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Different from a text-heavy novel, coffee table books offer large images and smaller sections of text, allowing us to easily dive in and explore.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art£º Masterpiece Paintings by Kathryn Calley Galitz

If you're unable to wander along the corridors of this world-famous museum yourself, don't panic: this book offers an impressive insight into some of the masterpieces housed here. Amazing images will attract the casual reader, while insights from Galitz, curator (¹Ý³¤)of the museum, into different pieces are set to engage art and history lovers alike.

Destinations of a Lifetime £º225 of the World's Most Amazing Places by National Geographic

With large, striking photos, a mere glance through this book will fuel the urge to travel. Besides a few of the hot places, there are plenty of destinations you may not have heard of. Alongside images of dramatic landscapes, accompanying text reveals highlights at each spot and handy tips on experiencing them like a local.

Secret Gardeners by Victoria Summerley

When thinking of some of Britain's most famous names, their busy, jet-set lifestyles probably spring to mind. But, away from the public eye, these individuals are just like us, and love nothing more than spending hours in their gardens. The pages of this beautiful book share fantastic images from the gardens of 25 well-known personalities.

The Story of Food£º An Illustrated History of Everything We Eat by DK

The origins and facts of different ingredients are included in this book, along with explorations into the development of cooking over the ages. The book is more text-heavy, but don't let that put you off£ºthere are still plenty of beautiful photos and vivid illustrations throughout.

1. Which of the following books includes opinions from an expert?

A£®Secret Gardeners.                                   B£®The Story of Food,

C£®Destinations of a Lifetime.                       D£®The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

2. What does Victoria write about?

A£®History of cooking.                                B£®Tips on traveling cheaply.

C£®Lifestyles of personalities.                       D£®Private gardens in Britain.

3. What makes The Story of Food different?

A£®It contains bigger sections of words.

B£®It provides data people never heard of.

C£®It appeals to casual readers and specialists.

D£®It shares fantastic images by well-known people.