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Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
It’s no secret that summers on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia offer clear blue waters for swimming, beautiful sunsets, historic buildings and picture－perfect beaches. The best way to see the Dalmatian Coast is from your own sea kayak(皮划艇). But the temperature is far too high to be comfortable in the high season(旺季), so you need to wait until it drops but the sea is still warm.
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is usually very crowded(拥挤的) with visitors in July and August, but the Greek meltemi winds can be a real problem in high summer. Later in the season, they are much calmer and you can spend your time lying on the beach without being angry with the sand. The best address is the Hotel Belvedere, but the cheapest hotel is the Grace Mykonos, which is of good value in September, but even better a month later.
Aeolian Islands, Italy
Sicily’s beautiful seven islands often attract(吸引) Oscar－winners like Robert De Niro and Russell Crowe. September is the time to visit the Aeolian Islands, as the tourists have gone. Don’t miss Panarea，where the only way of getting around is on foot, and make sure you include the greenest island, Salina.
St Tropez, France
St Tropez in high season is full, but at the end of August, it soon returns to being the French Provencal fishing town of the 1960s. You can walk through its streets in peace and drop into its popular stores without the crowds. It’s also much easier to get a meal at places such as Alain Ducasse’s Spoon, or to drop into bars like Nikki Beach for a drink. The best places to stay are Hotel La Ponche or Le Beauvallon, a 10－minute boat ride across the bay(海湾) in St Maxime.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个旅游胜地的最佳旅行季节和最佳住宿地点。
1．Where can you go if you are interested in historic buildings?
A．Mykonos, Greece.
B．St Tropez, France.
C．Aeolian Islands, Italy.
D．Dalmatian Coast, Croatia.
D 解析：细节理解题。由Dalmatian Coast, Croatia部分的内容介绍It’s no secret that summers on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia offer...historic buildings可知，游客在克罗地亚的达尔马提亚海岸可以看到历史建筑。
2．When is the best time to stay in the Grace Mykonos?
A．In July. B．In August.
C．In October. D．In September.
C 解析：细节理解题。由Mykonos, Greece部分的内容介绍the cheapest hotel is the Grace Mykonos, which is of good value in September, but even better a month later可知，位于希腊的米克诺斯岛上的Grace Mykonos酒店十月份的性价比最高。
3．Why does the author say September is the time to visit the Aeolian Islands?
A．There are fewer tourists.
B．The weather is quite good.
C．There’s a chance to meet stars.
D．Green can be seen everywhere.
A 解析：细节理解题。由Aeolian Islands, Italy部分的内容介绍September is the time to visit the Aeolian Islands, as the tourists have gone.可知答案。
4．Which word can best describe St Tropez at the end of August?
A．Hot. B．Quiet.
C．Busy. D．Green.
B 解析：推理判断题。由St Tropez, France部分的内容介绍You can walk through its streets in peace and drop into its popular stores without the crowds.可知，八月末的圣特罗佩游客很少，因此很安静。
