The names of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen are probable not new to you. They are stars of the literary landscape and their works add to the charm of their British homeland. This week, we take you to the places where these literary masters grew up, lived or got their inspiration from.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Located on the banks of the river Avon in the north of England, Stratford-upon-Avon provides a beautiful glimpse into Britain’s rural life. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the town to see the land that produced Britain's greatest playwright. They visit the house where Shakespeare lived and go to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to enjoy his plays

William Shakespeare(1564-1616)

Stratford-upon-Avon would be an ordinary small city in Britain if it was not the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare left the town when he was 18, but even at the height of his career in London, Shakespeare returned here regularly to visit his family. Shakespeare thought of it as his real home, even though London brought him fame

Bath

UNESCO World Heritage city, Bath has the country's only natural hot springs. The city is named after its most popular sight: the Roman Baths, which were built by the Romans in the first century as a public bath house. For centuries, people went there to bathe in the natural mineral water.

Jane Austen (1775-1817)

Bath was one of Austen's favorite places. It appears in her novels: Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. In the latter she wrote,"I do like it very much If I could have papa and mamma and the rest of them here, I suppose I should be too happy!”

London

LONDON is the cultural center of Britain. Its historical attractions draw numerous visitors. Treasures such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are among the world's top tourist attractions. Museums like the British Museum and the National Gallery, all free, make London a favorite for art lovers.”

Charles Dickens (1812-1870)?

Dickens spent most of his life in London and wrote extensively about this city .Born in Hampshire, south of London, Dickens moved to London when he was two years old. He depicted London as foggy,dirty,with villains everywhere,as shown in his works Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, Bleak House and A Tale of Two Cities.

1.Which of the following is true?

A.Stratford-upon-Avon made Shakespeare famous.

B.In Shakespeare's opinion, London was his real home.

C.Stratford-upon-Avon was the birthplace of Shakespeare.

D.Shakespeare returned to London regularly to visit his family.

2.________is not Charles Dickens' s works.

A.Oliver Twist B.Great Expectation C.Bleak House D.Northanger Abbey

3.What's the main idea of the passage?

A.Introduce the places where three literary masters grew up and lived.

B.Introduce the works of three literary masters.

C.Compare the three literary masters.

D.Describe the three literary masters.

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