第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选顼中，选出最佳选项，并在答题

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　　England continues to be one of the must popular tourist destinations in the world．Londer，smaller cities，like Bath and Oxford，have never failed to appeal to holidaymakers．Here are some tips on traveling in England．

　　Free museums-Public museums offer free admission in every city throughout England and the UK．It's a great way to learn about the country's most influential artists and history，and spend a rainy day without paying a cent．

　　Book early-Book all transportation well in advance，even if you don't plan to use it．Fares can be around￡2 with a little planning．The Megabus not only runs buses but also provides trains throughout England and is the best choice for cheap travel throughout the country．

　　Pub food-Eating in England can be quite expensive，but for good cheap and filling meals，visit the local pubs，where you can get a good meal for less than￡10．Besides，the pubs are a great way to meet people!

　　Get a Taste of UK card-The Taste of the UK card offers up to 50％ off at selected restaurants．You don't need to be an English to get the card，and you needn't pay the first month's membership fee，which is perfect for most travelers．

　　Take a free walking tour-Many major cities in England offer free walking tours accompanied by some guides．They usually last a few hours and are a great way to see the cir．

1．Compared with London，Oxford is____________．

A．more appealing B．1ess crowded

C．smaller in size D．richer in history

2．Why is eating in local pubs suggested?

A．The price of food is low．

B．The chance of meeting stars is high.

C．The service is excellent．

D．The dining atmosphere is perfect．

3．What can be known about England from the text?

A．All museums are of charge．

B．Traveling by bus is recommended．