I come from Cambridge, a beautiful city in the east of England. It is on the river Cam and has a population of about 120,000. My hometown is ________ famous for its university. Many famous people ________ here, such as Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. There are lots of old buildings and ________ to visit. Students and tourists enjoy trips along the river by boat.

Cambridge is 80 kilometers from London. London is in the ________ of England and it is on the River Thames. It has a population of about seven and a half million, so it is ________ and busier than Cambridge. It is about 2,000 years old, and it is famous for Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge.

England itself is ________ of an island, and you are always near the sea. The small villages and beaches on the coast are popular for holidays. Tourists like the ________ of low mountains and beautiful lakes in the north, and the hills and pretty villages in the south. ________ in England you will notice how green the countryside is.

     It is never very hot in summer ________ very cold in winter. So come and see England ________ time of the year, but bring an umbrella with you. You will need it most days.

Questions: What’s the best way to travel from London to Amsterdam?

I am planning to travel from London to Amsterdam. How long does the journey take and what is the best way to travel? Could you ________ tell me about the trains or ships to get there? The more information, the better. Thanks!

Best answer: There are four ways to travel.

A journey by train is more relaxing than by coach, but ________ more expensive. When you go by train, buy your ticket a long time before you travel. It’s usually cheaper.

You can go by car and by ship across the North Sea. This is the most comfortable way to travel but also the most expensive. ________ your ticket before you book your hotel. Remember that parking in Amsterdam is very expensive, so stay outside the city centre and travel in by bus or train.

The third ________ is by coach. This is usually the cheapest, but in summer, the coaches sometimes get crowded! And it takes you about twelve hours to get there. However, it will not cost as much as going by train.

Finally, you can fly. It’s the fastest and the ________ cheapest, but you may have to wait for hours at the airport because of bad weather.

Well, I hope this helps! Have a great trip!