2019-2020学年福建省漳州市长汀、连城一中等六校高二上学期期中考联考试题 英语 Word版

2019-2020学年福建省漳州市长汀、连城一中等六校高二上学期期中考联考试题 英语 Word版

‎“长汀、连城、上杭、武平、永定、漳平六县（市/区）一中”联考 ‎2019—2020学年第一学期半期考 高二英语试题 ‎（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）‎ 试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分）‎ 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What does the woman probably do? ‎ A. A manager. B. A secretary. C. A waitress.‎ ‎2. How does the man feel about the announcement?‎ ‎ A. Upset. B. Pleased. C. Uninterested.‎ ‎3. What is the woman dissatisfied with about the apartment? ‎ A. The location. B. The price. C. The floor area.‎ ‎4. When did the man go to Yellow Stone Park?‎ A. In January. B. In March. C. In December.‎ ‎5. Where does the conversation take place?‎ A. In a taxi. B. In a phone box. C. In an elevator.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. When should the woman arrive at the dentist’s?‎ A. At 10:30 am. B. At 10:45 am. C. At 11:00 am.‎ ‎7. How will the woman get there?‎ A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By bus.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. Why is the woman calling?‎ A. To look for something. B. To exchange a ticket. C. To ask for service.‎ ‎9. What do we know about the handbag?‎ A. It’s red and shiny. B. It’s small and black. C. It’s made of leather.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Why does the woman come to the man?‎ A. To ask for leave. B. To put off her work. C. To see him off.‎ ‎11. What does the woman need to do?‎ A. Work overtime. B. Help Sally with her work. C. See her son’s teacher.‎ ‎12. How long will the woman’s husband be away?‎ A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For three weeks.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. How does the man feel about the rain?‎ A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Delighted.‎ ‎14. How long has the rain been going on?‎ A. For about 10 days. B. For almost 21 days. C. For almost 30 days.‎ ‎15. When does the woman usually leave the office?‎ A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 6:30 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.‎ ‎16. What is the man probably going to do next?‎ A. Wait till the rain stops. ‎ B. Leave without an umbrella. ‎ C. Borrow the woman’s umbrella.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Who probably is the speaker?‎ A. A tourist. B. A tour guide. C. A bus driver.‎ ‎18. Where will they visit for the first place?‎ A. Madame Tussauds. B. Big Ben. C. The Houses of Parliament.‎ ‎19. Which of the following is included in the tour?‎ A. Visiting the London Eye. ‎ B. Having a tea with the Queen. ‎ C. Visiting Buckingham Palace.‎ ‎20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?‎ A. The plan for the tour. B. The history of London. C. The culture of London.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节（共10小题：每小题2.5分，满分25分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Welcome to our website. Here are some most popular books to recommend this week.‎ I Love to Hate, But I Hate When I Do Not Love ‎—A．Vishwanath A collection of quotes by A．Vishwanath. This collection of quotations about life, love and the human condition will leave you with inspiration, motivation and entirely fresh ideas.‎ It will be available in hard copy at bookstores throughout Canada and the United States.‎ Cover Price: $ 56.00‎ Sale Price: $25.00‎ The Twelve Power Principles TeleSeminar ‎—John Harricharan As is usually the case, John Harricharan has taken material that most people would have trouble dealing with and made it simple to understand. It is a great work and at the same time the homeliness from a man is regarded as truly important.‎ This extra recording of that seminar（研讨会）alone is more than the price of this entire special offer.‎ Cover Price: $47.40‎ Sale Price: $12.00‎ Into the Light ‎—Heather K. O’ Hara One hundred of Heather K. O’ Hara's favorite quotes are specifically showed—an excellent way to surround yourself with light every moment of every day!‎ Load up your printer with high quality paper for this special collection, you will get a gift that is sure to inspire!‎ Cover Price: $40.00‎ Sale Price: $12.00‎ Conquering Fear ‎—R. W. Kleine A collection of true life stories by an amazing group of people including John Harricharan, Robert Kleine, Yanik Silver, Joe Vitale, Jim Edwards and more.‎ They have agreed to open their souls to you in order to help you understand they have all come at one point or another. They’ll tell you their stories and explain how they managed to look their fears and take that step beyond the fear.‎ Cover Price: $39.92‎ Sale Price: $12,00‎ ‎21. Where can you buy a hard copy of I Love to Hate, But I Hate When I Do Not Love?‎ A. At bookstores in Canada and the United States.‎ B. At bookstores in Germany and Canada.‎ C. At bookstores in Japan and China.‎ D. At bookstores in The United States and Ireland.