Bury Trip — 24th July 2015

    We will be leaving Homerton teacher campus at 13:45. Please be at the front of the college 10 minutes early. If you are late you may miss the coach and not be able to go! If you miss the coach, you will not receive repayment! The coach is planned to arrive in Bury at 14:30, although this is dependent on traffic. You will have

free time to explore and we will meet at the same location where we arrive at 17:15 to return to Homerton by approximately 18:00.

THINGS TO DO

Visit the Abbey (修道院)

The remains of this historic monument, which originally was a shrine (圣所) to Saint Edmund, a Saxon King, are well worth a visit. The Abbey is also surrounded by beautiful gardens, and is located next to the St. Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Have a drink in The Nutshell

This charming little bar is officially the smallest pub in Great Britain. Good things come in small packages though, and The Nutshell serves some of the regionˈs finest drinks, as well as having fascinating historical items and photos.

Go around the brewery shop

At the Greene King shop you can taste and buy some of the local beer, as well as food such as chutney. There are also clothing and other great gift ideas available to buy.

Several attractions are listed, but feel free to explore on your own. A Course Assistant will be around to help you throughout the trip but they will not act as a guide.

(1) Those who miss the coach _____.

   

A. can catch another coach

   

B. can ask other teachers for a ride

   

C. wonˈt get their money back

   

D. are supposed to go by themselves
(2) What do we know about the Abbey?

   

A. It is now in ruins.

   

B. It is located near a garden.

   

C. It was built by Saint Edmund.

   

D. It is known as the St. Edmundsbury Cathedral.
(3) The visitors are advised to _____.

   

A. take a self-guided tour

   

B. find a local to serve as a guide

   

C. follow the Course Assistant in the tour

   

D. visit the above-mentioned attractions first