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Venice

Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It was built on small islands in saltwater lakes more than 1,500 years ago. It is a city with no cars and people travel by boat. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can guide you to any place you want to go.

Los Angeles

It was founded in 1781. It is now the second largest city in the United States. It is famous for Hollywood, which is the oldest film industry of the world. It is also the home of Disneyland.

Budapest

The population of Budapest is about 1.7 million and the city is a very popular place for tourists. Visitors like to take boat rides along the Danube (多瑙河). Budapest is known for its exciting nightlife. The best time to visit Budapest is summer.

Singapore City

It is the capital of Singapore. For many tourists, the city is a wonderful place in Southeast Asia. It has a night zoo called "Night Safari". People can watch lions, tigers and foxes there.

21. How do people travel around in Venice?

A. By boat. B. By car. C. By train. D. By bus.

22. What is the best time to visit Budapest?

A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.

23. Where can we probably find the text?

A. A storybook. B. A dictionary.

C. A travel guidebook. D. A book review.

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