A.At 6:00. | B.At 6:45. | C.At 7:30. |
A.Advertisers. | B.Reporters. | C.Sales representatives. |
A.2,500 pounds. | B.3,000 pounds. | C.3,500 pounds. |
Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. 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 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 €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. |
A.You can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge. |
B.The Notre Dame Cathedral was completely destroyed in a fire. |
C.Visitors can pay an extra €2 to save the queue time in visiting the Louvre. |
D.Visiting the palace of Versailles is the most expensive among the four attractions. |
A.A course plan. |
B.A travel brochure. |
C.A research paper. |
D.An encyclopedia. |
A.They use fewer plastic bags. | B.They don’t drive cars. | C.They waste less food. |
A.Go fishing. | B.See animals. | C.Go boating. |
Last winter, Linda went through a very messy divorce and was very depressed. So she quit her job and left Los Angeles, where she encountered her ex-husband in college. She flew to Boston on the east coast of the US. Later, she settled in a new neighborhood in East Boston. However, shortly afterwards, the company where she worked went bankrupt (破产). Suffering a series of bitter blows, she fell ill, a severe case of flu. She had to stay at home for the whole week, feeling extremely bad and hopeless.
Early one morning, Linda lay in bed, feeling painful all over. Then all of a sudden, there was an upsetting knock on her front door. Struggling out of the bed, she dragged herself to the window. There, outside, she saw a young lady carefully holding some leaflets(传单)and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today.” She muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.
Coughing bitterly, Linda stuck her head out. “Excuse me, madam…” the young lady said with a smile. “I’m sorry but I am not the slightest bit interested in any TV whatever.” Linda interrupted her impatiently. “As a matter of fact, I am feeling terribly awful.” “Is there anything I can do for you, madam?” the young lady asked with concern. “No thanks, just leave me alone.” Linda then shut the door in her face. The young lady politely turned and left in silence.
A few hours later, another knock.
Linda was surprised by this loving action.