1 . The London Eye remains temporarily closed but in line with the Government's roadmap out of lockdown we plan to reopen from 17th May.You can pre-book now. Further information can be found here.

What to Expect

The London Eye soars 443 fee into the sky and views stretching25 miles every direction.Since opening in 2000,it has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike.This is the UK's most popular visitor attraction,visited by over 3.5 million people a year.

Each London Eye capsule holds up to 25 passengers comfortably. All capsules are fully air-conditioned and rotate (旋转)on a special device designed to keep everyone upright as the wheel makes a slow but progressive rotation.The full rotation lasts 30 minutes of an ever changing view of this dynamic city.

Opening Times

■September to May 10:00am—8:00pm daily

■June 10:00am—9:00pm daily

■July 10:00am—9:30pm daily

■August 10:00am—-8:30pm daily

■Not open on Christmas Day or during maintenance period.

Ticket Prices

Adult: January to March ₤15.00 April to December ₤15.50

Child (5-15 years): January to March ₤7.50 April to December ₤7.75

Child under 5 years: free

Senior (60 plus): ₤12.00

Booking line

■9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Sunday

■Telephone: 0870 5000 600

1. Which of the following does the London Eye ride offer?

A．A 30-minute fast rotation.

B．An insight into its long history.

C．A 360°moving view of the city.

D．A non-chargeable admission.

2. When is the London Eye open in January?

A．10:00am—-8:00pm.

B．100am-9:00pm.

C．10:00am-—9:30pm.

D．10:00am—8:30pm.

3. What's the charge for a young couple with a 5-year-old boy who visit on the reopening

A．₤30

B．₤31

C．₤37.5

D．₤38.75

2 . John sent for a doctor because his wife was ill. He called the doctor and made sure they would meet at five. He arrived at the doctor‘s at twenty to five. He thought, "It‘s a little bit earlier. I‘ll wait for a moment. It‘s good to keep the time. "

Then he stopped his car in front of the doctor‘s. He looked around and saw a noisy square (广场) not far from here. He went there and sat down on a chair to enjoy the last light of afternoon sun and make himself quiet. He saw some children playing and some women talking to each other happily.

Suddenly he heard a girl crying. He came up to her and asked some questions. Then he knew she got lost. John tried to find out her address and took her home. The girl’s parents were very thankful.

Then John hurried to the doctor’s. The doctor said angrily when he saw him, "You’re late. Why did you keep me waiting for twenty minutes？ " John said nothing but one word—“Sorry！ "

1. John drove to the doctor’s ________.

A．late

B．on time

C．in time

D．in no time

2. John went to the square to ________.

A．spend the time	B．enjoy himself
C．see the children and the women	D．help the girl

3. The girl cried because ________.

A．someone hit her	B．she fell off her bike
C．her parents were angry with her	D．she didn’t find the way home

4. At last John got to the doctor’s at ________.

A．twenty to five

B．twenty past five

C．five o‘clock

D．forty past five

5. From the story, we know John is a ________.

A．busy person

B．quiet person

C．helpful person

D．lucky person