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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.
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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. Other 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.
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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 BC,and sharing information about life during this time.
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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.
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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.
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1. Where can visitors appreciate exhibits from different countries?
A. Tower of London. B. Stonehenge. C. The British Museum. D. Warwick Castle.
2. What do we know about the destination Stonehenge?
A. It reflects life of different stages. B. It provides fun games for children.
C. It is more suitable for a family tour. D. It encourages tourists to book tickets.
3. What do the four tourist destinations have in common?
A. Wonderful exhibits. B. Impressive landscapes.
C. An extremely long history D. An audio-visual experience.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个英国著名的旅游景点：伦敦塔，巨石阵，大英博物馆，沃里克城堡。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三部分中“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.(大英博物馆拥有世界上最好的文物收藏，收藏了来自埃及、希腊、罗马帝国和中国的1300多万件文物)”可知，大英博物馆有许多不同国家的展品。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二部分中“It's so popular that visitors need to reserve a ticket in advance to guarantee entry.(它非常受欢迎，游客需要提前预订门票，以保证进入)”可知，进入巨石阵需要提前订票。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分中“Other highlights include the impressive Crown Jewels exhibition, classic Yeoman Warder Tours.(其他的亮点包括令人印象深刻的皇冠珠宝展览，经典的Yeoman Warder Tours)”；第二段部分中“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 BC,and sharing information about life during this time. (在著名的巨石阵游客中心的展览为参观奠定了基础，通过视听体验和250多件古代物品解释了这些巨大的石头是如何在公元前3000年到1500年之间建立起来的，并分享了这一时期的生活信息)”；第三段部分中“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. (大英博物馆拥有世界上最好的文物收藏，收藏了来自埃及、希腊、罗马帝国和中国的1300多万件文物。最著名的手工艺品是来自雅典帕台农神庙的埃尔金大理石雕塑)”以及第四部分中“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. (如果你正在为全家寻找一次真正难忘的英语旅行，并且通过展览来深入了解生活，那么没有什么比参观沃里克城堡更好的了)”可知，这四个旅游目的地的共同之处在于都提到了陈列的精美展览品。故选A。
