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All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer.
1. They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when their player or team wins.
2. Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy! 3. Think how many lovers to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada.
Some sports or game go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. 4.Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends. 5. One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.
A. And think of people in cold countries.
B. Sports help to train a person’s character.
C. Not a few people participate in different sports competitions themselves.
D. Many people like to watch others play games.
E. People aren’t inventing new sports or games.
F. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere take part in them.
G. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.
Tower of London
Adult | £18.00 | Child (5-12) | £9.50 |
Family (Up to 2 adults & 6 children) | £50.00 | Middle School Student | £15.50 |
● 1st March to 31st October
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
● 1st November to 28th February
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exception: 24th - 26th December & 1st January (Closed)
● Description
HM Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It was founded towards the end of 1066. It was built to frighten and control Londoners and to prevent foreign attackers. It’s now a symbol of London and Britain and one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
● The White Tower
The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William in 1078, and was a disliked symbol of cruelty.
● Royal Beasts
The Royal Beasts is the earliest zoo in London! You can see sculptures (雕像) of lions, tigers, elephants and even a polar bear; discover how they came to be at the Tower and what became of them. You can also hear the amazing tales of how the animals were fed, watered and housed as well as different accidents when the public got a little close!
● Crown Jewels
The tradition of housing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London probably dates from the time when Henry III was in power. The Jewel House was built specially to house the royal treasure(财富). When money was needed, the treasure could be sold. The treasure allowed the ruler to enjoy independence from the upper classes, and thus was closely watched.
● Prisoners of the Tower
Come and see what life was like imprisoned in the tower. Experience the sights, sounds and letters five hundred years ago.
1.If Mr. and Mrs. Green take their 6-year-old twin daughters to the Tower of London, they will spend at least £____.
A. 36 B. 40 C. 50 D. 55
2.What was the aim of the building of the Tower of London?
A. To make it a home for rulers.
B. To show the wealth and power of the country.
C. To protect Londoners and fight against the enemy.
D. To put Londoners under control and protect the country.
3.Why did people hate the White Tower in the past?
A. It could bring people bad luck.
B. It cost Londoners their lives and money to build the tower.
C. The tower stood for cruel ruling.
D. In the Tower the kings ordered people to do lots of hard work.
4.Which of the following could give a hand when the country was short of money in history?
A. Crown Jewels. B. Royal Beasts.
C. The White Tower. D. Prisoners of the Tower.
5.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Tower of London is open all the year round.
B. The Royal Beasts was the first zoo ever built in London.
C. Most of the visitors dislike visiting the White Tower.
D. Crown Jewels help you know how the country got independence.