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As a gesture of friendship, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo, Japan gave Washington, D. C. a gift of more than 3,000 Japanese cherry trees on March 17, 1912. Every spring, the cherry trees in Washington, D. C. take bloom（开花）, beginning one of the country’s loveliest celebrations, the National Cherry Blossom Festival（March 17—April 15）. Book your trip now to see this vibrant display of pink and white in this city full of history!
Washington, D. C. Cherry Blossom In-depth Tour
Price: $ 45 / person
Available: Mar. 25-Apr. 15
Duration: 1 Day
Highlights: Visit Washington, D. C; experience the peak period of cherry blossom（April 8-12）
Itinerary: Guests will start to celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival and discover the beauty of cherry blossoms. Next, we will begin our sightseeing city tour including Lincoln Memorial, White House, US Capitol, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Washington Monument and International Spy Museum. Then visit the next tourist spot, the Jefferson Memorial. It’s the best location to view the cherry blossoms. Finally, guests may board a Potomac River cruise to see the city from the water. Then tour ends.
Price Includes: Ground Transportation
Admission Fees:
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Destination
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Adult
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Child
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Senior
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International Spy Museum
(Optional)
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$ 21.95
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$ 14.95 (3-12 yrs)
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$ 19.95 (Over 65 yrs)
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Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
(Optional)
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$ 23
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$ 17 (3-12yrs)
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$ 20 (Over 65 yrs)
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Potomac River Cruise
(Optional)
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$ 26
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$ 18 (3-12 yrs)
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$ 23 (Over 65 yrs)
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Note: If you would like to join in the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy the tickets on your own or use City Pass. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
21. On March 25, tourists can ______.
A. experience the peak period of cherry blossom
B. have a discounted tour of a city full of history
C. enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival
D. witness the first day of the festival
22. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Japan presented cherry trees to attract tourists to Washington, D. C.
B. The tour covers five tourist spots without admission fees.
C. Admission fees can be paid in cash or with City Pass.
D. Each tourist must choose at least one optional destination.
23. It costs ______ for a 16-year-old student and his grandpa（aged 67）to go on the tour, with the wax museum included.
A. $110 B. $136 C. $133 D. $127
