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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】
【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了到巴黎旅行時一些建議，包括做計劃、訂機票和安排行程等方面。
【1題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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.(乘飛機最便宜的月份是三月，特別是如果你可以在周一、周二或周三離開。如果提前90天左右預(yù)訂，你會省下更多的錢。)”可知，三月份向前推90天，預(yù)定機票最便宜的時間是在12月份。故選A項。
【2題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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，巴黎圣母院已經(jīng)對游客關(guān)閉，因為大火燒毀了大教堂的部分建筑。)”可知，目前不對游客開放的景點是巴黎圣母院。故選B項。
【3題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第一段最后兩句話“A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.(輕松的巴黎之旅需要一點計劃。這里有一些讓你的旅行順利的建議。)”可知，文章介紹了到巴黎旅行時的相關(guān)建議，該內(nèi)容會在旅游小冊子上看到。故選B項。
