Fly into Lisbon and spend a couple of days exploring the capital, which is a terrific bargain. In addition to some worthwhile and affordable dining and lodging(住宿) choices, must-see sights include the Romanesque Lisbon Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Moorish Alfama quarter, with its markets and winding cobblestone streets. Take a taxi or bus to the Belém district, where you’ll find the Tower of Belém and the Jerónimos Monastery. After Lisbon, you can take a day trip, by train, to Sintra, a beautiful town nestled(依偎) against the hills about 20 miles west of Lisbon; its castle and palaces, like the Sintra National Palace and the Pena National Palace, are well worth a visit.
To see the countryside, rent a car and drive southeast about 90 minutes to the Alentejo region. Base yourself in Évora, an architectural precious stone. By foot, explore its winding cobblestone streets, fountains and whitewashed houses. Attractions include the Roman Temple of Évora. And make sure to hear some fado, the traditional music of Portugal(葡萄牙).
Alternatively, head north from Lisbon to Oporto, about three hours, and then east to the winemaking region of the Douro River Valley. In his article Portugal Old, New and Undiscovered, Frank Bruni wrote: “All around us mountains undulated(波动) into the distance. The slopes（斜坡）in the foreground were an amazing patchwork of greens, reds, browns and grays, as if some grand hand had fashioned it into a picture on all that nature and agriculture can do.”
小题1: You can NOT enjoy the beauty of ________ in Lisbon.
A．the Sintra National Palace
B．the Moorish Alfama quarter
C．the Tower of Belém
D．Romanesque Lisbon Cathedral小题2: In Alentejo region, a tourist can ________.
A．walk by the sea bare feet
B．appreciate traditional music
C．enjoy a good view of the city
D．buy some precious stones cheap小题3: Frank Bruni’s words help the readers to get a better picture of ________.
A. Douro River Valley
B. Lisbon
C. Oporto
小题4: The text is meant to ________.
A．advise on travelling in Portugal
B．describe the beauty of Portugal
C．introduce the attractions in Lisbon
D．compare the city with the countryside
