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Unit 5　Rhythm Ⅰ.阅读理解 A You are probably busy preparing for the College Entrance Examination at the moment，but do you have a plan for the three months after？Perhaps youre thinking of traveling.If so，take a look at these three destinations，listed on an article about tourism by The New York Times. Pingyao，Shanxi Province，China The town has remained traditional，banning cars within its 10-meter-tall Ming Dynasty walls and preserving the traditional architecture of courtyard houses and 19th century bank buildings.But the city is becoming known for more than its history.Its yearly photography festival，which takes place in late summer，has attracted enthusiasts and professionals from across the globe for a decade. London，The UK There is never a bad time to go to London.But this year may be better than most：the 2012 Summer Olymipic Games provide the greatest appeal to the whole world，and youll have an unforgettable astonishing experience in London.Besides，travelers can also enjoy special art exhibitions about the Olympics. The Danube(多瑙河) The blue Danube threads its way through four capitals(Vienna，Bratislava，Budapest and Belgrade)and touches 10 countries，passing by majestic scenery，great wine regions，castles and ruins dating back centuries.What better way to see all these treasures than from the water? 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇旅游广告，作者向高中毕业生强烈推荐了几个旅游去处。 1．Which of the following doesnt belong to the features of Pingyao? A．Traditional architecture. B．19th century bank buildings. C．Various cars. D．Photography festival. 答案　C　[细节理解题。由文章第三段“banning cars within its 10-meter-tall Ming Dynasty walls and preserving the traditional architecture of courtyard houses and 19th century bank buildings.”可知答案为C。] 2．London of this year is more attractive than most years because________. A．Olympics are going on here B．you can experience a completely different culture C．Londons National Portrait Gallery is open to the public D．you can attend art exhibitions this year 答案　A　[细节理解题。根据第三段的“the 2012 Summer Olympic