The sun is shining, the school term is winding down, and the shops are full of things. It can only mean one thing: summer holiday season is officially upon us.

I think summer holidays are the best kind of holidays. Here’s why…

You can stay close to home

Going away in the summer means you can make the most of glorious weather all across Europe. Nearby favorites include the beaches of Spain, Greece or Italy. At the same time, take a short travel on Eastern Europe – the likes of Turkey and Bulgaria offer plenty of scenic beaches and pretty little towns.

The kids are taken care of

These places have been designed with the whole family in mind. Parents can take advantage of the sunshine and great restaurants, while kids up to the age of 11 can enjoy the sea and play games on the beach.

You can squeeze a lot in

While holidaying off season has its advantages, if it’s action you’re after, it’s got to be the summer. Big tourist attractions – from shops to theme parks to restaurants – tend to keep their doors open a lot longer during summer holidays. With more daylight hours to take advantage of, you can do more sightseeing.

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1.The write thinks that _______is the best holiday.

A New Year’s Day

B the Summer holiday

C the winter holiday

D Thanksgiving Day.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据文章第2段第1句“ I think summer holidays are the best kind of holidays.”可知。

2.Who may have a good time according to the passage?

A Mary, 6 years old

B Sam, 9 years old

C Bill, 13 years old

D Lily, 10years old

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据文章第4段第2句“while kids up to the age of 11 can enjoy themselves and play games on the beach.”可知。

3.How many tips does this passage mention?

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据三个加粗的句子可知，这里讲了三个优点。

4.What does the underlined word glorious mean in Chinese?

A 极好的

B 辉煌的

C 多变的

D 潮湿的

解析：选A。A 词义猜测题。根据文章第3段第1句“weather all across Europe.”可知。

5.Where can you see the passage?

A In a story book

B In an advertisement

C In a guide book

D In a travel book

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第1段第1句“The sun is shining, the school term is winding down, and the shops are full of things. It can only mean one thing: summer holiday season is officially upon us.”讲的是夏天是最好的度假季节，所以有可能在旅游杂志上看到。