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Buckingham Palace Tour
Watching the traditional changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace is a must when in London, and on this 4．5hour you’ll get to experience this event, as well as other typical British traditions. The package combines three major attractions: the changing of the guard, a tour of the State Apartments and traditional afternoon tea. The guided tour passes through St. James Park before stopping to watch the guard ceremony with soldiers dressed in traditional uniforms, followed by entry into Buckingham Palace for an audio tour. After, travelers will head to a luxury hotel for traditional afternoon tea, scones and sandwiches.
Thames River Sightseeing Cruise
Afternoon tea is a British tradition, and to make this casual, elegant experience even more relaxing, you can combine it with a sightseeing cruise of London’s Thames River, the main waterway that flows through the heart of the city. Board a windowlined vessel for an hourandahalf voyage from Tower Pier to Westminster that includes traditional tea service with pastries, scones and sandwiches. The boat will float past iconic sites like the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, as well as Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre. On the return, feel free to wander the outside deck for photos and listen to informative commentary from the staff.
London Royal Parks Bike Tour
London has some spectacular parks that are located among the city’s most famous attractions and a guided bike tour is a fun and relaxing way to cover a lot of ground quickly and experience these lovely public spaces. The fourhour, morning or afternoon bike tour begins in Central London where bicycles and helmets are issued, followed by a leisurely ride through Westminster to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben with narration from the tour guide followed by busy Trafalgar Square. Next, the ride heads to all four Royal Parks: Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St James’s Park. Before returning to the start, riders can visit the Princess Diana Memorial at Kensington Palace.
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip
If you’re interested in exploring some of the worldfamous attractions outside of London, consider booking the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. The fullday tour departs from London in an airconditioned bus, spans about nine hours and includes three of England’s architectural gems. The first stop is the Queen’s official residence: Windsor Castle for audio tours and a chance to see the changing of the guard followed be free time to explore the streets of Windsor. Next up is a visit to the mysterious UNESCO site of Stonehenge, followed by a walking tour of the city of Oxford. Along the way, the guide points out historical landmarks and other attractions and provides an indepth commentary. Food and beverages are not included, but you can pick something up in Windsor.
1．Which tour is the shortest?
A．Buckingham Palace Tour.
B．Thames River Sightseeing Cruise.
C．London Royal Parks Bike Tour.
D．Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip.
2．All the above tours are in London, except ________.
A．Buckingham Palace Tour
B．Thames River Sightseeing Cruise
C．London Royal Parks Bike Tour
D．Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip
3．If you choose the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip, you may ______.
A．see three gems B．visit the Queen’s official residence
C．board a vessel D．visit the Princess Diana Memorial
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四个特色的英国旅行行程，包括行程时间和旅行安排等。
1．B 细节理解题。通览四个旅行行程有关内容可知，Thames River Sightseeing Cruise行程最短。故选B项。
2．D 细节理解题。根据Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip部分中“If you’re interested in exploring some of the worldfamous attractions outside of London, consider booking the Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip. ”可知，除了Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip，其他行程均在伦敦。故选D项。
3．B 细节理解题。根据Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip部分中“The first stop is the Queen’s official residence: Windsor Castle for audio tours and a chance to see the changing of the guard followed be free time to explore the streets of Windsor. ”可知，如果您选择Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Day Trip，您可以参观女王的官邸。故选B项。
