伊丽莎白塔（Elizabeth Tower）
The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower， commonly called Big Ben， are among London's most iconic landmarks. London's Big Ben clock tower is to be renamed Elizabeth Tower to mark the queen's 60th year on the British throne.Technically， Big Ben is the massive bell inside the clock tower， which weighs more than 13 tons.Big Ben's timekeeping is strictly regulated by a stack of coins placed on the huge pendulum.Even after a bomb destroyed the Commons chamber during the Second World War， the clock tower survived and Big Ben continued to strike the hours.A special light above the clock faces is also illuminated， letting the public know when parliament is in session.
英国议会大厦及其附属钟楼，俗称大笨钟，是伦敦数一数二的代表性建筑。为纪念英国女王伊丽莎白二世女王登基60周年，英国决定将“大笨钟”钟楼更名为“伊丽莎白塔”。准确来说，大笨钟指的是时钟塔内超过13吨重的大钟。大笨钟报时精确，全靠巨大钟摆上的一叠硬币装置。二战时炸弹摧毁了下议院会议厅，钟楼幸免遇难，大笨钟的钟声依然准时响起。每当钟面上方被光照亮时，民众便知道议会正在召开会议。
白金汉宫（Buckingham Palace）
A Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of her majesty-The Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.During the summer， visitors can tour the nineteen State Rooms， which form the heart of the Palace.These magnificent rooms are decorated with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection， including paintings by Rembrandt， Rubens and Canaletto.
白金汉宫既是英国女王的办公地点也是她的住所。它是世界上少数留存至今的皇家宫殿之一。暑期，游客们可以参观白金汉宫的19间国事厅。它们恰好构成了宫殿的核心，装饰华丽，陈设着最珍贵的皇家收藏。其中不乏荷兰画家伦勃朗、鲁本斯和意大利画家卡纳莱托的名作。
伦敦塔桥（Tower Bridge）
Over 100 years ago， the Victorians built a bridge that has become one of London's most famous landmarks. High level walkways were built to allow people to cross the Thames whilst the Bridge was lifted to let tall ships sail past.Inside the Tower Bridge Exhibition you will learn all about how the World's most famous bridge works and the history behind its creation.Enjoy the panoramic views from the walkways situated 45 metres above the Thames and visit the original Victorian engines.
早在100多年前的维多利亚时代，人们修建了伦敦塔桥。如今，它已成为伦敦最著名的地标之一。这座横跨泰晤士河的大桥分为两层，上层是人行道，下层桥身可以吊起，让大型船舶在桥下通过。伦敦塔桥内部设有展览，带你了解世界上最有名的桥梁工程和它们的历史。快登上45米高的塔桥人行道一瞥泰晤士河全景，顺便参观一下维多利亚时代的桥梁操作引擎吧！
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3.花都巴黎Paris-The City of Flowers
法国是浪漫的代名词，是优雅的化身，是古典风的领跑者。法国红酒的迷人情怀让人甘愿沉沦，普罗旺斯头戴芳香花饰，身着紫色轻衫向您招手，蓝色海湾微笑着向您张开双臂，法国的历史与艺术美在巴黎圣母院、埃菲尔铁塔、卢浮宫等地如诗如画般缓缓展开，一切美得如梦如幻。
交流应急句
1.Paris is the capitaI and Iargest city of France.
巴黎是法国的首都和最大的城市。
2.The Seine plays an important role in the naissance and developments of Paris.
塞纳河在巴黎的诞生及发展中扮演着重要的角色。
3.Visitors and Iocals Iike meandering along the sidewalks of the Seine River.
观光客和本地人都会沿着塞纳河的河滨步道散步。
4.A city of northern France on the Seine River west-northwest of Paris.
法国北部塞纳河上一城市，位于巴黎西北以西。
5.It was my first visit to Paris and so it was interesting to visit them.
这是我第一次去巴黎，所以参观这些地方觉得很有意思。
实用情景对话
Lillian：Can you tell me a Iittle about Paris？
Jenny：Sure. What do you expect to know？
Lillian：I want to see some of the famous places Iike EiffeI ToweI， the Seine River……
Jenny：And you shouldn't miss the Louvre Museum. You can say there for at Ieast a whole day.
