After a long winter, spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring London’s green spaces.
Explore London’s parks and gardens
Springtime is one of the perfect times of year to explore London’s parks and gardens, when the city’s Royal Parks will be blooming with flowers. Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas (杜鹃花) at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St James’s Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.
Enjoy entertainments (娱乐活动) at a spring festival
There are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring. Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival, the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival; head to Shakespeare’s Globe, which hosts open-air Shakespeare performances from late April to early October.
Get active
Warmer weather means there’s no excuse for staying indoors, so go for a walking or cycling tour of London. Alternatively (或者), walk the Thames Path, which follows the river all the way from central London to the countryside; make the most of London’s Boris Bikes, which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour. If you’re really looking for a challenge, sign up for the famous London Marathon, held annually in April.
Take to the waters
Whether cruising (乘船游览) along the River Thames, hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice, there are lots of fun ways to get out on the water in London. Held every year since 1829, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from England’s most famous universities to compete against each other, and draws huge crowds of people to watch.
1. Which of the following is true according to the text?
A.You can see Buckingham Palace from St James’s Park. |
B.London’ Boris Bikes are free to use for a whole day. |
C.Outdoor Shakespeare performances are held only in spring. |
D.The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race has a history of over 200 years. |
2. If you are interested in British culture, you are advised to__________.
A.visit Richmond Park | B.row a boat in Hyde Park |
C.attend the festivals in London | D.walk the Thames Path |
3. According to the writer, which of the following activities challenges you most?
A.Watching the Boat Race. | B.Joining in the London Marathon. |
C.Cruising along the River Thames. | D.Cycling around London. |