题目内容：

From Rome and Venice to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the charm of Milan, Italy is a bottomless well of attractions. It is a motherland of artists and scientists that changed the shape of the world. Here are some places you should see on your vacations to Italy.

Valley of the Temples

Welcome to Sicily and one of its most amazing attractions. The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento is an extensive archaeological site containing the well-preserved remains of various Doric temples dating from the 5th century B.C. In accord with standard criteria (标准) for both Greek and Roman temples, all structures face east so that the statue of the god housed inside will be illuminated (照亮) by the rising sun. The site being located on a ridge overlooking the town, the term “valley” is obviously a misnomer (误称)，but it quite captures the vastness of the place.

Uffizi Gallery

The reputation for being one of the finest universally acclaimed (受到高度赞扬的) museums of all time comes courtesy of masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and Rubens. Their timeless works are proudly displayed on the top floor of the palace in Florence.

Historic Centre of Siena

Siena may not equal Florence in overall artistic achievement, but its charm makes it a place that no other can compare to. Centered on Piazza del Campo, the historic district is a container of 12th –century Gothic, and a mirror of the Middle Ages. Full of pearls of architecture and cultural highlights, the historic centre of Siena is an excellent trip back in time, ideally to be taken in summer.

Grand Canal

Taking the water bus along the Canal Grande is like going back through centuries of history. The famous Venetian waterway runs more than 3.5 km through all six districts of the historic center. The impressive Renaissance palaces rub shoulders with Gothic arches and marble mixes with gold. Numerous landmarks never cease to provoke (激起) admirable sighs on the way.

1.Which of the following would be better to visit in summer?

A. Uffizi Gallery. B. Valley of the Temples.

C. Grand Canal.    D. Historic Centre of Siena

2.The main purpose of the passage is ______.

A. to tell visitors about the advantages of travelling in Italy

B. to supply visitors with information about some famous museums

C. to show visitors the features of Italy

D. to suggest some good places to go in Italy to visitors

3.Which are the unique features of the Grand Canal?

① There are many Gothic arches.

② You can see many Renaissance palaces there.

③ The length of the Venetian waterway is three kilometers.

④ You can take the water bus to enjoy its beauty.

A. ①②③ B. ①②④  C. ②③④D. ①③④

4.Where can one probably find this passage?

A. In a sports newspaper.   B. In a geography report.

C. In a traveling magazine. D. In a novel.