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Popular Attractions in San Francisco
San Francisco is a famous city in northern California on America's west coast. There are beautiful landmark sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge and winding Lombard Street.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge is the symbol and landmark of San Francisco. The Bridge spans the entire San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate strait of the Pacific Ocean, making it an important transportation hub linking San Francisco and cities to the north. Many US movies and TV shows have been filmed here.
Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman s Wharf is a strip extending from Ghirardelli Square all the way to Pier 35 and close to popular destinations such as Chinatown and the Lombard Street. Famous sites such as Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge can also be sighted in the distance. This is home to a wealth of shops and restaurants and lively street shows can be seen everywhere .
Lombard Street
Lombard Street is so named for its multiple hairpin turns （险弯）.The 40 degree inclination here Poses a serious challenge to driving skills. The whole street is paved with bricks and lined on either side with foliage as well as multicolored flowers, offering diverse views all around the year.
Palace of Fine Arts
The San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts was originally built to display works of art for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915, but was mostly rebuilt in 1965. The lake and surrounding trees are also home to wildlife, such as ducks, birds and raccoons （浣熊）.On top of the dusky red stone pillars stand sculptures of nymphs, which are a favorite subject of many photographers .
21. Where should visitors go if they are movie fans?
A. Palace of Fine Arts. B. Fisherman's Wharf.
C. Golden Gate Bridge. D. Lombard Street.
22. What is Lombard Street named for?
A. Multicolored flowers. B. The bricks.
C. Diverse views.. D. Its sharp turns
23. What can visitors do at Palace of Fine Arts?
A. Improve their driving skills. B. Take Pictures of sculptures.
C. Appreciate lively street shows. D. Enjoy delicious food.
