Europe’s Most Beautiful Places
From Norwegian islands high above the Arctic Circle to forest-covered mountains in Romania,windswept sandy beaches in Wales and icy lakes in the Balkans,Europe is a spectacularly varied place. The old continent’s historic cities and its Mediterranean beaches draw many of its visitors,but the best destinations are sometimes its more remote corners,known mainly to locals and a few brave travelers.
Lake Inari,Finland High above the Arctic Circle and close to Finland’s border with Russia,Lake Inari is a year-round paradise. Dark,snowy winters make it ideal for catching a glimpse of the aurora borealis(北极光).
Its tree-lined banks glow a burnt orange during autumn and in summer,you can swim in its chilly shallows. The center of local Sami culture,is as remote and traditional as Finland gets.
Unst,Shetland Isles,Scotland The most northerly occupied island of the British Isles,Unst is a wild,rugged place where seas crash into the dramatic Muckle Flugga sea stacks.
The latter are a harbor for gannets(塘鹅)during breeding season,with birdwatchers also treated to the sight of searching skuas(贼鸥).
Yorkshire Dales, EnglandIts narrow lanes lined with drystone walls designed specially to cyclists seeking marvelous adventures, while its moody hills continually attract walkers, no matter the weather.
Geological wonders such as the limestone spectacles of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar make it perhaps the most beautiful part of the British Isles.
The Greek Islands There are plenty of places to visit in Greece. But I love the Greek Islands best. White houses and beautiful churches, beaches and Aegean Sea make this a very popular place to visit. However, there is more to do here than just sunbathe. I cannot wait to go back and check out the caves and culture that make the Greek Islands one of the best places in Europe.
Loire Valley, France Chateau de Chambord and Chateau de Chenonceau are the most famous, filled with classic viewing towers, formal gardens and boating lakes. Throw in a tour of its graperies, where some of the world’s finest wines are produced, and its glamour is impossible to ignore.
21. According to the passage, the best destinations in Europe are _______.
A.historic cities and Mediterranean beaches |
B.similar to each other with no obvious differences |
C.familiar to natives and a handful of adventurers |
D.known to people around the world |
22. If you are a cyclist interested in adventures, you’d better choose _______.
A.Unst, Shetland Isles, Scotland |
B.Yorkshire Dales, England |
C.Loire Valley, France |
D.Lake Inari, Finland |
23. According to the passage, we learn that the Greek Islands _______.
A.hasn’t been visited by the writer yet |
B.has many waterfalls and valleys |
C.is merely worth exploring by those who like sunbathing |
D.is a good place for sunbathing |