‎ ‎22. How much can buyers save if they buy a copy of Into the Light on the website?‎ A. $31.00 B. $35.40 C. $12.00 D. $28.00‎ ‎23. Which book is the best one for Jack if he is always afraid of something?‎ A. Conquering Fear. ‎ B. Into the Light.‎ C. The Twelve Power Principles TeleSeminar.‎ D. I Love to Hate, But I Hate When I Do Not Love.‎ B What’s the charm of coffee shops? It’s been said that J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books sitting in one in Edinburgh.‎ Many people spend hours in these places enjoying a coffee as they work on their laptops. But if you’re spending all day buying one expensive coffee after another and haven’t sold your first novel yet, the cost can really add up.‎ For those who work outside of a traditional office or just want to take time out, there's a new place in London: a pay-per-minute cafe.‎ You can linger for as long as you like in the Ziferblat coffee shop. You just take a clock by the door to keep time. When you leave, you return it and pay the bill.‎ The cost of hanging out, eating, working and meeting people in the place is 3 pennies per minute. The shop’s owner, Ivan Meetin, says, “Everything is free except the time you spend here.”‎ Customers help themselves to coffee and cookies. They can also bring their own food while surfing the Internet through free WiFi.‎ Meetin’s customers clearly are not the kinds who rush work with a paper cup to drink from at their desks. Some feel so much at home that they have to wash the dishes. The coffee shop’s atmosphere is relaxing and a bit informal. ‎ These coffee shops, where you pay for the time and not for the cup, have proved popular in Russia. Only time will tell if the British will warm to the idea.‎ But I’d like to try it at least once. Who knows — I might even start writing my own novel. If coffee shops are good enough for J.K. Rowling to spend quality time in, why can’t I?‎ ‎24. What does the underlined word “linger” in Para. 4 refer to?‎ A. work B. drink C. stay D. eat ‎25. What can we infer about the Ziferblat coffee shop?‎ A. Its customers have to bring food by themselves.‎ B. Customers spend less money there than in a traditional cafe.‎ C. It is very popular among the British.‎ D. There are no waiters serving food to customers.‎ ‎26. What’s the author’s attitude towards the Ziferblat coffee shop?‎ A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Worried. D. Interested. ‎ C China will give the green light to Internet medical services conducted by medical institutions as part of a broader push to promote Internet Plus Healthcare, which was decided at a State Council executive meeting held by Premier Li Keqiang.‎ Medical institutions will be allowed to provide online diagnostic services for patients with common and chronic diseases in their follow-up visits to their doctors. The top levels of hospitals will be encouraged to provide online services, including consultations (会诊), reservations and test result inquiries.‎ As China joins the ranks of middle-income countries, the demand for health services ‎ has increased accordingly. Internet Plus Healthcare can help reduce the problem of inaccessible and expensive public health services that have long been a big concern for the general public.‎ One decision coming out of the meeting says the intelligent review of health insurance will be applied and that the one-step settlement will be advanced. The real-time sharing of prescription and drug retail sales will be explored as well.‎ ‎“We must waste no time in pushing forward the measures once the decision is made,” Li said, “In recent years, top-level hospitals in major cities have seen steady increases in the number of patients. Medical bills have become a heavy burden on families and high-end medical resources still fall short of meeting the growing demand of the public.”‎ To solve the problem, a twopronged (双管齐下的) approach must be taken. One is to establish medical partnerships to strengthen cooperation between major hospitals and community clinics. The other is to bring forward Internet Plus Healthcare to promote the sharing of quality medical resources.‎ The government will see to it that long-distance healthcare services cover all countylevel hospitals. So more efforts will be made to ensure that high-speed broadband network will be extended to cover medical institutions in urban and rural areas. Dedicated Internet access services will be set up to meet the needs for long-distance healthcare services.‎ ‎27. According to the text, which of the following services won't a patient enjoy online?‎ A. Making an appointment with a doctor in advance.‎ B. Receiving a medical operation.‎ C. Knowing their situation about the disease.‎ D. Asking doctors for advice after the test.‎ ‎28. What makes the demand for health services increase in China?‎ A. The expense of medical care.