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The capital of Switzerland, Bern, is a beautiful city. It was founded in 1191 and has a lot of attractions
and historic sites as well as an active cultural life. It is here that Albert Einstein once worked.
The city of Bern was built with local sandstone in Gothic style (哥特式) with more arcades (拱廊)
than any other city in Europe. It is one of the most attractive old towns in Europe,and is famous for its
great sandstone buildings,historical towers and eleven famous fountains. Over the centuries,the city has
been protected very well,and in 1 983 the UNESC0 (联合国科教文组织) claimed Bern a World Heritage
Site.
One house after the other and shop after shop,rows of shops are connected by ong sandstone arcades.
Rain or shine, it is a pleasure to walk along one of the longest shopping streets. Bern has Switzerland's tallest
Gothic cathedral (大教堂). The Münster-Terrasse,a square in front of the cathedral,has been a famous meeting
place for centuries.
The wonderful Clock Tower has puppets (木偶) that come out before the hour and perform a 1ittle short
play. The Center Paul Klee shows the largest collection in the world of one of the world's greatest 20th century
artists. The Swiss Alpine Museum displays a history of the Swiss Alps (阿尔卑斯山). Bern's shining green
river,Aare,winds its way alongside the old town and is lined with a number of scenic spots. Only a few
minutes' walk from the station will take you to its tree-lined banks surrounded by nature. The Aare attracts
people of all ages,especially in summer when the clean water invites you to iump into the river. It is during this
time that mahy of the people in Bern enjoy swimming.
1. According to the passage,which of the following does Bern NOT have?
A. A long history.
B. Tower Bridge.
C. Puppet performances.
D. Historic sites.
2. You may find the passage on a ______.
A. city magazine
B. travel poster
C. school newsletter
D. company notice board
3. The UNESCO claimed Bern as a World Heritage Site because _______.
A. it has the tallest Gothic cathedral of Switzerland
B. the attractions are well protected
C. people living there have an active country life
D. it is the place that'Albert Einstein onee worked in
4. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. Bern is a capital city with a lot of places of interest in the world.
B. The river Aare is a beautiful place attracting people of different ages.
C. Paul Klee is one of the most famous artists in the World.
D. Many of the people in Bern enjoy swimming in summer.
