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  Would you like to visit Britain one day?--Our country would like to welcome you!

  Overseas travel can be expensive.But there are ways of visiting Britain cheaply.We hope that we can give you some good ideas.

  When to come?If you can avoid the busy months --July and August ,your visit may be cheaper.There will be smaller numbers of visitors. British   weather is pleasant from April to the end of September.Of course,you can visit it in winter,but it is often dark by 4pm.Many places,such as large houses and castles(城堡),are closed early in winter.However,if you are interested in museums,art galleries or theatres,winter may be a good time to visit.

  Be prepared.

  If you are a student,it's a good idea to apply for (申请)an Inte rnational Student Identity Card(身份证).With this card,you can save a lot of money.You can get the card from your local student travel office ,and you can also call(44)-08708-413224 to get it.To get the card,you need to show that you are a student,get a passport photo ,and pay a little money.

  23.Which is the most popular time for visitors to Britain?

  A.July and August

  B.The winter season

  C.From April to September

  D.The vacation season.

  24.What's the weather like in winter in Britain?

  A.There is lots of snow.

  B.The daytime is short.

  C.It's neither hot nor cold.

  D.The weather is pleasant.

  25.If you are a student with an International Student Identity Card,_____.

  A.you have to prove you're a student

  B.you will pay less money for your trip.

  C.you can call(44)-08708-413224 for help.

  D.you must apply for a trip from the student travel office

  26.The writer of this article is _____.

  A.a German  B.a Chinese

  C.an Englishman D.an American

  27.This passage is mainly about_____.

  A.when to visit Britain

  B.why to take a trip to Britain

  C.what to do and see in Britain

  D.how to trip cheaply in Britain