‎ B. The improvement of people's life quality.‎ C. The inconvenience of hospital equipment.‎ D. The recognition of health insurance.‎ ‎29. What does Li mean by saying “We must waste no time in pushing forward the measures”?‎ A. The hospitals are unwilling to admit patients.‎ B. The bills are impossible to afford.‎ C. The situations need urgent improvement.‎ D. The measures are perfectly worked out.‎ ‎30. What can be the suitable title for the text?‎ A. Online Healthcare on Its Way ‎ B. No More Burden for General People C. Modern Hospitals D. Wide Applications of Internet Medical Services 第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Do you want to improve the way you study? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration(专心)is their biggest problem. 31 If so, use these tips to help you.‎ Study techniques ‎ ‎ 32 You shouldn't sit somewhere that you use for another purpose. For example, you always study at the desk, but when you sit on a sofa to study; your brain will think it is time to relax.‎ Before sitting down to study, bring together all the equipment you need. 33 If your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in a box beside it.‎ Don't try to do a lot of things in one study period. 34 If you need a break, stand up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat.‎ Test-taking skills ‎ All your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous or tired to take your test. Getting plenty of rest is very necessary. 35 When you enter the examination ‎ room, find your seat and sit down. Breathe slowly and deeply. Check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often.‎ A. Don't watch TV while you are studying.‎ B. Finish one thing before beginning another.‎ C. You should always study in the same place.‎ D. It is a better idea to have a long-term study plan.‎ E. This means that you mustn't study all night before your test.‎ F. It has a negative influence on their study and their test results.‎ G. If you are studying English, have textbooks, pens and a dictionary at hand 第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ Xiuhtezcatl Martinez isn't a typical 16yearold. First, there's his Aztec __36 __， which is hard to pronounce. Then there's his long hair, which has never been cut.‎ But what's most 37 about Xiuhtezcatl is not his name or how he looks. It's how he 38 his time. While most teens are 39 with sports, friends, and YouTube, Xiuhtezcatl is working to 40 the planet.‎ ‎“I call myself a warrior (勇士) for the Earth,” he says.‎ He points out that climate change is a huge and 41 problem.‎ Xiuhtezcatl began looking for solutions when he was just a little kid. His older sisters and brothers ran a(n) 42 group called Earth Guardians, which was started by their mom. First he slid into their meetings to listen. Soon he was traveling around the country — and the world. His 43 ? To educate and inspire people to 44 the fight against climate change.‎ Today, Xiuhtezcatl runs Earth Guardians. The group 45 with thousands of kids around the globe. He speaks to students in classrooms about 46 they can take to help the planet. And he writes and performs hip-hop songs about the environment.‎ Xiuhtezcatl 47 that if many people adjust their habits, we can 48 the causes of climate change.‎ ‎“There are so many ways to 49 in your own life，” he says, “ 50 changes can have a huge influence. Turn off the water and lights. Use less plastic. 51 your own food.”‎ He 52 his message on TV, online, and through his music. And he gives ‎ speeches to world leaders and presidential candidates, asking them to use their 53 to stop climate change. ‎ ‎“Climate change sounds scary，” Xiuhtezcatl says，“ 54 it's possible to defeat it. We can 55 the Earth, the air, the water, and the atmosphere so my generation will live on a safe, healthy planet.”‎ ‎36. A. accent B. word C. name D. opinion ‎37. A. popular B. unusual C. mysterious D. interesting ‎ ‎38. A. spends B. sets C. keeps D. values ‎39. A. careful B. angry C. bored D. busy ‎ ‎40. A .design B. control C. record D. save ‎ ‎41. A. strange B. frightening C. shortterm D. unavoidable ‎42. A. political B. technical C. environmental D. cultural ‎43. A. goal B. secret C. view D. standard ‎44. A. join B. stop C. watch D. feel ‎ ‎45. A. talks B. works C. lives D. travels ‎46. A. orders B. rules C. roles D. measures ‎ ‎47. A. believes B. remembers C. admits D. doubts ‎48. A. discover B. reduce C. show D. report ‎ ‎49. A. give way B. make mistakes C. take action D. stand out ‎50. A. Global B. Rapid C. Small D. Seasonal ‎51. A. Buy B. Eat C. Choose D. Grow ‎ ‎52. A. forms B. receives C. shares D. leaves ‎ ‎53. A. power B. time C. money D. courage ‎54. A. and B. but C. or D. so ‎ ‎55. A. respect B. follow C. change D. protect ‎ 第 II 卷（非选择题，共55分）‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ The works Miyazaki（宫崎骏）has created have been called Japan’s answer to Disney movies.