Lillian：That's a good idea. I almost forget it.What else？
Jenny：The night Iife there. It's so romantic！
Lillian：Oh， wonderfuI！How is the weather？
Jenny：I was told autumn is the best season.
Lillian：Sounds exciting. I can't wait.
莉莲：能给我讲点巴黎的情况吗？
珍妮：没问题。你想知道什么？
莉莲：我想去看一些著名的地方，如埃菲尔铁塔，塞纳河……
珍妮：卢浮宫是不能错过的。你可以在那儿待上至少一整天。
莉莲：好建议。我几乎把它忘了。还有呢？
珍妮：它的夜生活非常浪漫。
莉莲：哦，太好了！那天气怎么样？
珍妮：听说秋季是最好的季节。
莉莲：听起来真令人兴奋。我都等不及了。
欧美文化360°洗礼
浪漫之都—巴黎
Paris is the capital city of France. It is also said to be the city of lovers……the most romantic place on earth， and French is the language of love.With so much love around， you are bound to enjoy your stay here.The city is situated on the River Seine in northern France， and its location at a crossroads between land and river trade routes has made it one of the principal cities of Europe.
巴黎是法国的首都。它也具有“情人都市”的美称，全世界最浪漫之地，法语也是浪漫爱情的语言代表。周围萦绕爱的气息，此处一行绝对让你今生难忘。巴黎位于法国北部塞纳河畔，因属陆运和河运交汇之地，成为欧洲的主要城市之一。
Paris is one of Europe's foremost centers of learning and the arts and is a major influence in politics， fashion， business， arts and science.The metropolitan area forms an irregular oval beyond the city limits， extending along the Seine and Marne rivers from the city's south-east and east， and along the Seine and Oise rivers to the city's north-west and north.
巴黎是欧洲一流的学习创作和艺术中心之一，对政治、时装、商业、艺术、科学等领域具有深远影响。闹市区从城市东南和东部的塞纳河和马恩河地区延伸至西北和北部的塞纳河和瓦兹河地区，形成一个不规则的椭圆形区域。
Stroll along its breezy boulevards， gaze upon impressive monuments， ogle at great works of art， and savor its gourmet selection of cheese， chocolate， wine and seafood. In winter the city is alive with numerous cultural events and during the warm and lazy summers， you can tour its many museums by day and roadside cafes by evening.In August， most Parisian head for the beaches.Bastille Day and towards the end of the year are the busiest times of the year， so keep that in mind while planning your vacation.
在巴黎，漫步于微风拂面的林荫大道，游览叹为观止的名胜古迹，端详那传世艺术珍品，品尝奶酪、巧克力、美酒和海鲜等美食精品，令人神往。在冬季，多种文化盛典纷至沓来，温和夏季，白天逛博物馆，夜晚街边品尝咖啡，心旷神怡。八月，巴黎人涌往海滩消暑，巴士底日（国庆日）至年底是活动纷繁的季节，计划浪漫之旅时，请注意这些。
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4.水城威尼斯 Venice-The City of Water
知道世界上唯一没有汽车的城市吗？知道世界上最美的广场之一的圣马可广场位于哪里吗？那就是有“因水而生，因水而美，因水而兴”美誉的水城威尼斯。想要感受它梦一般的浪漫和挥之不去的诗情画意吗？
交流应急句
1.What is Venice famous for？
威尼斯以什么闻名？
2.Venice is the City of Water.
威尼斯是座水城。
3.Venice is the queen of the Adriatic.
威尼斯是亚得里亚海沿岸的名城。
4.There are totally 401 different kinds of bridges in Venice.
威尼斯一共有401座各式桥梁。
5.Venice InternationaI Film FestivaI is a famous film festivaI.
威尼斯国际电影节是非常有名的电影节。
6.If you take a boat trip， you can enjoy the magnificent sights along the coast.
如果你乘船观光的话，会看到沿岸的动人美景。