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Even in the big city you can find oases(绿洲)of calm and beauty.From a royal palace to a classical garden,we recommend great green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle of London.
Horniman Gardens
Horniman Gardens cover 16 acres with breathtaking views of London.Visitors can enjoy the Sound Garden,Meadow Field,and even a Prehistoric Garden,which features a display of “living fossils”.The gardens are very popular with families,and dogs can be let off their leads in the Meadow Field.
Chiswick Garden
As a classical garden landscape in London,it was here that the English Landscape Movement was born with William Kent’s designs.Enjoy fresh bread,seasonal food,and natural wines in the award-winning cafe,while admiring the beauty of the naturalistic landscape,spotted with impressive art and statues.
Buckingham Palace Garden
The 39-acre garden boasts more than 350 types of wildflowers,over 200 trees and a three-acre lake.The garden also provides a habitat for native birds rarely seen in London.A tour of the garden can be completed by having a cream tea in the cafe overlooking the Palace’s famous grassland and lake.
Kew Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden at Kew is one of the world’s most famous gardens and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Have a walk through the vast garden,spot local wildlife at the lake,or get your hands dirty by trying a gardening lesson.Be sure to visit the Temperate House,which contains some of the rarest and most threatened plants.
1.What can visitors do in both Horniman Gardens and Chiswick Garden?
A.Study living fossils.
B.Taste delicious food.
C.Enjoy impressive art.
D.Appreciate fine views.
2.Where should visitors go if they want to join in hands-on activities?
A.Horniman Gardens.
B.Chiswick Garden.
C.Buckingham Palace Garden.
D.Kew Garden.
3.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To inform visitors of famous gardens.
B.To entertain interested garden visitors.
C.To stress the necessity of garden escape.
D.To show the benefits of touring gardens.
