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Amsterdam Destination Guide

       Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museum and cycling culture. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.

Must-See Attractions

       Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. Don't miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt. You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District, which is a great place to buy souvenir gifts for family back home at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. If you have time you should try to explore the Canal Ring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a pub for celebrity spotting and nightlife today.

Transportation

       Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. This airport is located about 15 kilometers southwest of the city center. You'd better catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes (·Ïß). It's typically not a good idea to drive a car to the city center because traffic is crowded and parking is difficult to find. Cycling is quite popular here, and it's easy to find cheap bike rentals around town.

1.Which month is the high tourist season?

A. July.                       B. January.                C. April.             D. December.

2.Where can tourists enjoy shopping?

A. In the Vondelpark.                                         B. At the Canal Ring.
C. At the Dam Square.                                       D. At the Albert Cuyp Market.

3.What transportation is recommended traveling from Schiphol to Central Station?

A. By bike.                B. On foot.                  C. By train.        D. By car

One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem— inability to read.

In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room.” I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random£¨ËæÒâµØ£©. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle(СÁÔÈ®). I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle. Without opening the book titled Amos, the Beagle with a Plan, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.

Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book.

My mother’s call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be incredibly wonderful and I was going to read them.

I never told my mother about my “miraculous” (Ææ¼£°ãµØ) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable£¨ÏÔÖøµÄ£© improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.

4.The author’s mother told him to borrow a book in order to_____.

A£®help cure him of his reading problem

B£®encourage him to do more walking

C£®let him spend a meaningful summer

D£®make him learn more about weapons

5. The book caught the author’s eye because_____.

A£®it contained pretty pictures of animals

B£®he found its title easy to understand

C£®he liked children’s stories very much

D£®he was reminded of his own dog

6.What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A£®The author’s mother rewarded him with books.

B£®The author’s mother read the same book.

C£®The author has had happy summers ever since.

D£®The author has become a successful writer.

7.Which one could be the best title of the passage?

A£®My Passion for Reading

B£®The Charm£¨÷ÈÁ¦£© of a Book

C£®Reunion with My Beagle

D£®Mum’s Strict Order