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Over eight million people live in London and it has about 26 million visitors each year. So what can you see in three days? Here are some must-see places.

DAY 1

THE RIVER THAMES is the heart of the city. There are 104 bridges—London Bridge and Tower Bridge are the most famous. Cross the new Millennium Bridge on foot. It’s London’s first bridge in 100 years.

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATER was built in 1997! (A) In the summer you can see plays there. (B) You can shout during a performance just like in Shakespeare’s time! (C) Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in the world. (D)Take an umbrella—there’s no roof!

TATE MODERN is the world’s largest modern art gallery. Located in an old power station, it’s a fantastic place to visit. However, don’t miss the British Museum with its collection of over 8 million objects. Follow the museum’s three-hour guide of the highlights.

DAY 2

THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT and BIG BEN are London’s landmarks, so don’t forget your camera. You can go inside and watch the politicians in the two chambers (会议厅) — the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Big Ben, which has four faces, sits at the top of the clock tower in the Houses of the Parliament. So no matter where you stand, you can read the face of the clock.

The King’s or the Queen’s official London home is BUCKINGHAM PALACE. It’s got 775 rooms! About 50,000 guests a year come to parties and events-sorry, invitation only! But you can see the Changing of the Guard.

THE LONDON EYE is the world’s largest sightseeing wheel and the most popular UK tourist attraction with about 3.5 million visitors a year. You can often see distances of 40 kilometers.

DAY 3

London’s cathedral, ST PAUL’S is 108 meters tall and over 300 years old. The entrance ticket isn’t cheap, but the cathedral is impressive, and the dome has got amazing views. At 309 meters tall, the new Shard building is the second tallest building in Europe. You can’t miss it!

Where’s the best place to go when it’s sunny or to relax? One of London’s many large parks such as HYDE PARK, KENSINGTON GARDENS or REGENT’S PARK. There isn’t time for LONDON ZOO, but it’s in Regent’s Park.

The best place for shopping is CAMDEN MARKET. You can find vintage (优质的) clothes, jewelry, great food and all sorts of things. Or go to Harrod’s, the world-famous department store. It’s got over 330different departments and an unbelievable Food Hall.

1. When was Shakespeare’s Globe Theater built?

A．In 1699.

B．In 1837.

C．In 1997.

D．In 2000.

2. Where is Tate Modern located?

A．On the bank of the River Thames.	B．In an old power station.
C．On Tower Bridge.	D．In Regent’s Park.

3. What kind of people work in the Houses of Parliament?

A．Businessmen.

B．Scholars.

C．Police officers.

D．Politicians.

4. Which of the following statements IS NOT TRUE?

A．The Millennium Bridge is the first bridge on the River Thames.

B．You can only attend the King’s or the Queen’s parties with an invitation.

C．St. Paul’s Cathedral in London is over 300 years old.

D．For many people Camden Market is the best shopping place in London.

5. There are four sentences marked A, B, C and D in the passage. Please choose the one which is not closely related to the main idea of the section.

A．In the summer you can see plays there.

B．You can shout during a performance just like in Shakespeare’s time!

C．Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in the world.

D．Take an umbrella—there’s no roof!