My wife and I spent two weeks in London last year. We went there in the autumn. We think it is the best season to visit England. The weather is usually good and there aren’t too many tourists in October.

We stayed in a small hotel in the West End. It was convenient as we did most of our sightseeing on foot. Taxis were too expensive, we couldn’t understand the bus routes, and my wife didn’t like traveling under the ground. She said it made her feel sick.

We went to look at the places which all tourists visit. We saw Buckingham Palace and the National Gallery. We went shopping in Oxford Street and spent too much money. What we liked most, though, was going to the theatre. We didn’t have the chance to see such wonderful plays at home. A lot of people say English food is bad. We didn’t think so. It is true that most of the restaurants are French or Italian or Chinese, but we had some very good meals.

In fact, we enjoyed our holiday so much that we have already booked again for this year. We are going to take our umbrellas, though. I’m sure we’ll need them sometimes.

1. The couple chose a small hotel in the West End to stay in because _________.

A. taxis were too expensive           

B. they could go sightseeing on foot

C. the underground made the wife feel sick 

D. all the above

2. _________made the couple most excited.

A. Seeing Buckingham Palace and National Gallery

B. Shopping                                    C. Going to the theatre        D. Eating

3. The couple had some difficulty in ________.

A. booking in the hotel                       B. finding the bus routes

C. going sightseeing on foot               D. having meals

4. Generally speaking, the couple _________the trip to London.

A. were satisfied with                         B. disliked

C. were a bit unhappy about                D. regretted

5. Which of the following is NOT true about the couple?

A. They thought English food was bad.       B. They will visit London again.

C. They visited London last October.    D. They didn’t take their umbrella last year.

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