated the landscape and history of the region for more than 900 years.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。介绍了英格兰的四个受游客欢迎的旅游地。
1．What do we know about the destination Stonehenge？__D__
A．It reflects life of different stages.
B．Children can enjoy special events for them.
C．It is more suitable for a family tour.
D．Tourists had better book tickets in advance.
解析：细节理解题。根据Stonehenge部分中的“It’s so popular that visitors need to reserve a ticket in advance to guarantee entry.”可知，游客需要提前预订门票才能确保进入。故选D。
2．Where can visitors appreciate exhibits from different countries?
__C__
A．Tower of London. B．Stonehenge.
C．The British Museum. D．Warwick Castle.
解析：细节理解题。根据The British Museum部分中的“With collections of antiquities that are among the world’s finest...from Egypt, Greece，the Roman Empire and China.”可知，大英博物馆收藏了世界上最好的古董，人们可以在博物馆看到来自不同国家的展品。故选C。
3．What do the four tourist destinations have in common？__A__
A．Wonderful exhibits.
B．Impressive landscapes.
C．An extremely long history.
D．An audio-visual experience.
解析：推理判断题。根据这四个旅游地中的“amazing exhibits, best-known...Exhibitions..., The most famous artifacts....，through exhibitions”可知，它们的共同特点是人们在这四个地方都可以看到精彩的展览。故选A。
