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Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. There are lots to explore and there’s delicious food on every corner. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.
Planning your trip
Have a valid passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6-8 weeks to arrive after you apply.
Booking Flights
The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.
Enjoying Your Time
·Visit the Eiffel Tower.
The Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs €25 to go to the top, or €10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.
·See the Notre Dame Cathedral.
At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.
·Go to the Louvre to see world-famous art.
The Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35, 000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time, visit the highlights. The Louvre costs €15 at the museum or €17 in advance (to skip most of the line).
·Take a day trip to Versailles.
If you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city. Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs e €20 to visit the palace and grounds.
1. When can we book plane tickets to save the most money?
A. In December. B. In March. C. In June. D. In August.
2. Which tourist attraction is not open to visitors at the moment?
A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Notre Dame Cathedral.
C. The Louvre. D. Versailles.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A course plan. B. A travel brochure.
C. A research paper. D. An encyclopedia.
【答案】1. A2. B3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了到巴黎旅行时一些建议，包括做计划、订机票和安排行程等方面。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance.(乘飞机最便宜的月份是三月，特别是如果你可以在周一、周二或周三离开。如果提前90天左右预订，你会省下更多的钱。)”可知，三月份向前推90天，预定机票最便宜的时间是在12月份。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“At present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral.(目前，巴黎圣母院已经对游客关闭，因为大火烧毁了大教堂的部分建筑。)”可知，目前不对游客开放的景点是巴黎圣母院。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段最后两句话“A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.(轻松的巴黎之旅需要一点计划。这里有一些让你的旅行顺利的建议。)”可知，文章介绍了到巴黎旅行时的相关建议，该内容会在旅游小册子上看到。故选B项。
