Tourist: Can you take me to the US Botanical Gardens, please?
Driver: I’ll do my best. Traffic is pretty bad, though. It could take a while. Walking there will probably be faster. It isn’t that far away.
Tourist: Where is it? I have no idea where we are.
Driver: It’s easy. Go up this street about five blocks.
Tourist: OK.______
Driver: You’ll see the US Capitol on the right-hand side. Turn right at Independence Avenue, and it’s about two blocks down on your right.
Passage 3
[A] Evening entertainment
[B] Main tourist attraction
[C] Good times to visit
[D] Other places of interest
[E] Introduction and location
[F] the number of tourists
[G] Clubs and pubs
Edinburgh (1) ______
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country. It is situated on the coast, and the beautiful, green Pentland hills are not far from the city centre. Castle Rock stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic views of the city.
With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern.
(2) ______.
The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists. Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Along the street, you can see many interesting buildings and you can stop for a drink at a traditional, old Scottish pub.
(3) ______.
During your visit, you should certainly take the time to see other parts of the city. Prince’s Street has lovely gardens, museums and shops. The New Town is a superb area for walking with its attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches. Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the city which is full of cafes, bars and restaurants.
(4) ______.
Edinburgh has a large student population and the nightlife is excellent. Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning. You can hear live music in many of the pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a “ceilidh” (a traditional Scottish dance).
(5) ______.
The best time to come to the city is in August. Every year, thousands of people visit the Edinburgh Festival, the world’s biggest arts festival. With concerts, opera, theatre and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone. For winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) is also an incredible experience that you will never forget.
Tourist: Can you take me to the US Botanical Gardens, please?
Driver: I’ll do my best. Traffic is pretty bad, though. It could take a while. Walking there will probably be faster. It isn’t that far away.
Tourist: Where is it? I have no idea where we are.
Driver: It’s easy. Go up this street about five blocks.
Tourist: OK.______
Driver: You’ll see the US Capitol on the right-hand side. Turn right at Independence Avenue, and it’s about two blocks down on your right.
Tourist: Can you take me to the US Botanical Gardens, please?
Driver: I’ll do my best. Traffic is pretty bad, though. It could take a while. Walking there will probably be faster. It isn’t that far away.
Tourist: Where is it? I have no idea where we are.
Driver: It’s easy. Go up this street about five blocks.
Tourist: OK.______
Driver: You’ll see the US Capitol on the right-hand side. Turn right at Independence Avenue, and it’s about two blocks down on your right.
Tourist: I’m booked on flight 1565 to Los Angeles at 8:45 a.m. Can I check in here?
Attendant: This is the place, but I’m afraid that flight has been cancelled.
Tourist: Cancelled? Well, what other direct flights do you have?
Attendant: Let me check. Flight 1737 departs at 10: 15. ______I could put you on standby.
The latter half of the last sentence in Paragraph 3, “or one tourist for every person living in Spain”, means _____.
We agreed to accept()they thought was the best tourist guide.
The latter half of the last sentence in Paragraph 3, “or one tourist for every person living in Spain”, means _____.
Tourist: I’m booked on flight 1565 to Los Angeles at 8:45 a.m. Can I check in here?
Attendant: This is the place, but I’m afraid that flight has been cancelled.
Tourist: Cancelled? Well, what other direct flights do you have?
Attendant: Let me check. Flight 1737 departs at 10: 15. ______I could put you on standby.
Tourist: I’m booked on flight 1565 to Los Angeles at 8:45 a.m. Can I check in here?
Attendant: This is the place, but I’m afraid that flight has been cancelled.
Tourist: Cancelled? Well, what other direct flights do you have?
Attendant: Let me check. Flight 1737 departs at 10: 15. ______I could put you on standby.