★Apsley House is the London town house of the Dukes of Wellington. Inside you will find palatial State Rooms including the sumptuous Waterloo Gallery hung with rare Old Masters. The house contains an unrivalled collection of porcelain, silver and Wellington memorabilia.

Admission: Adult ￡5.50.

Opening Times: Oct ＆ from 21 Mar Wed-Sun 11.00---17.00.

          1 Nov--31 Mar Wed--Sun 11.00---16.00.

          Closed Mon＆Tue.

Visit Time：1 hour.

Telephone：020 7499 5676

Please see website for more information.

★Benjamin Franklin House, the world's only remaining Franklin home and listed Georgian building, is just steps from Charing Cross. The Historical Experience presents the excitement of Franklin's London years through live Audio-visual performance.

Admission：Adult ￡7.00.

Tour Times：Wed-Sun 12.00,13.00,14.00,15.15,16.15

          Closed Mon and Tue.

Visit Time：1 hour.

Telephone：020 7839 2006.

Please see website for more information.

★Visit Kensington Palace and immerse yourself in centuries of royal style. Explore the elegant State Apartments, including the magnificent King's Staircase and the Victorian Rooms, where a young Victoria awoke to the news that she was to be queen.

Take afternoon tea in the Orangery, glimpse the stunning Sunken Garden and see beautiful dresses owned by Diana, Princess of Wales. Discover the glamorous and alluring world of the "Debutantes" in this new and exciting exhibition.

Admission：Adult ￡12.30.

Opening Times：Oct＆from 1 Mar. Daily 10.00-18.00.Last admission 17.00.

             1 Nov-28 Feb. Daily 10.00--17.00.Last admission 16.00.

Visit Time：2 hours.

Telephone：0844 482 7777.

Please see website for more information.

1．In what way is Kensington Palace different from the other two places of interest?

       A．Tourists can't see website for more information.

       B．It's in London while the other two are not.

       C．It won't be closed on Monday and Tuesdays.

       D．Tourists will pay less but have more visit time

2．What makes Benjamin Franklin House special?

       A．It offers afternoon tea for tourists

       B．It's the only remaining Franklin home

       C．It charges free for group tourists

       D．It's closer to Kensington Palace

3．Kensington Palace is a place of interest where______.

       A．a(chǎn) young Victoria used to live

       B．tourists can experience historical moments

       C．Diana used to store her dresses

       D．tourists can get information by telephone

4．Three adult tourists now have 20 pounds. They can visit________ together.

       A．Apsley House                                     B．Benjamin Franklin House

       C．Kensington Palace                              D．none of the three places

第三部分：閱讀理解：（共20小題，每小題2分，滿分40分）
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

Maybe you know some well-known buildings, such as the Great Wall, the Great Hall of the People, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But do you know the Royal Academy of Arts  (皇家藝術(shù)學(xué)院)?
Lying in the heart of London, the Royal Academy of Arts is an independent fine arts institution (機(jī)構(gòu)) which supports modem artists and promotes interest in the arts through all kinds of exhibition programs. The Academy is completely independent. It is a self-funded (自籌資金的), organization which is governed by the Royal Academicians—eminent practicing, painters, printmakers, sculptors and architects who are elected to the position. The Academy has a long history and was founded in 1768 with Sir Joshua Reynolds as its first President. The Academy lies in Burlington House which itself has a long colorful history with parts of the original structure dating back to1664. Today, the Academy attracts over one million visitors each year, making it one of London’s top 10 attractions for paying visitors.
Air: London’s City Airport. Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Luton Airport and Stansted Airport.
Rail: Underground: Piccadilly and Green Park or a short walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Road: Bus: Public services.
Contact Addresses:
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London WIJ OBD
Telephone: 020 7300 8000
Website: www.royalacademy.org.uk
【小題1】Which of the following is TRUE about the Academy of Art?

Museums & Attractions—Things to do in London
In the Company of Cooks
Until Sat Jun 19 Imperial War Museum
These cookery exhibits and talks are inspired by the museum’s ‘The Ministry of Food’ exhibition and look at how wartime advice was put into practice. ‘The Kitchen Front’ (May 29) with Valentine Warner and Marguerite Patten explores recipes during the war and tricks and tips used to make the most of limited food supply.
Transport Lambeth North 
Telephone 020 7416 5320
http://www.iwm.org.uk
Italian Renaissance Drawings
Until Sun Jul 25 British Museum
Bringing together artwork from the Uffizi and the BM’s own collections, this major exhibition focuses on 100 drawings made by Italian artists between 1400 and 1510. The show examines how drawing changed from a means of preserving artistic reality to a way of perfecting naturalistic forms, through original works of Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Titian and other masters.
Transport Holborn/Russell Square 
Telephone 020 7323 8181
http://www.britishmuseum.org
The Deep
Until Sun Sep 5 Natural History Museum
This exhibition leads visitors into the deep sea, showing them the environment of sea livings that have to fit themselves in their world in unusual ways. During this special voyage, visitors will learn about the history of deep-sea exploration and how scientists use technology to preserve this ecosystem which is easily destroyed.
Transport South Kensington 
Telephone 020 7942 5000
http://www.nhm.ac.uk
Marvel Super Heroes 4D
Jun 2-Aug 31 Madame Tussaud’s
A new three-story display combining models, 3D animation with special effects to bring to life some of Marvel’s most famous names—including Spider-man, Iron Man, Wolverine and The Invisible Woman. There’s also a chance to ‘turn hero’ in a series of experiences including walking on the ceiling with Spider-Man and stepping into Iron Man’s chest shield.
Transport Baker Street
Telephone  0871 894 3000
http://www.madametussauds.com/london
60. Who will be interested in this guide information?
A. People who like art and culture.                     B. People who like adventures and travels.
C. People who like sports and music.        D. People who like museums and attractions.
61. According to the information where can you go if you arrive in London on Sep. 1st?
A. Madame Tussaud’s.                              B. Imperial War Museum.
C. Natural History Museum.                        D. British Museum.
62. Which website will be visited by one who wants to know more about Italian Renaissance Drawings?
A. http://www.iwm.org.uk               B. http://www.britishmuseum.org
C. http://www.nhm.ac.uk                D. http://www.madametussauds.com/london

Maybe you know some well-known buildings, such as the Great Wall, the Great Hall of the People, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But do you know the Royal Academy of Arts ?
Lying in the heart of London, the Royal Academy of Arts is an independent fine arts institution (機(jī)構(gòu)) which supports modern artists and promotes interest in the arts through all kinds of exhibition programs. The Academy is completely independent. It is a self-funded (自籌資金的), organization which is governed by the Royal Academicians—eminent painters, printmakers, sculptors and architects who are elected to the position. The Academy has a long history and was founded in 1768 with Sir Joshua Reynolds as its first President. The Academy lies in Burlington House which itself has a long colorful history with parts of the original structure dating back to 1664. Today, the Academy attracts over one million visitors each year, making it one of London's top 10 attractions for paying visitors.
Air: London's City Airport. Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Luton Airport and Stansted Airport.
Rail: Underground: Piccadilly and Green Park or a short walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Road: Bus: Public services.
Contact Addresses:
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London WIJ OBD
Telephone: 020 7300 8000
Website: www.royalacademy.org.uk
【小題1】Which of the following is TRUE about the Academy of Arts?