Travelling abroad can be expensive, but there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply! We hope that we can give you some good ideas.

If you don’t go there in the busy months-----July and August, your visit may be cheaper. There will be fewer visitors. British weather can be pleasant from April to the end of September. Of course, you can go there in winter, but it is often dark by 4 pm. Many places, such as large houses and castles are closed in winter. However, if you are interested in museums, art galleries or theaters, winter may be the good time to visit.

If you are a student, it’s a good idea to apply for an International Student Identity Card. With this card, you can save a lot of money. You can get the card from your local student travel office, and you can also call (44)08708 413224 to get it. To get the card, you need to show that you are a student, get a passport photo, and pay a little money.

57. If you want to enjoy pleasant weather and meet fewer people, you can visit Britain in________.

　　A. May　　　　　 B. July　　 　　　 C. August　　　 D. December

58. If you want to visit _________, it’s not a good idea to visit Britain in winter.

　 A. art galleries　　 B. museums　　 　 C. castles　　　 D. theatres

59. A student with an International Student Identity Card can ________ in Britain.

　 A. get a passport　　　　　　　　　　 B. get a little money

　 C. call (44) 08708 413224 for help　　　 D. spend less money

60. Which of the following is the best title?

　 A. When to travel in Britain.　　　　　　 B. How to travel in Britain.

　 C. How to have a cheaper trip in Britain.　 D. What to do in Britain.

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