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Travelling with kids isn’t always easy, but it’s always fun．If you are considering abandoning the camping holiday this year．Why not visit one of Europe’s famous cities instead? Here are Europe EHIC Services Limited’s top picks．
Barcelona，Spain
BarceIona is sure to be well loved by younger visitors．The city streets are filled with street performers who swallow fire and juggle swords．If your kids enjoy a challenge，they may even enjoy a bird’s－eye view from the top of the Mirador de Colom．Barcelona even has the Museum of Chocolate which your children will jump at the chance to taste．
Berlin,Germany
Berlin has sights for adults and children in equal measure．With Legoland Discovery Center，Aqua Dome and the Berlin Zoo，the city will not be lacking in choices for your kids．Berlin also has plenty of child-friendly transport，parks and plenty of delicious dishes．
Amsterdam，Netherland
It’s easy to jump on a canal or bus tour in Amsterdam in order to prevent tired little feet．If you have confident cyclists in the family，you can rent a bike and paddle around the city instead．The Tropenmuseum is a popular favorite as the roof top turns into a beach in the summer months．
Reykjavik，Iceland
This city is perfect for kids of all ages．They will love the natural wonders that the city has to offer，such as the hot springs．The Northern Lights，whale watching and trying on Viking armor（盔甲）will also create unforgettable memories for your kids．
No matter where you decide to take your kids on holiday，it’s important that you all have valid and in-date European Health Insurance Cards．Don’t leave yourself or your kids unprotected；apply for your EHIC today．
1. What can visitors do in Barcelona?
A. Enjoy exciting performances in the street．
B. Visit a special Lego place in person．
C. Make chocolates with their own hands．
D. Paddle around the city．
2. Where can you have a bath in a hot spring?
A. Berlin． B. Barcelona．
C. Amsterdam． D. Reykjavik．
3. What might Europe EHIC Services Limited be?
A. A travel agency． B. An insurance agency．
C. An educational institution． D. A health center for children．
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。文章主要介绍了可以带孩子旅行的几个欧洲著名的城市。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Barcelona, Spain中的The city streets are filled with street performers who swallow fire and juggle swords.可知，在巴塞罗那，游客可以在街上欣赏精彩的表演。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Reykjavik, Iceland中的They will love the natural wonders that the city has to offer, such as the hot springs.可知，在冰岛的雷克雅未克可以泡温泉。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段Here are Europe EHIC Services Limited’s top picks．和最后一段No matter where you decide to take your kids on holiday，it’s important that you all have valid and in-date European Health Insurance Cards．Don’t leave yourself or your kids unprotected；apply for your EHIC today．可知，European Health Insurance Cards为欧洲健康保险卡，从而可以推断出Europe EHIC Services Limited为一家健康保险公司。故选B。
【点睛】本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。广告类或布告类的文章主要考查学生根据问题迅速从文中定位、提取有效信息的能力。考生需要根据问题中的信息迅速定位到相关的广告板块，并从中寻找有用信息。例如小题1需要抓住选择项中的关键词performances in the street，然后迅速定位到Barcelona，Spain这一段落中的关键词street performers，从而得出正确的答案。
