❶London,a city full of history

By Victoria/杨 丽（编）

◆语篇导读

伦敦是一座历史悠久的城市。本文作者游览了伦敦塔、五大皇家公园、特拉法加广场和博物馆。特别是在博物馆，游客们可以从中了解到更多的英国历史。同学们，若有机会也去伦敦参观一下吧！

My first visit to London was one and a half years ago.It was a wonderful trip.I stayed in the city for three weeks,and I had many impressions(印象).I visited all the famous places.I'd like to tell you about some of the places I visited in this beautiful city.

First,I went to the Tower of London,and I want to say that it is a very interesting and historical place.I found out that a long time ago,it was a prison(监狱).And now it's a castle(城堡)for the royal(皇家的)family.

In London,you can also enjoy nature.There are many parks such as Regent's Park,Hyde Park,Green Park,St.James Park,and Holland Park.These parks are wonderful,green and quiet places.In the parks,you can relax and get away from the noise of the city.

Trafalgar Square is a popular place for students and other young people.You can find lots of pigeons(鸽子)there.If you have time,you can feed them and they will be very happy.You can buy special food for them,but be careful!Tons of birds will surround you if you feed them.

I was also impressed with the museums in London.They're very popular.I think they are interesting and you can learn more about the history of England.

I enjoyed myself in London.I really like it because it is a city with the rich history.

◆语块收藏

find out弄清（情况）；查明

such as例如；诸如……之类

get away from离开；脱身

tons of大量的；许多的

be impressed with有深刻的印象

enjoy oneself玩得痛快；过得快乐

◆典句赏析

1.First,I went to the Tower of London,and I want to say that it is a very interesting and historical place.首先，我去了伦敦塔，我想说它是一个非常有趣的历史古迹。

本句中的动词want后的动词不定式短语作其宾语；从属连词that引导的宾语从句作动词say的宾语。

2.Tons of birds will surround you if you feed them.会有很多鸟上来围着你，如果你喂它们（食物）的话。

本句是一个复合句，其从句为if引导的条件状语从句。在本复合句中，当主句是一般将来时，那么条件状语从句常常用一般现在时。

3.I really like it because it is a city with the rich history.我真的喜欢这个城市，因为它是一个历史悠久的城市。

本句中的because引导的是原因状语从句；介词短语with the rich history在此作定语，修饰名词city。

◆理解自测

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

1.What was the Tower of London before it became a castle?

A.A school. B.A museum. C.A prison. D.A square.

2.If you want to enjoy nature in London,you'd better go to_________there.

A.the zoos B.the parks C.the rivers D.the mountains

3.What does the underlined word“relax”here mean in Chinese?

A.逃避 B.担心 C.紧张 D.放松

4.Why does the writer like London?

A.Because it's a city full of history.

B.Because it's a city full of much noise.

C.Because it's a city with many pigeons.

D.Because it's a city with many young people.

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.The writer was in the prison for three weeks.

B.The writer was a junior high student in London.

C.Trafalgar Square is the largest one in the world.

D.The writer had a wonderful time in London.