1 . Check out these places and have the vacation of a lifetime in Greece!
Lovely Ithaca
Located on the Ionian Sea, Ithaca is a combination of the greenest landscapes in Greece, the most wonderful swimming waters and a lively local atmosphere. When going around the narrow island, you will be attracted by the hilltop village Stavros and the beautiful fishing village Frikes. For motorists, Kaminia beach, hidden in a peaceful cove, is the perfect destination for a day of relaxation.
Breathtaking Meteora
Although when you go to Greece, you often go to the beaches and islands, one of the must-visit destinations in Greece is definitely the breathtakingly beautiful Meteora, located on the mainland next to the village of Kalabaka. It is a natural attraction and the second most important monastic area in Greece, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meteora’s landscape is made special by the rocks shaped like columns (柱状物) over time, on which the Monasteries (修道院) of the area were built around the 14th and 16th centuries.
Ios — the favorite destination of the future
Ios may be left out of many people’s plans as it is known as a party island, but in fact the party season only lasts from about half of June to mid-August. In the off-season, the island is very quiet compared to popular destinations such as Santorini. Of course, Ios is an absolute destination for party-goers even in midsummer. Ios is dotted with a number of small churches. What makes Ios interesting is its setting for an ideal holiday without crowds and noise. Here is a guaranteed hit of the future, waiting to be discovered!
1. Where is Kaminia beach located?| A．In Ios. | B．In Ithaca. | C．In Santorini. | D．In Meteora. |
| A．Historical buildings. | B．Special local foods. |
| C．Beaches and islands. | D．Beautiful fishing villages. |
| A．There are many places of interest. | B．It is popular with party-goers. |
| C．People can swim in wonderful waters. | D．There are column-shaped rocks. |
| A．In Oregon. | B．In Alaska. | C．In Washington. |
3 . There are many bridges on the Thames in London; the following are among the most famous ones.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge has stood over the Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the world. It is the bridge in London you may see in movies and on advertising writing for London. Tower Bridge is the only Thames bridge that can be raised. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week.
London Bridge
The construction of the first stone London Bridge started in 1176 and finished years later. Houses and shops were once built on the bridge, which made the road so narrow that it was often jammed with people, horses and carts. A “keep left” rule was made in 1733 to keep the traffic moving. This became the rule of the road in Britain. In 1757 the old bridge was pulled down and a new one was built in 1831. Interestingly, that one was pulled down again in 1967 but rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, the USA, as a tourist attraction. The present London Bridge was opened in 1973.
Millennium Bridge
Millennium Bridge is a bridge for walkers. Almost immediately after its opening, the bridge had to be shut because of the dangerous waving caused by too many visitors. It has now been reopened. The bridge is about 320 metres, costs 16 million pounds to build and only takes walkers.
Westminster Bridge
Westminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the Thames between Westminster and Lambeth. The present bridge, opened in 1862, is the second on the site and took the place of an earlier bridge opened in 1750. The British romantic poet, William Wordsworth, wrote a famous poem composed upon Westminster Bridge in the autumn of 1802.
1. If there were a huge ship on the Thames, which of the following could it run through?| A．Westminster Bridge. | B．Millennium Bridge. |
| C．Tower Bridge. | D．London Bridge. |
| A．London Bridge was often very crowded. |
| B．Tower Bridge is the oldest one among the four bridges. |
| C．Millennium Bridge is a dangerous bridge. |
| D．William Wordsworth likes Westminster Bridge most among the four bridges. |
| A．The 1831 London Bridge is in the USA. |
| B．Tower Bridge is much less frequently lifted today than before. |
| C．Cars and buses are not allowed to cross Millennium Bridge. |
| D．Millennium Bridge is for walkers only. |
