WHERE TO STAY
With its modern art museums, hidden basement bars and fast-developing food scene, Buenos Aires, Argentina's capital, is one of the most attractive cities in Latin America. Contact us, and we offer you some special hotels.
Querido
This is a cheerful seven-room townhouse in Villa Crespo. Its rooms are big, and each is specially designed. A hearty breakfast is served in the dining room. Querido’s convenient location means Palermo Soho is a short walk away.
Doubles from ￡73, querido.com
Home Hotel
Design and comfort are key at this 20-room hotel in Palermo Hollywood. From Florence Knoll furniture to William Morris wallpaper, every detail has been hand-picked by the British-argentinian owners. There’s an outdoor swimming pool and a garden with green trees. Weekend brunch（早午餐）is a welcome choice for tourists.
Doubles from ￡90, homehotel.com
Tango Hotel
A big makeover（翻新）changed this former sewing machine factory in Monserrat into a 59-room hotel. Despite the busy location, the environment is good.
Doubles from ＄75, tangohotel.com
La Querencia
Close to Constitucion, this comfortable four-room hotel in San Telmo is run by a Frenchman, Yann. Decoration is simple but the place is spotless. Guests can make use of the kitchen where Yann prepares breakfast and enjoy their meals in the dining room or in the yard.
Doubles from ＄55, laquerencia.com
1. What do we know about Buenos Aires from the first paragraph?| A．Its basements are very famous. | B．It has many old-style museums. |
| C．It’s famous for its traditional food. | D．It’s an important city in Latin America. |
| A．Querido. |
| B．Home Hotel. |
| C．Tango Hotel. |
| D．La Querencia. |
| A．Special design. |
| B．Beautiful gardens. |
| C．Wonderful brunch. |
| D．Convenient locations. |
| A．Home Hotel. |
| B．La Querencia. |
| C．Tango Hotel. |
| D．Querido. |
相似题推荐
【推荐1】If you’re not into a roller coaster, but you still want the thrill of an amusement park ride, perhaps a sky wheel is more your speed. Here’s a look the four tallest examples standing in the world today.
Aln Dubal, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Located in the Dubai Marina, the Ain Dubai, opened in 2021, is the tallest sky wheel in the world with a height of 820 feet. It’s capable of carrying 1,750 passengers on a single rotation(旋转). One rotation of Ain Dubai takes 38 minutes, and you can even have a birthday party or a wedding in one of the capsules!
High Roller, Las Vegas, Nevada
At 550 feet tall, it opened in 2014 as the tallest sky wheel in the world and held the record for seven years until it was replaced by the Ain Dubai. The High Roller has a total carrying capacity of 1, 120. And in case you get bored of the view, each capsule is equipped with eight flat screen televisions.
Singapore Flyer, Singapore
The Singapore Flyer opened in downtown Singapore on April 15, 2008. The giant wheel stands at 541 feet tall. Each of its 28 air-conditioned capsules can hold 28 passengers. A few months after opening in 2008, the Singapore Flyer changed directions to bring good fortune.
Star of Nanchang, Nanchang, China
The Star of Nanchang, built in 2006, stands at 525 feet tall and is located in Nanchang, China, the capital of Jiangxi Province. Its 60 capsules can carry eight passengers each, and it’s rather slow for its size. It takes 30 minutes to make a full rotation, allowing the passengers at the bottom of the wheel to exit the ride without stopping the entire wheel each time.
1. What’s special about High Roller?| A．It has the greatest capacity. | B．It is equipped with TV sets. |
| C．It is the tallest sky wheel in the world. | D．It once changed its direction. |
| A．Ain Dubai. | B．High Roller. |
| C．Singapore Flyer. | D．Star of Nanchang. |
| A．Fashion. | B．Tourism. | C．Health. | D．Technology. |
【推荐2】Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up. The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the word , for over 250 years.
| OPENING TIMES: 20 Mar to 19 Oct Mon to Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sun:9:30am to 5:00pm 20 Oct to 19Mar Mon to Sat:9:30am to 4:00pm Sun:10:00am to 4:00pm | ADMISSION: Adult £4.90 Child £2.20 Family £ 12.00(2 adults +up to 3 children) |
◆Enter though the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare’s World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.
◆Stand in the rooms-where Shakespeare grew up.
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period.
◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in the poet’s works.
◎The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map; nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ walk).
The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition hall, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair user.
◎The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).
1. How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?| A．$9.80 | B．$14.20 | C．$12.0 | D．$16.40 |
| A．Behind the exhibition hall. | B．At Windsor street. |
| C．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre. | D．Near the Coffee House. |
| A．textbook | B．A news report | C．Fashion Magazine | D．A travel brochure |
【推荐3】A famous magazine, Amusement Today, does a survey among park lovers every year both in the US and overseas, based on which, “Top 5 List of the Best Amusement Parks in the World” has come out as follows:
Disneyland, California
Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California, the US. More than 515 million guests have traveled to this American landmark from around the world since the park first opened to guests on July 17, 1955. The park consists of many world-famous sections, such as Main Street, Adventure land, New Orleans Square, and so on.
Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida
Magic Kingdom is a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando opened on October 1, 1971. It is the most famous theme park in Florida. The park’s design and attractions don’t make much difference from Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
EPCOT, Disney World, Florida
EPCOT is the second theme park built at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park opened on October 1, 1982, and was named EPCOT Center from 1982 to 1993. It was the largest Disney theme park in the world until 1998, when Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened.
DisneyMGM Studios, Florida
MGM’s streets are the home for some great moviethemed attractions with a history of less than 30 years. With the addition of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock and Roller Coaster, the park is now home to Disney World’s most thrilling rides.
Universal Studios, Florida
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and jump right into the action of your favorite movies at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV theme park in the world.
1. Which of the following theme parks have similar attractions?| A．Disneyland & Magic Kingdom. |
| B．Disneyland & Universal Studios. |
| C．EPCOT & DisneyMGM Studios. |
| D．Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios. |
| A．Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. |
| B．DisneyMGM Studios, Florida. |
| C．EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. |
| D．Disneyland, California. |
| A．To attract tourists to these theme parks. |
| B．To increase the sales of Amusement Today. |
| C．To introduce world’s best amusement parks. |
| D．To compare attractions in different theme parks. |
