1 . Four best day trips from Amsterdam: the ultimate travel guide
Broek in Waterland: a village fit for sea captains
If you’re looking for a getaway from the big city, Broek in Waterland is the definition of a peaceful Dutch town. With a small population of about 2,500, this village has quiet streets and picturesque nature. Its standout feature is its traditional wooden houses, with more than 80 of them considered National Heritage Sites.
Travel time by car from Amsterdam: 14 minutes
Giethoorn: Venice of the Netherlands
A picture-perfect landscape, Giethoorn is an almost entirely car-free village, replaced with boats and, of course, bicycles. You don’t want to miss a boat tour around this scenic town or a pleasant hike around the area.
Travel time by car from Amsterdam: 1 hour and 26 minutes
Marken: a former island in the Zuiderzee
Marken was separated from the Dutch mainland in the 13th century by a storm, turning it into an island in the Markermeer lake. Residents of the town built wooden houses on artificial hills to prevent more flooding damage. To this day, these picturesque homes remain a popular cultural attraction. On your walk, you can visit the comfortable town harbour or enjoy the scenic route of fields, forests and the lakeshore.
Travel time by car from Amsterdam: 27 minutes
Gouda: the birthplace of iconic Dutch cheese
Which came first, the cheese or the city? For Gouda, the city is the namesake for this world-famous cheese. The city is quaint(古色古香), but the centre is full of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés. Check out the weekly Markt (market) on Thursdays and Saturdays to see thousands of flowers of every color and buy some to take home, and the first Fairtrade Street in the Netherlands at weekends, where all street food is sustainably produced and sold!
Travel time by car from Amsterdam: 1 hour
1. Which city takes visitors the longest time to reach from Amsterdam by car?| A．Broek in Waterland. | B．Giethoorn. | C．Marken. | D．Gouda. |
| A．On Sundays. | B．On Tuesdays. | C．On Thursdays. | D．On Mondays. |
| A．They feature traditional wooden houses. | B．They’re surrounded with an artificial lake. |
| C．They’re listed as National Heritage Sites. | D．They have a small population in the country. |
2 . WHERE TO STAY IN BOSWELL?
TOUR GUIDE TO OUR BEST HOTELS
| FIRST HOTEL Address:222 Edward Road Telephone:414-6433 The number of rooms: 120 Single room: $25 Double room: $35 Special attractions: Air-conditioned rooms. French restaurant. Swimming pool. Shops. Coffee shop and bar. Telephone, radio and television in each room. Close to the city center. |
| FAIRVIEW HOTEL Address: 129 North Road Telephone:591-5620 The number of rooms: 50 Single room: $12 Double: $18 Special attractions: Close to the airport. Telephone in each room. Bar. Restaurant. Garage. Swimming pool. |
| ORCHARD HOTEL Address: 233 Edward Road Telephone:641-6446 The number of rooms:120 Single room: $15 Double $20 Special attractions: Facing First Hotel. European restaurant. Coffee shop. Television. Nightclub. |
| OSAKA HOTEL Address: 1264 Venning Road Telephone:643-8200 The number of rooms:180 Single room: $30 Double $50 Special attractions: Air-conditioned rooms. Japanese and Chinese restaurants. Swimming pool. Large garden. Shops. |
| A．Fairview Hotel | B．First Hotel |
| C．Orchard Hotel | D．Osaka Hotel |
The cheapest price for a single room is _______ in ______ in Boswell.| A．$ 12 / First Hotel | B．$ 15 / Osaka Hotel |
| C．$ 12/ Fairview Hotel | D．$25 / Orchard Hotel |
| A．120 | B．170 | C．290 | D．470 |
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4 . Welcome to Germany’s largest theme park! In an area covering 68 hectares, visitors to Europe Park can experience the architecture, plants and culture of 12 European countries.
Set in various themed areas, the popular leisure(休闲)park provides over 100 attractions and wonderful shows. Visitors can take a leisure walk through Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia in one afternoon!
Visitors can experience the rush of our high speed roller coasters, watch various acrobatic(杂技的) shows in our international programs, get lost in the underwater world from their seat in the 4D cinema, or experience many of our spectacular attractions. You are sure to make a lasting impression on your children and family.
Deep below the Greek Village, Atlantis Adventure, an interactive theme ride for the whole family, is waiting for all brave hunters. Visitors can get to the bottom of one of the world’s great mysteries in vehicles which can rotate 360°. Trying to reveal the myth of Atlantis, this adventure takes the visitors past extraordinary scenes with amazingly-beautiful coral reefs, sunken ships and groups of colourful fish. Be fascinated by the amazing animation (动画)and computer technology used in this fantastic ride! Children 8 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
1. What can people do in European Park?| A．Riding in 12 European countries. |
| B．Playing underwater with children. |
| C．Watching various acrobatic shows. |
| D．Hunting for treasures in sunken ships. |
| A．By join in international programs. |
| B．By taking an interactive theme ride. |
| C．By walking through the Greek Village. |
| D．By watching fantastic shows in 4D cinemas. |
| A．Jump off. |
| B．Get away. |
| C．Pull over. |
| D．Turn around. |
| A．To inform the public of a family—friendly park. |
| B．To introduce the largest theme park in the world. |
| C．To persuade more people to pay a visit to Germany. |
| D．To explain why theme parks are popular with children. |
