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From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London，below are London's most visited tourist attractions.Many of London's top attractions are free，making them affordable places to learn about some culture.Whether you prefer history or modern art，you'll find it at one of these mustvisit spots.
British Museum
The worldfamous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times，from around the world.The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone，the Parthenon sculptures (雕塑) and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection.Some exhibitions require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square，London's National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries.In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh，Da Vinci，Botticelli，Constable，Renoir，Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Tate Modern
Sitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern，Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary (当代的) art.Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before.The gallery's restaurants offer wonderful views across the city.Some exhibitions require tickets.
CocaCola London Eye
The CocaCola London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline.It has some of London's best views from its 32 capsules，each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people.Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience，with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks—all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds，you'll come facetoface with some of the world's most famous faces.From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from show，business，sport，politics and even royalty.Strike a pose with Usain Bolt，get close to One Direction or receive a onceinalifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了伦敦最受欢迎的五个景点。
1．What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?
A．Both have chargeable exhibitions.
B．Both are on the banks of the Thames.
C．Both have vast spaces and special shapes.
D．Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.
解析：细节理解题。由British Museum和National Gallery介绍内容的最后一句“Some exhibitions require tickets”可知，大英博物馆和国家美术馆都有一些展览需要门票。
答案：A
2．If visitors want to get a better view of London's famous landmarks，they should visit ________．
A．the Tate Modern
B．the British Museum
C．the National Gallery
D．the CocaCola London Eye
解析：细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience，with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks”可知，游客在可口可乐伦敦眼可以看到伦敦最著名的55个地标建筑。
答案：D
3．In Madame Tussauds，visitors can ________．
A．enjoy Shakespeare's works
B．talk to some famous people
C．watch Lady Gaga's performance
D．see figures of many influential people
解析：推理判断题。由最后一段中的“you'll come facetoface with some of the world's most famous faces”和“Strike a pose...Her Majesty the Queen”可知，在杜莎夫人蜡像馆，游客可以看到很多名人的蜡像。
答案：D
