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Having visited museums and churches, visitors will be delighted to try these things which can be done
and seen in London. They are well worth visiting.
London Eye
Make a reservation (预订) for London Eye before you leave the United States. The Eye is a huge
wheel that takes you up into the sky. It was built to celebrate the millennium (千禧年), and has drawn
millions of tourists ever since. Fun for the entire family, the Eye is a great way to see all the spectacular
sites, including the River Thames, Parliament, Leicester Square, and Big Ben.
Speaker's Corner
Speaker's Corner never fails to draw a crowd. Near Marble Arch in Hyde Park, a group gathers every Sunday to speak their mind. You'll hear everything from political activists to religious zealots (狂热者), and all who live between these extremes. Go shopping on Oxford Street afterward, and walk over to Trafalgar Square to see where people have toured for ages.
Kew Gardens
If you garden, or appreciate beautiful surroundings, then you will be in heaven wandering the paths of
the Royal Botanic Kew Gardens, simply known as Kew Gardens. Featuring the world's largest collection of living plants, the collections in the greenhouses and beautiful displays of foliage throughout the garden
will take your breath away. Walk around on your own, or take a guide and learn about the garden's
secrets.
Camden Town
Camden Town is well known for its pop culture ways and extensive street markets. Home to many
punk (朋克摇滚乐) performers and artists, Camden Town also hosts amazing markets on the weekends, selling goods of all types including fashion, food, books and even some rather bizarre (极其怪诞的) items.
Portobello Market
Nestled in the middle of Notting Hill, Portobello Market is one of London's most popular spots. The
market actually has several distinct sections and they are dedicated to antiques, fruits and vegetables,
fashion, and secondhand "finds". Top off a visit to Portobello with a pub lunch, a couple of pints and some lively conversation with the locals.
1. Who is the text intended for?
A. American travelers.
B. French visitors.
C. The natives.
D. Foreign tourists.
2. What do you know about London Eye?
A. It is not necessary to book a seat in advance.
B. It is designed mainly for visitors from abroad.
C. it was completed to welcome the new century.
D. It allows you to see all tourist attractions in London.
3. Speaker's Corner is famous for ________.
A. free admission
B. freedom of speech
C. its favorable location
D. the number of speakers
4. One remarkable feature of Kew Gardens is that ________.
A. it is for the royal family only
B. it helps fight against greenhouse effect
C. its scenery is the most beautiful in Britain
D. it is home to the largest number of living plants.
5. If you want to pick up a used bargain, where should you go?
A. Oxford Street.
B. Portobello Market.
C. Camden Town.
D. Leicester Square