1 . Places to see in Sweden

Sweden is a classic and attractive tourist country. There are a number of attractive castles and museums spreading across the country. The pleasant climate is the soul of Sweden. The country is at its best during the summer and early fall, during which it comes alive. Tourists can enjoy many sporting activities, and skating and skiing are two of the most famous ones. Here, we recommend the best places to see to make your visit to Sweden memorable for a lifetime.

Cities to visit in Sweden

The top tourist attractions in Sweden include these cities that will astonish you and open your eyes to a different world.

Stockholm, which is built on fourteen islands, is the capital of Sweden. The city has a long list of museums which are visited by millions every year. These all remain closed on Monday. They include The Royal Palace, Aquaria （水族馆） Water Museum, Swedish Museum of Architecture, Museum of Dance and so on. They are must-see places in Sweden.

Helsingborg is also known as the “Pearl of the Oresund （厄勒海峡）”. It is surrounded by seas: the Kattegat Sea, the Oresund and the Baltic Sea. Charming costal places are the best features of Helsingborg.

Lund, Kiruna, Landskrona, Gothenburg, Gotland and Malmo are the other popular cities in Sweden.

Lakes in Sweden

Lake Vanern

The largest lake in Sweden, Lake Vanern, has an area of 5, 655 km². It contains 20, 000 small islands and rocks. This lake is home to a variety of birds and nearly 35 species of fish.

Lake Vattern

Lake Vattern covers 1, 912 km² and is 128 metres deep. The lakeside is where hot air ballooning festivals and the annual 300-kilometer cycling take place.

National Parks

Padjelanta National Park

Padjelanta National Park, set up in 1962, is the largest national park in Sweden. It has plenty of wildlife to attract visitors.

Serek National Park

The wilderness of Serek National Park covers an area of 1, 970 km². This beautiful place has a wonderful combination of mountains and glaciers （冰川）.

1. What do we know about Stockholm from the text?

A．It is the capital of Sweden.

B．It is surrounded by three seas.

C．There are fourteen islands near the city.

D．The museums there are closed on Wednesday.

2. What is special about Padjelanta National Park?

A．The Royal Palace is next to it.

B．There are both mountains and glaciers in it

C．It is the best place for skating and skiing.

D．It is larger than any other national park in Sweden.

3. Where can you see hot air ballooning festivals?

A．Beside Lake Vattern.	B．Beside Lake Vanern.
C．In Serek National Park.	D．In Padjelanta National Park.

2 . If knowledge is power, then books are fuel and libraries are power stations! Here are four amazing libraries that can get you positively charged.

New York Public Library—New York

Opened in 1911, New York Public Library was the largest marble building in the world. Over the years the library has a collection of 53 million items, including rare first edition books, 300 million pages of historical newspapers and around 40 ,000 restaurant menus dating back to 1850!

Chetham's Library— Manchester

Founded in 1653, Chetham's Library is a free public library with the longest history in the UK. The building itself is even older —built in 1421, it's one of the most well—protected medieval buildings in England!

With 100 ,000 + books lining the shelves, the special atmosphere of the library attracts students and scholars alike to attend guided tours offered throughout the year.

The Library of Congress Washington, D. C.

Located on Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is considered the national library of the US and the second largest library in the world. The library has around 168 million items, adding 10 ,000 to this number every day.

Need to catch up on the news? The Library of Congress, which was founded in 1800, holds the world’s largest newspaper collection, with some dating back as far as 1659!

The British Library—London

The British Library was founded in 1973. With around 170 million items spread across 750 km of shelving, it's the largest library in the world. And this number is continually growing and 8 km of shelving has to be added every year! This is partly because the British Library must receive a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland, by law.

1. Where can you visit the oldest library?

A．In New York.	B．In London.
C．In Manchester.	D．In Washington, D. C.

2. What makes the Library of Congress special?

A．Its large area.

B．Its various functions.

C．Its building materials.

D．Its newspaper collection.

3. Which of the following helps enlarge the collection of the British Library?

A．The legal rule.	B．The public's help.
C．The printing skills.	D．The librarians' efforts.

3 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.

Yellow Hostel

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.

Hostel Alessandro Palace

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

Youth Station Hostel

If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?

A．Comfort.	B．Security.
C．Price.	D．Location.

2. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A．Yellow Hostel.	B．Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C．Youth Station Hostel.	D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.

3. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?

A．It gets noisy at night.	B．Its staff is too talkative.
C．It charges for Wi-Fi.	D．It’s inconveniently located.

4 . 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或用括号内单词的正确形式。

I was on a train in Switzerland. The train came to a stop and the conductor’s voice over the loudspeaker     1     (deliver) a message in German, Italian, and French. I’d made the mistake of not learning any of those languages before my vacation.

Everyone started getting off the train and an old woman saw that I was     2     (confuse). She could speak some English and told me that an accident had happened on the     3     (track). She asked me where I was trying to get to, then went and talked to some workers, and came back to tell me that we’d have to get on trains three or four times to get there.

I was really glad she was heading     4     same way because it would have been impossible for me to figure it     5     on my own. So we went from one train station to the next, getting to know each other along the way.

She was really the     6     (sweet) woman. It was a 2.5-hour journey in total, and     7     we made it to the final destination, we got off and said our goodbyes. I had made it just in time to catch my train to Rome. She told me she had a train to catch as well. I asked her how much farther she had to go and     8     turned out that her home was two hours back the other way.

She had jumped from train to train and traveled the whole way just     9     (make) sure that I made it. I was in shock. A woman spent her whole day sitting on trains and taking her hours away from her home just to help out a confused tourist     10     (visit) her country.

5 . Four Great Persons

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(1756-1791)

Born in Austria in 1756, Mozart was the son of a successful musician . He wrote his first piece of published music at five. Within the year, he began playing for the public, which included a tour of Europe where people admired the young boy’s talent. By the time he was a teenager, Mozart had written several operas. He wrote over 600 pieces of music in his lifetime.

Shirley Temple (1928-2014)

Shirley Temple received her first acting chance at the age of three and starred in Carolina, her first film, at six. She quickly caught attention and by 1940, she had starred in 43 films, including Bright Eyes for which she won a special award for “Outstanding Personality”. As an adult, Temple became a US diplomat（外交官）for the United Nations.

Nkosi Johnson(1989-2001)

South African Nkosi Johnson was born HIV-positive（携带艾滋病毒）. His story caught the media’s attention when his local public school refused to admit him because of his condition. Soon he traveled the world, telling his story wherever he could,encouraging other patients to speak out. Besides,he founded Nokie’s Haven,a safe place for HIV-positive mothers and their children.In 2005,he was award the International Children’s Peace Prize.

Alexandra Scott(1996-2004)

Alexandra Scott had cancer before she celebrated her first birthday.At the age of four, she decided to raise money for other children going through the same thing.So she set up a lemonade stand（摊位）,which inspired others to start lemonade stands, too.They raised over$1 million before Scott died of cancer.Her family carries on her legacy(遗产) through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation,which has raised over $150 million.

1. Who changed his/her career path when he/she grew up?

A．Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.	B．Shirley Temple
C．Nkosi Johnson	D．Alexandar Scott

2. What happened to Nkosi Johnson according to the text?

A．He got HIV-positive soon after he was born.

B．He caught wide attention for his disease.

C．He was once refused by schools for his illness.

D．He was awarded a prize for his high grades.

3. What can we know about the four persons from the text?

A．They became well-known at an early age.

B．They had a hard time when they were a child.

C．They behaved kindly to other people as a child.

D．They were hardworking when they were young.