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If youre dreaming of visiting one of those picture perfect European towns filled with old world attractiveness and scenic beauty， here is a look at the most beautiful small towns in Europe.

Manarola

Manarola， Italy， is filled with rainbow colored homes carved right into a wall of stone along the Mediterranean coast. This fishing town is famous for its unbelievable wine， and the paintings. There are no cars here， no traffic lights， and no traffic noise. You can drive to Manarola， but youll have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen， Germany， is a fascinating mountain town. Once two separate towns， one Roman and the other Teutonic， the 1936 Winter Olympics forced them to combine， though the two sides still have different characters. The town dates back to 15 AD， filled with narrow， cobblestoned streets lined with historic three-or-four-story buildings painted with local and religious scenes.

Marsaxlokk

The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk， Malta， was built in 900 BC. Today， this pretty town is the main supplier of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its appeal. With such quiet surroundings， including the traditional luzzus （fishing boats）， its a particularly attractive place to visit.

Portmagee， Ireland

In a country filled with beautiful towns， Portmagee is a standout， sitting on the southwest coast of Ireland. This postcard perfect seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history. At the Bridge Bar， youll find live music many nights of the week along with fantastic food and a fine pint of beer.

1. In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car？

A. Manarola. B. Portmagee.

C. Marsaxlokk. D. Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

2. What is special about Marsaxlokk？

A. Religious scenes.

B. Wine and paintings.

C. Fish and old buildings.

D. The rich history and live music.

3. Manarola and Portmagee are good choices for tourists who ___ .

A. prefer enjoyment in an old coastal fishing town

B. have special interest in traditional fishing boats

C. want to stay on a Mediterranean island

D. need a good rest in a mountain town

4. What does the underlined word “appeal” in Paragraph 4 probably mean？

A. Trade. B. Attractiveness.

C. Background. D. Development.

B

Living in a modern society has its advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that you often have to live closer to other people than you would like to. Sometimes， your neighbors make noise that you are not comfortable with.

The best way to solve this problem is to talk with your neighbor first. You should be very polite and ask your neighbor if he knows how thin the walls of your homes are. This way doesnt criticize （批評） his behavior； it simply points out that he may not realize how far his sound travels. Tell him that you know that sometimes you make noise as well， but that you do your best to keep it down. Often this will solve the problem right away， but sometimes the neighbor may become angry.

If your neighbor becomes angry with you， there are some more steps you can take. You might write a letter to the neighborhood committee. Make sure you write down the source of the noise and the time in the letter. They will review the situation and decide whether your neighbor is out of line. Some noise is considered to be reasonable， even if it bothers you. So you may prepare a good pair of earplugs （耳塞）.

Even if your neighbor makes too much noise， you dont have to live your life in discomfort. Its always a good idea to be friendly with your neighbors. You may clean the rubbish in front of his door. Hes sure to appreciate behavior like this and be more open to your suggestions about noise level.

5. What is the best way to deal with a noisy neighbor according to the text？

A. To buy a good pair of earplugs.

B. To offer suggestions to the neighbor.

C. To talk about the noise politely with the neighbor.

D. To ask the neighborhood committee for help.

6. What should be written in the letter to the neighborhood committee？

A. How to punish the noisy neighbor.

B. Where and when the noise appears.

C. What problems the noise causes to your life.

D. How to make the noise less in the neighborhood.

7. What can we learn from the last paragraph？

A. You should control your noise as well.

B. You can live comfortably even if there is noise.

C. Your neighbor may be friendlier than you think.

D. You can build good relationship with all your neighbors.

8. What does the author mainly want to tell us？

A. How to become known among neighbors.

B. Why we should get on well with neighbors.

C. How to relax ourselves in a modern society.

D. What we should do with noisy neighbors.