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4 Popular Places to Go This Winter
Harbin, China
China Harbin’s winter is for the brave ones—the average temperature is 1.8°F—
but those who brave the cold will be rewarded with experiencing one of the world’s
largest winter festivals. 2021 marks the 37th Harbin International Ice and Snow
Sculpture Festival (January-March), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
Lyon, France
Paris may be called The City of Light, but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, France’s third-largest city. That’s when the annual Festival of Lights (around December 8) takes over, with light installations (装置) that transform the city’s streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix-Rousse; the other at the Place Carnot; through December 25).
Lima, Peru
Peru’s capital Lima is home to the world’s highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour. Combine that with the
oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you’ll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.
Vermont, US
Winter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding. Many resorts (度假胜地) have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low-energy models. These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.
21. What similarities do the first two places have?
A. They are decorated with lights.
B. They offer snow sculptures.
C. They have three-day festivals.
D. They are extremely cold.
22. Which provides a good chance to buy a Christmas gift?
A. Harbin.
B. Lyon.
C. Lima.
D. Vermont.
23. What’s new to the resorts in Vermont?
A. Skiing and snowboarding.
B. A longer winter.
C. Cooking schools.
D. Updated equipment
