(练案)必修第二册 UNIT 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS-2023年新高考英语【衡中学案】一轮总复习(人教版)

练案[10] 必修第二册　 UNIT 4　 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS Ⅰ. 阅读理解 A (2022·辽宁省实验中学模拟) One of the most popular travel destinations in the world, Eng- land 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 spe- cial events for kids, including “ Knights School ” and other immersive programs that provide a 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 enor- mous stones were established between 3000 and 1500 B. C. , 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 and history of the region for more than 900 ye