During the month I spent studying in England last summer, one day stood out. I was only 16 and I had been wandering on the streets of London. The freedom was great, (1) for someone who had lived in a small town all her life, the city represented a world of (2) .
This was not my first (3) to London. A year earlier, I had been there with my mother, trying to (4) the major attractions in three days. That trip was wonderful but (5) . This time I was grateful to be able to enjoy the atmosphere and (6) .
My friend and I discussed where we should go, and then decided to go cycling. This (7) us to Covent Garden, home of the giant Doc Marten’s store and trendy cafes. The market area is one of my favorite places in London. It’s a great place to (8) : You can find everything from the latest fashions to souvenirs that can (9) be found in England. The street (10) , from classical musicians to magicians, were out in large numbers. Many tourists (11) to watch them. I did not linger (逗留) because I was (12) just to feel the activity in the street rather than become a (13) of it.
At sunset, we headed to the Thames River. The river itself is (14) special to look at; the (15) often appears muddy, and no one would like to swim in it. (16) , the view makes the visit (17) . From there, you can enjoy those famous architectures: the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tate Modern Museum.
As I stood on the bridge appreciating my (18) , I realized what an incredibly rich history the city had. Over the next hundred years, the city may change as older buildings will probably (19) bigger ones, but certain elements will (20) .