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How to see London like a pro
We’ve explored London thoroughly and come away with quite a few lessons. Here are our tips.
Visiting Buckingham Palace
Being London’s most iconic landmark, this grand 775-room building is where Queen Elizabeth hostsfeasts and meets heads of state. But if you’re dreaming of taking a visit to it, you’ll need to plan your tripcarefully. The palace is typically only open during the summer months from July 23rd to October 3rd. Visiting hours are from 9:30 a.m. to6:30 p.m. If you’re visiting when the palace isn’t available to tour,you can still see the Changing of the Guard.
Hitting the London Eye
The London Eye is a playful addition to the city skyline. Standing near centuries-old architecture,this enormous Ferris wheel goes round slowly over the left bank of the Thames, serving up views over theLondon Bridge and the Shard to the west, plus a wide perspective of the Palace of Westminster. Buy yourtickets in advance online, choose a clear day and go first thing in the morning to avoid crowds peak.
Drinking afternoon tea
Afternoon tea—a sacred, buttery ritual (仪式)—is reason enough to come to London. The Britishhave taken a simple tea break and turned it into a luxurious ceremony, complete with patterned china, layered plates of finger sandwiches and scones in cream and jam. And we haven’t mentioned the cakes,which are often brought around on a wheeled cart. When making a reservation, remember that afternoontea isn’t a snack but a full meal with sweet and salty elements, and you’ll be stuffed. The smart move is toskip lunch and maybe even dinner.
21. Which is a proper time to visit Buckingham Palace?
A. July 18, 10:00 a.m. B. Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m. C. Sep. 27, 3:00 p.m. D. Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.
22. The attraction of the London Eye lies in the fact that ______.
A. it provides a good view of some places of interest
B. it makes London’s skyline seem more harmonious
C. it spins quickly over the left bank of the Thames
D. it is more historic compared to the nearby buildings
23. What do we know about British afternoon tea?
A. It is a short break with light snacks.
B. It is a full meal with various tasty foods.
C. It combines sour and sweet flavours well.
D. It is complete with delicate silver dishware.
