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These are the most popular and best travel destinations for next spring. Results are based on increases in interest and bookings compared with the same period last year.
Beirut, Lebanon
This may come as a surprise, but it's also plenty of people's dream of seeing the “Paris of the Middle East”, as Beirut is called. Beirut—one of the world's oldest living places-is a combination of history and culture. You can admire colonial French architecture and enjoy a diversity of culinary(烹饪的)delights. As for accommodation, Sofitel Beirut Le Gabriel and The Smallville Hotel are top picks.
Mazatlán, Mexico
Are you looking for an escape to a warm place? Mazatlán, on Mexico's Pacific coast, is a good choice. It combines blue skies, warm sunshine, sandy beaches and old-fashioned character. Old Mazatlán is lined with 19th-century buildings, historic sites and fashionable hotels, like Casa Lucila and Casa de Leyendas.
London, England
No matter how many times you venture across the Atlantic, there's always something new to discover. Recognizable landmarks, like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, are a must for first-timers. And, surely, you'll want to take a photo when crossing Abbey Road or making a call from a phone booth. Equally there are different kinds of accommodation choices. Enjoy royal treatment at 11 Cadogan Gardens and Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, or book a flat through Airbnb.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Called the "new Dubai for enthusiastic travelers", Tel Aviv is the place to go right now. This international city has so much to offer. Take advantage of its seaside place with a surf lesson. Check out the 1930's Bauhaus buildings and famed museums, like Eretz Israel Museum. After an action-packed day, you can have a good rest at The Rothschild 71 or Cucu Hotel.
1. What can visitors do in Beirut, Lebanon?
A. Go sightseeing in Paris in their dreams.
B. Admire various American buildings.
C. Experience its history and culture.
D. Find a place to live in for nothing.
2. Where would visitors go to if they wanted to escape from cold weather?
A. Mazatlán, Mexico. B. London, England.
C. Beirut, Lebanon. D. Tel Aviv, Israel.
3. In which hotel can visitors be royally treated?
A. At Casa de Leyendas. B. At The Rothschild71.
C. In The Smallville Hotel. D. At 11 Cadogan Gardens.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。向读者介绍了四个旅行地及其详细信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Beirut, Lebanon中的“Beirut—one of the world's oldest living places—is a combination of history and culture. ”（贝鲁特，作为世界上最古老的居住地之一，融合了历史与文化元素。）可知，游客在贝鲁特当地可以感受其历史与文化。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mazatlán, Mexico中的“Are you looking for an escape to a warm place? Mazatlán, on Mexico's Pacific coast, is a good choice.”（你在寻找一个较为暖和的地方么？墨西哥洋海岸的Mazatlán是不二之选）可知，如果游客想去温暖的地方，Mazatlán则是一个不错的选择。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据London, England中的“Enjoy royal treatment at 11 Cadogan Gardens and Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park.”（在Cadogan11号庄园及东方文华海德公园享受皇室待遇）可知，游客可以在这两家宾馆享受到皇家般的礼遇。故选D项。
【点睛】文章内容较为简单，集中考查细节题，对此类题型，考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词然后以此为线索，运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍，仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别。如小题3题干中关键词的 be royally treated，到文章找到关键词Enjoy royal treatment。所以我们考生要通过比较这些细微区别，仔细辨别才能得出答案。