‎ Thought by many to be one of the world’s greatest living animators (动画师),‎ ‎ Miyazaki, 76, announced his retirement in September 2014. 56 it was in July 2017 that he confirmed he would return to turn his short film Boro the Caterpillar into a feature, 57 is expected to be released in 2019, just before Tokyo hosts the 2020 Olympic Games. It was the seventh time that he 58 (announce) his return.‎ ‎ 59 (compare) with Disney movies, Miyazaki’s works have their own style. For instance, his works have clear 60 (different) between what male and female characters can achieve and how they should look. According to The Atlantic, there are imaginary kingdoms and magical creatures in his movies. Meanwhile Miyazaki 61 (great) concerns social issues in real life. He frequently focuses 62 development and pollution. For example, in Princess Mononoke audiences 63 (show) that villagers cut down forests to provide fuel for 64 (they). The movie ends with a big battle between mankind and nature that hurts the planet seriously.‎ What issues will he cover in his next? We’ll have to wait 65 (find) out until 2019.‎ ‎56.___________57.___________58. ___________ 59. ___________ 60.___________‎ ‎61.___________62.___________63.____________64.____________65. ___________‎ 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分 40）‎ 第一节 概要写作（15 分）‎ 阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。‎ Cell phone addiction may not be formally recognized, but for many people, the thought of not having their cell phone is impossible. As we become more and more dependent on cell phones to connect with others, organize our time, and search information, it can seem hard to do without it. But staying connected too much can influence your involvement in real relationships and experiences, can cause aches and pains, and interfere with sleep. It can even lead to internet addiction if you are constantly online and unable to switch off.‎ So if you have news and you know you could see a friend later in the day, stop yourself from texting or posting your news on Facebook. Wait until you see your friend, then tell them your news verbally. This will prevent your spoken and social skills from becoming worse through overuse of texting to communicate.‎ You may like the simplicity and efficiency of doing everything from your cell phone, but this won't provide you with the best or most meaningful experiences. Instead of ‎ checking the internet for information, head to the library and pick up a book. Instead of playing video games, join a team or a chess club. This will improve your physical and mental health, and reduce addictive patterns of behavior. And you might just find the real world is more enjoyable.‎ Every time you have an empty space in your day, don’t take your cell phones out. The empty spaces are important for being comfortable with yourself, which is an important part of mental wellness. ‎ Instead of automatically thinking you should have your cell phone to hand at all times, set limits around when you will or will not look at it. Deliberately leave it out of reach when you would really rather concentrates on some other part of your experience. You can always return calls or reply to emails later. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 第二节 应用文写作（满分 25 分）‎ 假设你是李华，这个星期有三天假，你想去武夷山而你学校的交换生John想去鼓浪屿。请你写一封邮件给John，劝说他跟你一同前往武夷山游玩。要点如下：‎ 1. 武夷山，位于福建省西北部，属典型的丹霞地貌，是国家级重点风景名胜区之一。‎ 2. 武夷山是自然保护区，物种丰富。‎ 3. 举世闻名的大红袍出自武夷山，2007年7月，最后一次采摘自350年茶树的一些大红袍茶叶被中国国家博物馆珍藏，这也是现代茶叶第一次被藏入国家博物馆。‎ 注意： 1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 开头已给出，不计入词数。‎ 提示词：丹霞地貌：Danxia landform 大红袍茶：Dahongpao Tea (Wuyi Mountain Rock Tea)‎ Dear John,‎ The three-day holiday is approaching, ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours, ‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎ 参考答案 听力: 1-5 BACAC 6-10 BCABA 11-15 CBABC 16-20 ABACA 阅读理解：21-23 ADA 24-26 CDD 27-30 BBCA ‎ 七选五：31-35 FCGBE 完形填空：36-40 CBADD 41-45 BCAAB 46-50 DABCC 51-55 DCABD 语法填空：‎ ‎56. But 57. which 58.had announced 59. Compared 60. differences ‎61. greatly 62. on/upon 63. are shown/are showed 64. themselves 65. to find 概要写作：‎ One possible version Nowadays, more and more people are using cell phones too much, leading to physical and mental problems. And it’s difficult for them to quit. （要点1）In fact, there are some helpful tips , such as telling news to someone face to face, （要点2）choosing real world activities to make your life more colorful,（要点3） enjoying your free time without cell phones, （要点4）and setting your rules.（要点5）‎ 应用文写作：‎ One possible version Dear John,‎ The three-day holiday is approaching, I would like to suggest your visiting Wuyi Mountain instead of Gulangyu Island with me. My reasons are as follows.