Like clockwork, warm weather slips away and autumn begins its descent on the Northern Hemisphere, bringing with it rich colors that transform forests, woodlands and parks.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew houses one of the most diverse collections of living plants of any botanic garden on the planet, including around 14,000 trees. Every autumn, its 500 acres of woodland deliver an extraordinary spectacle of brilliant red and yellow as leaves of oak, chestnut, maple and hickory trees begin to change. Visit before 30 November to join a guide d trees tour and learn how different species are coping with the changing seasons and adapting to climate change.

Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech

Brechfa Forest covers some 16,000 acres in Carmarthenshire, Wales, making it easy for walkers to immerse themselves in woodlands transformed by autumn’s finest colours. It become a blend of red and purple in November. After your walk, drive to Carmarthen, one of the oldest towns in Wales, for lunch and a visit to the castle. Some say that the castle was named after King Arthur’s wizard, Merlin, as its Welsh name — Caerfyrddin —means ‘Merlin’s fort’

Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds

More than 1,300 different trees, shrubs (灌木) and bamboos are showcased at Batsford Arboretum, near the picture-perfect town of Moreton-in-Marsh. This private botanical garden covers 60 acres, providing outstanding colours between late October and November. Highlights include trees ranging from red to purple. Prebooking tickets during autumn is recommended to avoid the crowds.

Catbells, Cumbria

The Lake District is dotted with many viewpoints, but the sights from the Catbells walking route are a particular standout come autumn. Once you’ve walked back down, take a leisurely ferry ride to the quaint market town of Keswick, seeing epic views of autumnal hills reflected in the water on the way.

【小题1】What is special about the visit to Brechfa Forest, Abergorlech?

A．Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery.	B．Visitors can enjoy trees full of fine colors.
C．Visitors can go hiking among mountains.	D．Visitors can visit a mysterious castle.

【小题2】Which of the above is advised to book tickets in advance?

A．Royal Botanic Gardens	B．Brechfa Forest
C．Batsford Arboretum, Cotswolds	D．Catbells, Cumbria

【小题3】What does the above four have in common?

A．All are suitable places to visit all over the year.

B．All are brilliant sites with beautiful autumn scenery.

C．All sites are hard to reach for people with children.

D．All sites have access to delicious food children like.