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Hidden London: the city’s lesser known delights Dulwich Picture Gallery

As much an excuse to enjoy the village charms of Dulwich Village as to admire some delicate European masterworks, this gallery is a southeast London charmer, which was founded in 1811. Join a free guided tour to the permanent collection(3 pm Saturday and Sunday),catch the latest temporary exhibition and admire the lovely garden(open 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesdays).

Where: Gallery RD SE21 7AD

Train: West Dulwich

Temple Church

Featuring in the novel The Da Vinci Code and dating back to the late 12th century, this is one of London’s oldest and holiest medieval treasures. Built by the Knights Templar, the church is divided into the Round---which contains the statues of crusading knights, who tried to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the Middle Ages and the Chancel, where the priests and singers performing in church services sit.

Where: Temple EC4Y 7DE

Underground: Temple or Blackfriars

Chelsea Physic Garden

Endlessly satisfying the green-fingered, the plain curious or those eager to discover botanical interests in central London, this delightful walled garden was founded by the Apothecaries’ Society in the 17th century and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in London.

Where: 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HS

Underground: Sloane Square

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art

Built between 1953 and 1958, the Estorick is Britain’s only gallery devoted to Italian art. It draws together a fascinating collection of Futurist masterpieces from Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carra and others, who emphasized the importance of modern things, especially technology and machines.

Where: 39a Canonbury Sq N1 2AN

Underground: Highbury & Islington

1.When can you follow a free guide to visit Dulwich Picture Gallery?

A. 3 pm on Sunday B. 3:30 pm on Tuesday

C. 1:30 pm on Tuesday D. 1:30 pm on Saturday

2.Which of the following has the longest history?

A. Dulwich Picture Garden B. Temple Church

C. Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art D. Chelsea Physics Garden

3.Where should you go if you have an interest in plants?

A. Gallery Rd SE21 7AD B. Temple EC4Y 7DE

C. 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HS D. 39a Canonbury Sq N1 2AN

4.If you want to enjoy Italian art, you may get off at .

A. West Dulwich B. Blackfriars

C. Sloane Square D. Highbury

5.In which part of a newspaper can you read the text?

A. Nature B. Society

C. Travel D. Lifestyle

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1.A. watch B. ring C. coatD. box

2.A. afford B. like C. designD. guess

3.A. holiday B. performance C. birthdayD. meeting

4.A. proud B. kind C. sorry D. brave

5.A. lent B. asked C. gaveD. moved

6.A. carried B. found C. missedD. held

7.A. Politely B. Lightly C. PatientlyD. Angrily

8.A. calm B. upsetC. grateful D. careless

9.A. failing B. lonelyC. successful D. poor

10.A. wondered B. hopedC. realized D. explained

11.A. visit B. understand C. catchD. help

12.A. passed B. wroteC. sentD. received

13.A. take care of B. pay for C. look forD.give away

14.A. covered B. brokeC. left D. filled

15.A. car B. BibleC. letterD. table

16.A. smiles B. laughter C. tears D.interests

17.A. hid B. dropped C. disappeared D. made

18.A. book B. penC. flower D. card

19.A. If B. ButC. AlthoughD. So

20.A. hand B. eyeC. faceD. heart

14.Not many couples stay married for 50years.Even fewer do so for 75years.It's almost impossible for a couple to be married for 85years.But that's exactly what Henry and Maggie Thurston did.
Henry was born on a farm in Iowa in 1857.At the age of 18he went to Chicago to attend university.There he met Maggie,who had come from Cleveland to study art.She was one year younger.
This was a true case of love at first sight.They got married in 1876,less than six months after they met.In 1877their first son,Jack,was born.By 1885they had five children,including their third son,Lou,who became a well-known writer.From 1900to 1915Henry and Maggie became grandparents thirty-one times.
On February 17th,1961,they celebrated their 85th wedding anniversary.The day they had chosen for their wedding had become Valentine's Day.Over one hundred newsmen came to report on the event.The couple was seen on national TV.Most amazing of all,though,was the fact that over 1,500relatives were also present.The youngest was a three-week-old baby girl.Henry and Maggie were old.He was 104and she was 103.
25.What did Maggie study at university?C
A.Maths.B.Physics.C.Art.D.Chemistry.
26.Which of the following is true about Lou Thurston?D
A.He was a student of art.
B.He was a newsman.
C.He was a farmer.
D.He was a writer.
27.When did Henry and Maggie celebrate their 85th wedding anniversary?B
A.In 1916.B.In 1961.C.In 1915.D.In 1985.

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