‎ Situated in the northwest of Fujian Province, Wuyi Mountain, featuring its Danxia landform, is one of the national attractions. It is also a nature reserve, which is home to a great diversity of rare plants and animals. Besides,it is famous for the Dahongpao Tea. In July 2007, some tea leaves last picked from the 350-year-old tea tree, were collected by the National Museum of China, becoming the first modern ones collected in it.‎ Please take my advice into consideration and make a final decision.‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Lihua 听力材料：‎ Text 1‎ M: How is the new job, Cathy?‎ W: Well, I’m terribly busy. Every day I meet lots of people. But I do lots of typing and filing, too.‎ Text 2‎ W: Attention, please. Professor Smith wants us to hand in a paper on educational reform by Monday morning.‎ M: Another paper for him? My God. We just did one last week.‎ Text 3‎ M: How about this apartment? It’s in the city center and its price is reasonable. And all the apartments in this building sell well.‎ W: But it is too small. There are not enough rooms for my whole family.‎ Text 4‎ W: You have been here for three years. Have you had much of a chance to travel?‎ M: Not much. Last year I planned to go to Yellow Stone Park in December, but I had postponed the trip. Then this January, I finally made it there.‎ M: Well, I will go there this March.‎ Text 5‎ W: Excuse me, could anyone press twelve for me please?‎ M: Floor twelve, that’s where I’m going, too.‎ W: Thank you very much.‎ M: You’re welcome.‎ Text 6‎ W: I’m late for the dentist appointment. And there is always a long time for waiting taxis during the rush hour. Could you drive me to Ocean Avenue, Jack?‎ M: Er, actually, I’m headed in the other direction. What time is your appointment?‎ W: 11:00 am, but I need to get there fifteen minutes early. And it’s 10:30 am right now.‎ M: Hey, I just remembered that the express bus goes past Ocean Avenue. It should only take you ten minutes to get there.‎ W: That’s right! Thanks for reminding me.‎ Text 7‎ M: Midland Express. How can I help you?‎ W: Hello. I traveled up to Birmingham on one of your services this morning, and I’m pretty sure I left my handbag on the bus.‎ M: I see, madam. Um, which service were you traveling on?‎ W: Oh, the exact number just slipped my mind, but it was the London to Birmingham express, and it arrived at about 10 o’clock.‎ M: And could you describe the item for me, please?‎ W:Yes. It’s a small, shiny, black, plastic handbag. I was sitting near the.....‎ M: Yes, yes, it’s OK, madam. We’ve got your bag. The driver just handed it in.‎ W: Oh, that’s great.‎ Text 8‎ W: Excuse me, Mr. Green. Could I have a word with you, please?‎ M: What is it?‎ W: I was hoping to have the afternoon off this Thursday. Would that be OK?‎ M: Not really. You know we’re very short of staff at the moment.‎ W: I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t important. I haven’t taken any time off for three months.‎ M:Couldn’t you wait till next week, when Sally is back? I could spare you any day that week.‎ W: No. I’m sorry. My son has a problem at school and I have to see his teacher on Thursday.‎ M: Can’t your husband go instead?‎ W: No, he can’t . He’s away for two weeks.‎ M: I suppose you’ll have to go then.‎ Text 9‎ M: Oh, no, it’s raining again. I’m really getting sick of this.‎ W: Well, it’s London. Everyone knows it rains a lot here.‎ M: I know, but it has rained every day for the last three weeks! Every time I want to leave the office it starts to rain.‎ W: Well, at least it’s not a thunderstorm. Just wait a bit—these little showers never last long.‎ M: I can’t wait any longer. I’m meeting a friend for dinner at a restaurant downtown at 6:30 pm.‎ W: Oh, well, a little rain never hurts anybody. But it’s funny—you usually leave the office at 6:00 pm and get wet in the rain. I usually leave at 7：00 pm, and it stops by the time I step out. I haven’t used my umbrella for two weeks.‎ M: Really? That would be great. I can give it back to you tomorrow.‎ W: Sure, no problem. The only thing is, it’s pink.‎ M: Ah. Well, maybe I’ll wait a bit then....‎ Text 10‎ W: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to this fantastic tour of London by bus. My name’s Greg. I’m glad to show you around London this afternoon. Before we start, I’d like to tell you something about our tour. Our tour takes two hours and we are going to visit some of the famous sites. First we’ll see Madame Tussauds, the museum with wax models of famous people and celebrities. Then we’ll drive along the most famous shopping street in the world, Oxford Street. After that we’ll see the famous clock Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. As we drive along the river you’ll see the popular attractions from the window, the London Eye, the Tower Bridge and the famous Tower of London before arriving at Buckingham Palace, just in time for a cup of tea with the Queen, however, it isn’t included in the tour. But there’ a lovely cafe near the palace where you can get a cup of tea.‎ ‎ ‎