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If you are dreaming of visiting one of those picture-perfect European towns filled with old-world attractiveness and scenic beauty, here is a look at the most beautiful small towns in Europe.
Manarola
Manarola, Italy, is filled with rainbow-colored homes along the Mediterranean (地中海) coast. This attractive fishing town is famous for its unbelievable wine, and the paintings. There are no cars here, no traffic lights, or traffic noise. You can drive to Manarola, but you will have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, is a fascinating mountain town, once two separate towns, one Roman and the other Teutonic. The 1936 Winter Olympics forced them to become one, though the two sides still have different characters. The town dates back to 15 AD, filled with narrow streets lined with historic three or four-story buildings painted with religious scenes (宗教场景).
Marsaxlokk
The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, was built in 900 BC. Today, this picture-like town is the main supplier (供应地) of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its attractiveness. With such quiet surroundings, including the traditional fishing boats, it is a particularly charming (迷人的) place to visit.
Port Magee
In a country filled with beautiful towns, Port Magee, is a standout, sitting on the southwest coast of Ireland. This seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history. At The Bridge Bar, you will find live music many nights of the week along with nice food and a fine glass of beer.
21. In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car?_________
A. Manarola. B. Garmisch-Partenkirchen.C. Marsaxlokk. D. Port Magee.
22. Marsaxlokk is attractive for______.
A. wine and paintings B. religious scenes
C. fishing boats and old buildings D. rich history and live music
23. Manarola and Port Magee are perfect choices for tourists who ______.
A. prefer enjoyment in an old coastal fishing town
B. want to stay on a Mediterranean island
C. have special interest in traditional fishing boats
D. need to be refreshed in a mountain town
24. You may find this passage on a __________.
A. newspaper B. tourist guide C. scientific magazine D. geography book
