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【赢在高考•黄金20卷】备战2021高考英语全真模拟卷(新课标版)
第十七模拟
(本卷共四大题,满分120分,考试用时90分钟)
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
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One of the most popular travel destinations in the world, England offers almost endless possibilities for vacationers seeking fun things to do and top attractions to visit.
Tower of London
Built in 1078 by William the Conqueror, the White Tower is home to amazing exhibits, such as Line of Kings, the world's oldest visitor attraction, established in 1652. Oilier highlights include the impressive Crown Jewels exhibition, classic Yeoman Warder Tours.
If you're traveling with children, be sure to check for special events for kids, including "Knights School” and other immersive programs that provide n fun insight into the castle's history.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is Europe's best-known prehistoric monument. It's so popular that visitors need to reserve a ticket in advance to guarantee entry. Exhibitions at the excellent Stonehenge visitor center set the stage for a visit, explaining through audio-visual experiences and more than 250 ancient objects how the enormous stones were established between 3000 and 1500 BC, and sharing information about life during this time.
The British Museum
With collections of antiquities that are among the world's finest, the British Museum holds more than 13 million artifacts from Egypt, Greece, the Roman Empire and China. The most famous artifacts are the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Athens. Besides, the Ancient Egyptian collection is the largest outside of Cairo, and the hoard of Roman silver, unearthed in Suffolk in 1942, is nothing short of impressive.
Warwick Castle
If you're looking for a truly memorable English excursion for the whole family, and one that offers a fascinating insight into life through exhibitions, you couldn't do much better than visit Warwick Castle. Located in the beautiful city of Warwick on the River Avon, this impressive fortress has dominated the landscape