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Using Google's unique digital(数字的)technology, the stories of some English Heritage(遗产)sites around the country-from Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall-are brought to life and shared by way of the Google Arts & Culture platform.
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Stonehenge Skyscape
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English Heritage's Stonehenge Skyscape enables people around the world to experience the skies above the stone circle, to learn about movements of the sun, moon and planets. Experience a live and special sunrise over Stonehenge, see the journey of the stars and the moon from within the stone circle and learn more about the design of Stonehenge and how its builders may have understood their place in the universe.
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Osborne, Isle of Wight
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Take a 360 video tour of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's palatial(豪华的)holiday home on the Isle of Wight in the company of English Heritage director Michael Hunter, including the Italian terraces(露台)with views over the Solent,
which reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples, and the Indian-inspired Durbar Room, designed to show Queen Victoria's position as Empress of India.
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Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
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Explore the story of one of the greatest houses of early 17th-century England, deep in the heart of the Essex countryside, and fly over the great formal gardens designed by Capability Brown.
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Tintagel Castle, Cornwall
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Explore this medieval(中世纪的)castle set high on Cornwall's north coast. Linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this impressive castle and coastline has inspired the imaginations of writers, artists and even the brother of a king. Discover the Early Medieval history of a distant outpost(哨站)trading objects from Spain, North Africa and Turkey.
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21. Which heritage can you choose if you are interested in a unique sunrise?
A. Stonehenge Skyscape. B. Osborne, Isle of Wight.
C. Audley End House and Gardens, Essex. D. Tintagel Castle, Cornwall.
22. What do Osborne and Tintagel Castle have in common?
A. Both were built for their kings. B. Both were built in the same age.
C. Both are related to previous rulers. D. Both are palatial holiday homes for the rulers.
23. In which part of a website can you read the text?
A. History. B. Travel. C. Geography. D. Culture.
