I was lucky enough to take a short trip to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, a few days ago. And it was really a great city to visit. When my friends and I first organised the trip, we were not sure what to expect! Warsaw is a hidden treasure of Europe and is not usually within the favourite destinations for a short city break. Warsaw has such a rich history and there are so many things to see and do. I’ll share with you just a few of the great things about this wonderful city.

The first thing that I love is the architecture (建筑). It is a strange mix of old and new. Sadly, most of the historic centre was destroyed during the Second World War. All the important buildings have been rebuilt in their original state but with newer materials. The builders involved in the rebuilding task of the city were very careful about keeping the historical features. Workers had to take an exam about the history of the buildings before they were employed. In Warsaw there can be a building that is 200 years old next to a building that is 50 years old. Warsaw has a really unique style. Another great thing about Warsaw is the green open space. There are lots of lovely parks and gardens. My favourite park is called Park Lazienki. There is a grand palace and long green lawns and tulip (郁金香) gardens. It’s a great place for a bike ride. The last thing that I really love about Warsaw is the people. They are so welcoming and they really love their culture. The food and drink are great. I love their traditional dish of potato dumplings.

I am very glad that my friends and I got to visit and appreciate such a lively and beautiful city! Warsaw is a hidden treasure in Europe for sure.

(1) What can we learn about Warsaw from the text?
A. It is tourists’ first choice for travel in Europe. B. Its buildings have lots of historical features. C. It was destroyed in the First World War. D. It is hard to find new materials there.
(2) What did workers do before getting the job of rebuiding Warsaw?
A. Study at university. B. Have a history test. C. Visit some royal palaces. D. Talk with local people.
(3) Visitors to Park Lazienki can ___________.
A. ride a bike B. eat traditional dishes C. appreciate all kinds of flowers D. play football on the lawns
(4) What is the best title for the text?
A. A Wonderful City B. A Travel Guide C. Beautiful Architecture D. Ancient Cultural Relics