一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you are travelling in Britain,besides so many world-class things to see and do in London,planning a day trip away from it can also be worthwhile.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge consists of a group of huge standing stones.The 5,000-year-old stones are one of the world’s biggest mysteries that no one has figured out yet.While exploring Stonehenge,you can imagine wildly and decide for yourself how the stones came to be there and why.Although you can’t touch the stones,you can walk among them and feel the changes of seasons.
Windsor
Most people visit Windsor to see Windsor Castle,where the Queen spends most of her time.The castle itself could keep you busy for days.The best way to appreciate Windsor Castle is to approach via the Long Walk,a straight road where there are no cars,but you might see some deer.
Oxford
Oxford is best known for its world-famous university.The large student population keeps the atmosphere young and fresh,though there’s no shortage of history if you want it.30 colleges make up the university itself.A tour of the colleges is a must—HarryPotter fans will recognise various locations used in the movies.
Bath
Founded by the Romans,who used the area’s springs to create a spa retreat,Bath’s now the best tourist attraction of Southwest England.Visitors never miss the Roman Bath Complex,which is divided into four main parts—the Bath House,the Sacred Spring,the Roman Temple and the museum,which displays fascinating finds from the historical ruins of the city.
21.What remains a mystery about Stonehenge?
A.How long it has been there.
B.Why the stones can’t be touched.
C.How the stones came there.
D.Why it changes with seasons.
22.If you want to visit some shooting sites of HarryPotter,you should go to .
A.London
B.Oxford University
C.Windsor Castle
D.Bath House
23.We can learn from the text that .
A.the historical ruins of Bath are not worth visiting
B.London is no longer a popular tourist destination
C.visitors will be received by the Queen in Windsor Castle
D.the large number of college students adds freshness to Oxford
