Paris, France
New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years.Paris used to be among Europe’s busiest cities.Traffic jams could be seen all the time.But now there is a new 2.5-kilometre-long car-free area inside the city.The Louvre attracts world tourists. People visit there not just for the artworks,but also to enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet. The world’s most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.
Li River National Park, China.
The Li River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone caves and green hills. The hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as the “Elephant Trunk Hill”. These attract many Chinese poets and artists. The best way to enjoy the Li River is to take an 83 km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer.
Zurich, Switzerland
What do you think Zurich is famous for?Great banks?Yes.People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europe’s largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken London’s Notting Hill Carnival.
Adelaide, Australia
Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne.They are big cities in Australia. But Adelaide wins people’s hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelaide Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia. Every February and March, people celebrate with outdoor artworks,dance performances and live music. Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods. British fish and chips and Italian pizza can be found in most restaurants.
14. Tourists enjoy the artworks as well as ________ of the Louvre.
A.the location | B.the shape of the roof |
C.the free tickets | D.the flying carpet |
15. Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by ________ in Guilin.
A.elephant trunks | B.warm weather |
C.the highway to Yangshuo | D.the clear water,green hills and limestone caves |
16. Compared with London’s Notting Hill Carnival,the Street Parade in Zurich is ________.
A.even worse | B.exactly the same | C.much better | D.less popular |