Britain is a nation of drama lovers and in the land that brought you Shakespeare, you’ll never be far from some of the best and most various theatres in the world.

You could start with the shows and musicals in London’s historic “Theatreland” where 40 theatres draw your attention. Or, if Shakespeare’s more your thing, head straight to the impressive recreation of Shakespeare’s Elizabethan Globe Theatre on the south bank of the River Thames. His birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon, home to the internationally famous Royal Shakespeare Company, is also a must-see.

London is also home to the Royal Opera House where world-class opera takes place in a beautiful setting and Sadler’s Wells Theatre, the dance centre in the UK where you can catch everything from flamenco to hip-hop.

Elsewhere, the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, housed in a wonderful former Cotton Exchange building, is known for first-rate classic and modern productions, while Birmingham’s REP theatre is fully worth its reputation（名誉）as a centre for excellent drama.

Scotland’s capital is best known for the arts jamboree（艺术狂欢节）that is the yearly Edinburgh Festivals. Visit Edinburgh at any time of year and you’ll find a world-class theatre. The Edinburgh Festival Theatre has the biggest stage of any other theatre in Britain and is the place for Edinburgh’s most well-regarded shows.

Glasgow is home to Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland. Head to the Citizens Theatre to watch the excellent contemporary（当代的）drama.

If you’re in Cardiff, a visit to the Wales Millennium Centre is a must. It hosts everything from touring West End musicals to ballets and modern dance in a high-tech building that’s worth a look in itself. If you don’t have time for a show, have a drink in the bar. Free concerts are held daily in the front hall.

【小题1】 (locate) on North Island, Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, with people of different 【小题2】 (culture) living there. Its history 【小题3】 (go) back 650 years when the Maoris settled in the area. Later the capital moved to Wellington because of its more 【小题4】 (center) position. Now the city has large modern suburbs. And the government made the country a nuclear-free zone; thus Auckland has been a center for protest 【小题5】 nuclear testing in Asia Pacific.

As well as the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Mt. Eden 【小题6】 (include) in the famous sights. In the city, you can enjoy 【小题7】 amazing view from the Sky Tower, the city’s tallest tower. From anywhere in the city, you can see the sea. So the reason why Auckland is called “the city of sails” is 【小题8】 it has the most boats in the world. Besides, it has a warm climate with plenty of sunshine.

You can travel 【小题9】 (easy) between Auckland and the rest of New Zealand. And there are regular international flights. However, 【小题10】 (fly) from Europe takes over 24 hours, which is also very expensive.

Located in the Pacific，Fiji attractions bring together the traditional world and the modern world in a unique 【小题1】（combine）. Here you will find luxury resorts and hotels，historic sites，surfing and diving；another attraction is the island tour by small plane，bus or boat.

The archipelago（群岛）consists of 332 islands，of 【小题2】 226are uninhabited due to lack of drinking water or too little space. Sunny，unique and undamaged，Fiji attractions 【小题3】（be）one thousand miles of pure white sand，lovely coral gardens and blue lagoons.

According to the legends of the great Fijian chief，Lutunasobasoba 【小题4】（pass）with people across the sea to the new land of Fiji. And most scientists agree 【小题5】 the idea that local people came here from Southeast Asian tourist attractions via Indonesia. Europeans discovered the islands 【小题6】（accident）in the 17th century.

The first visitors from the continent there were shipwrecked（遭遇海难）and 【小题7】（escape）criminals. Sandalwood traders and missionaries began later to visit the islands. Nature in Fiji attracts many 【小题8】（tourist）to the islands. 【小题9】 you are interested in customs，traditions and crafts of local people，do not forget 【小题10】（visit）Fiji attractions and the National Museum of Fiji.

Canada is country located in the northern part of North America. The country expands in the Atlantic to the Pacific, covered 9.98 million square kilometers. Canada is the second large country by total area. Canada’s southern border with the United States are the world’s longest bi-national land border. Most of it land is covered by forests. Its capital is Ottawa, that is the center of politics and culture. Canada’s climate changes wide across its vast area. Though Canada is often connected with cold weather and snow, but in fact, there are different kind of climates.