Last weekend I visited Rome for the first time. I spent three busy days in the Italian capital, seeing lots of tourist attractions and walking down streets lit with Christmas decorations. There are a lot of things I love about the city.
Rome is one of the most ancient cities in the world and is full of wonderful relics（遗迹）from its distant past. These monuments include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum where gladiators used to fight each other until death and hunt animals coming from another country. The ruins of buildings and temples are fascinating: you can't quite believe how old they are.
I studied the masterpieces of the Renaissance period at university and was very excited to see them in real life. I walked around the museum in Vatican City and saw plenty of famous sculptures（雕塑）. The best part of the visit was, without doubt, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted in the early 16th century by the great Michelangelo. It was so breathtaking that I couldn’t tear my eyes away from it.
In Rome, there is a lot of food on offer for tourists but some of it isn’t very good quality. I made an effort to find authentic restaurants to taste the popular meals of the region, like pasta with tomato, onion and bacon. I also loved eating ice cream and hot chocolate under the Christmas lights.
Rome has not only lots of luxury boutiques（精品店）but also plenty of shops that were more in my price range! It was a perfect opportunity to go and buy presents for my family and friends. There was also a Christmas market, where I bought a sparkly decoration for the tree.
1.The underlined word “gladiators” in the 2nd paragraph probably means “_____”.
A. athletes B. butchers
C. invaders D. fighters
2.The author found the ruins of buildings and temples fascinating because _____.
A. they represent Rome's religion
B. they are relics from Rome's distant past
C. you can't help wondering how old they are
D. they include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum
3.What is mainly discussed in the 3rd paragraph?
A. The great museums of Italy.
B. The sculptures in Rome.
C. Art-related activities during the visit.
D. The achievements of the Renaissance period in Italy.
4.When visiting Rome, you should be careful in choosing ______.
A. the attractions B. the food
C. the hotels D. the luxury boutiques
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“But what if I get lost?” people might ask. No one ever gets _______ lost in a major city.
At first, you can find your way back to a(n) ______ location. If it ______ you to be “lost”, just find a taxi and go back to where you started. However,_______ things can happen if you get lost. You can _____ at a sidewalk café to sit and relax. You can ask the local people at the next table about the directions. And _______ they don’t speak your language, your trip becomes more memorable because of the ______. Here are a few more ways to get most out of your travel.
Know before you do. _____ a few hours before your trip learning about the history and culture of your destination. This will help you understand what you’re seeing.
Move around like a local. Use the subways and buses of the city you’re ________ You’ll not only save money, but you’ll also learn how people really live.
Check the bulletin boards (布告牌). Sometimes you can find advertisements for free concerts and______ fun activities on bulletin boards around universities.
So next time you see a poster advertising an introductory _______ tour, save your money. Instead, wander on your own. I promise you a time you’ll remember with great pleasure.
1.A. remembered B. disappointed C. interested D. reminded
2.A. inside B. front C. back D. center
3.A. invisible B. untrue C. unreal D. uncommon
4.A. views B. cities C. beauties D. smells
5.A. suggestion B. way C. thought D. tip
6.A. Simply B. Particularly C. Generally D. Especially
7.A. lead B. move C. tell D. help
8.A. different B. mistaken C. correct D. same
9.A. left B. felt C. lived D. lost
10.A. terribly B. possibly C. hopelessly D. finally
11.A. unknown B. well-known C. strange D. beautiful
12.A. frightens B. supposes C. delights D. surprises
13.A. worst B. hardest C. nicest D. happiest
14.A. reach B. get C. arrive D. stop
15.A. in case B. as a result C. in fact D. even if
16.A. experience B. conversation C. talk D. coffee
17.A. Take B. Spend C. Pay D. Use
18.A. seeing B. visiting C. going D. walking
19.A. the others B. another C. others D. other
20.A. plane B. car C. bus D. train
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Travel off-season
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2.
Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, renting a small apartment is a good choice.
Eat like a local
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Choose local transportation
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A. Save on hotels.
B. Surf the Internet while traveling.
C. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.
D. So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.
E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.
F. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.
G .As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.
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It does not____if she never understood a word I said.She was my travel partner and will____be.
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2.A. expert B. agent C. guide D. writer
3.A. catching B. adopting C. training D. delivering
4.A. But B. So C. And D. Or
5.A. returned B. cried C. left D. failed
6.A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. astonishment D. embarrassment
7.A. stories B. letters C. papers D. reports
8.A. display B. offer C. read D. perform
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10.A. recognize B. understand C. remember D. appreciate
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13.A. voice B. lesson C. hand D. break
14.A. trick B. ownership C. hobby D. bond
15.A. obviously B. closely C. directly D. loosely
16.A. shouldered B. learned C. shared D. suffered
17.A. regretful B. grateful C. respectful D. merciful
18.A. owe B. devote C. leave D. add
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20.A. frequently B. sometimes C. usually D. always
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Do you know what makes people successful? To find out the answers, an American reporter recently visited some of the most successful people around the world.1.
●Be responsible for yourself.
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●Write a plan.
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● 4.
Nothing great is easy to get. So you must be ready to work hard—even harder than you have ever done. If you are not willing to pay the price, you won't get anything valuable.?
●Never give up.
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A. A good plan is like a map to you.
B. It seems to us that everyone knows this, but it is easier said than done.
C. Some people achieve success much later in life because they didn't work hard earlier.
D. You're saying, "You have more control over my life than I do."
E. Here are some keys to success that they give.
F. Someone else's opinion of you doesn't have to become your reality.
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