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Cheltonham, a famous spa town in England, has many terrific places for visitors home and abroad to visit. Here are several of them you can’t afford to miss.
■Pitville Park
Being the largest park in the town, Pitville Park was opened in 1825. It was designed by Richard Ware for the wealthy lawyer and banker Joseph Pitt. People can taste the historically medicinal waters of the Pump Room fountain and fish at a lake during fishing season.
■Sudelley Castle
This family-owned castle enjoys the fame of being the only castle in England to have a queen, Katherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VII, buried in the grounds.You’ll be able to view exhibitions, telling of some of the incredible events that occurred here in the past, and see some rare items.
■Cheltonham Festival
The Cheltonham Festival holds important events lasting four days in the horse racing calendar which is an annual feast of racing. On the last day, it features the Cheltonham Gold Cup Steeplechase（障碍赛）. In 2020，this last day attracted 68,859 audience.The year of 2021 will see a televised festival due to the pandemic.
■Holst Birthplace Museum
Cheltonham features the birthplace of composer Gustav Holst. Visitors can have a taste of the Victorian life, like a Victorian kitchen and nursery. The museum also allows you into his music room, where he composed The Planets.You can even see the piano on which he composed his famous work.
（ ）21. What do we know about Pitville Park?
A. It was designed by Joseph Pitt.
B. It is the largest park in England.
C. It has a queen buried in the grounds.
D.It provides medicinal waters for visitors.
（ ）22. Which attraction is suitable for a horse race lover?
A. Pitville Park. B. Sudelley Castle.
C. Cheltonham Festival. D. Holst Birthplace Museum.
（ ）23. What can visitors do in Holst Birthplace Museum?
A. Appreciate The Planets. B. Visit the music room.
C. Taste food in the kitchen. D. Play the composer’s piano.
