The following are the world-renewed attractions in London, so don’t miss them while touring there.
Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe, which officially opened in 1997, is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, built in 1599, and brings Shakespeare’s world to life. As a visitor to the exhibition，you’ll discover how shows were produced in the theatres during Shakespeare’s time. The guide-storytellers take you on a fascinating half-hour tour.
Price: Adult ￡9.00；Child(5-15) ￡6.50;  Student ￡7.50;  Under 5 FREE.
The Tower of London
The tower, nearly 100 feet high, with walls 15 feet thick, was built in the early 1080s. King Henry Ⅲ made this tower his home. King Edward V and his younger brother were murdered inside by their uncle. Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by her half sister Mary who felt that her throne(王位)was being threatened(威脅). In 1603, part of the tower became a museum.
Price: Adult ￡16.50; Child (5-15) ￡9.50; Under 5 FREE; Student ￡13.50; Family (two adults with three children) ￡46.00.
Banqueting(宴會) House
Banqueting House is the remains of Whitehall Palace which was built in 1529 and was home to the English kings. It was destroyed by fire. Famous for its architecture and painting, the building is also known for being the scene of Charles I’s execution(處決)。
Price: Adult ￡4.50; Child ￡2.25; Student (with ID) and senior citizen (60+) ￡3.00; Under 5 FREE.
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the world. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the history of the bridge and how it was built. You can then visit the Victorian engine rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the bridge.
Price: Adult￡6.00; Child (5-15) ￡3.00; Under 5 FREE; Senior citizen(60+) ￡4.50; Student￡4.50.
小題1:Which of the following places has the longest history?
A．Whitehall Palace.B．The Globe Theatre.
C．The Tower of London.D．Tower Bridge.
小題2:If two parents with their 4-year-old son visit Tower Bridge, they should pay      .
A．￡12B．￡15C．￡9D．16
小題3: Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by Mary mainly because        .
A．Mary didn’t like her
B．she tried to steal Mary’s treasure
C．Mary feared she would become the Queen
D．she intended to murder Mary
小題4:How many places used as a king’s home are mentioned in this passage?
A．One.B．Two.C．Three.D．Four.

小題1:C
小題1:A
小題1:C
小題1:B

小題1:根據(jù)短文描述可知莎士比亞環(huán)球劇場建于1599年,倫敦塔建于1080年代,宴會廳建于1529年,倫敦塔橋建于1894年，故倫敦塔有最久的歷史.選C.
小題1:根據(jù)Price: Adult￡6.00; Child (5-15) ￡3.00; Under 5 FREE;計算可知6*2+0=12，選A。
小題1:根據(jù)Queen Elizabeth I was shut up in the tower for two months by her half sister Mary who felt that her throne(王位)was being threatened(威脅).描述，可知選C。
小題1:根據(jù)短文The tower, nearly 100 feet high, with walls 15 feet thick, was built in the early 1080s. King Henry Ⅲ made this tower his home.及Banqueting House is the remains of Whitehall Palace which was built in 1529 and was home to the English kings.描述可知倫敦塔和宴會廳過去被用作國王的住地，故選B。
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