From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London’s most visited tourist attractions. Many of London’s top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you’ll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Tate Modern
Sitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallery’s restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It has some of London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London’s most famous landmarks -- all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
1.What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?
A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.
B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.
C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.
D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.
2.If visitors want to get a better view of London’s famous landmarks, they should visit ______.
A. the Tate Modern B. the British Museum
C. the National Gallery D. the Coca-Cola London Eye
3. In Madame Tussauds, visitors can ______.
A. enjoy Shakespeare’s works B. talk to some famous people
C. watch Lady Gaga’s performance D. see figures of many influential people
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1. 告知报告的时间和地点；
2. 介绍讲座的主题和内容；
3. 自荐当他的翻译，期待他出席。
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2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
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Yours,
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2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
It’s not easy for us to accept the fact which we are going to leave our beloved school. However, we are looked forward to our future life. Last night, my friends and I walk around our school talking about the funny things that had been happened in the past three years. Suddenly, I got an idea. I said to him we should make a deal that we could get together here four years late. My friends were so exciting about it, and they agreed with me. I started to think about what I would become in the future. I may becoming a teacher, or a doctor. I think deal will help us keep in touch to each other.
The question was once asked of a 1. (success) businessman, “How have you done so much in your lifetime?” lie replied, “I have dreamed. I have turned my mind loose 2. (imagine) what I wanted to do. Then I went to bed and 3. (think) about my dreams. In the night I dreamed about my dreams. And when I awoke in the morning, I saw the way to make my dreams real. While other people were saying, ‘You can’t do that, and it is 4. (passible).’ I was well on my way to 5. (achieve) what I wanted, as Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of 6. US said: ‘We grow great by dreams,’”
All big men are dreamers. Some of us let these dreams die, 7. others protect them and take care 8. them through bad days until they bring them to the sunshine and light which comes always to those who 9. (sincere) hope that their dreams will come true. So please, don’t let anyone steal your dreams, or try to tell you they are too unrealistic. “Sing your 10. (song), and dream your dreams, hope your hope and pray your prayer.”
In old times, a young athletic boy is hungry for success. For him __ was everything and success was measured by such a __.
One day, the boy was preparing himself for a running __ in his small native village. A large crowd had gathered to __ the sporting wonder and a wise old man, upon __ of the little boy, had travelled far to attend it.
The race started, looking like a level heat at the __ line, but sure enough the boy worked hard and called on his determination, __ and power. He took the winning line and was first. The crowd was crazy and cheered and __ at the boy. The wise man remained still and calm, expressing nothing. The little boy, __, felt proud and important.
A second race was called, and two new young, fit __ came forward, to run with the little boy. The race was started and sure enough the little boy __ success and finished first once again. The crowd was crazy again and cheered and waved at the boy. The wise man __ the same and said nothing.
“Another race, another race!” said the little boy. The wise old man __ forward and presented the little boy with two __ challengers, an elderly lady and a blind man. “What is this?” __ the little boy. “This is no race!” he __. “Race!” said the wise man, The race started and the boy was the only finisher, because the other two challengers just __ at the starting line. The little boy was happy, and raised his arms in __. The crowd, however, was silent showing no delight toward the little boy.
“What has __? Why didn’t the people join in my __?” he asked the wise old man. “Race again,” replied the wise man. “But this time, finish together, all three of you, finish together.”
1.A. failing B. winning C. discussing D. advising
2.A. process B. result C. prize D. effort
3.A. difficulty B. position C. chance D. competition
4.A. pray B. chat C. witness D. apply
5.A. informing B. talking C. accusing D. hearing
6.A. finishing B. dead C. waiting D. defending
7.A. kindness B. strength C. reward D. examination
8.A. knocked B. ran C. waved D. travelled
9.A. therefore B. besides C. however D. unless
10.A. customers B. challengers C. operators D. settlers
11.A. achieved B. managed C. consulted D. demanded
12.A. responded B. required C. obtained D. discovered
13.A. put B. brought C. turned D. stepped
14.A. new B. poor C. sick D. familiar
15.A. ordered B. suggested C. explained D. asked
16.A. remembered B. shouted C. comforted D. supported
17.A. ran B. stood C. jumped D. cried
18.A. delight B. sorrow C. concern D. decision
19.A. continued B. began C. happened D. changed
20.A. pride B. vocation C. performance D. success
Things to Start Doing for Yourself
Here is a positive to-do list for the upcoming year：
Start spending time with right people. There are the people you like» who love and appre-ciate you, and who encourage you to improve. They not only accept who you are now» but also accept who you want to be. 1.
Start facing your problems head-on. It isn’t your problems that define you, but how you react to them and recover from them. 2. With your problems, take baby steps in the right direction, inch by inch. These inches count, which add up to yards and miles in the long run.
3. Be honest about what’s right, as well as what needs to be changed. Be honest a- bout what you want to achieve and who you want to become. Be honest about every aspect of your life because you are the person you can forever count on.
Start valuing the lessons your mistakes teach you. 4. Significant achievements are al-most always realized at the end of a long road of failures. One of the “mistakes” you fear might just be the link to your greatest achievement.
Start forgiving yourself and others. We’ve all been hurt by our own decisions and by others. 5. It means you’re letting go of the hatred (仇恨) and pain, and choosing to learn from the pain and move on with your life.
Start cheering for other people’s victories. Notice what you like about others and tell them. Be happy for those who are making progress. Cheer for their victories. Be thankful for their blessings (赐福) openly.
A. Forgiveness is the medicine.
B. Mistakes are the stepping stones of progress.
C. They are the ones who make you feel more alive.
D. Start being honest with yourself about everything.
E. Problems will not disappear unless you take action.
F. It doesn’t mean you’re out of trouble.
G. You are in competition with yourself.
