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When the sun is up in Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River .You can rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi.
But when the sun goes down, the party begins. In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to
hang out, talk politics and smoke.
Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam. And they are all within a
short cab ride of each other.
For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals, open markets, concerts and
other events. Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found there. And there is the Royal Palace
and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.
But as evening descends on Dam Square so do the party-seeker. Hip pop or funk music begins
blaring from Club Paradiso and Club Melkweg. These are two of the most popular clubs in Europe. So if
you come, be ready to dance. The clubs don`t shut down until 4 am.
And while you are there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city. Don`t worry about
getting lost. Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English and are
happy to help you with directions.
And you will notice that half the people in streets are on bicycles. They rent for US $17 to $20 for
a whole day.
Amsterdam also has a good canal system. From anywhere between US $2 and $9.50, you can use
the canal bus or a water taxi to cruise the “Venice of the North”.
You can take in the picturesque canal house architecture: The rows of neat, narrow sour-story
dwellings of brownstone with large windows are well worth seeing. Many of them are several centuries
old.
You might also want to jump out of the canal bus at the Museum Quarter and start walking.
Masterpieces by Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Bruegel, Van Gogh and others are on display at the
Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt House and others.
The city has an appreciation of its historic post. One place to visit is the Anne Frank House in Nine
Streets. It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II. Visitors can
see original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis
for two years.
1. At the beginning of the passage, the author indicates that______.
A. Amsterdam is generally known as a quiet city
B. Amsterdam presents two different pictures
C. Parties go on all day long in Amsterdam
D. Amsterdam attracts many daytime visitors
2. Which tourist attraction is mentioned in detail in Paragraphs Four and five?
A. Royal palace.
B. Club Paradiso.
C. Dam Square.
D. Magns Plaza.
3. What is the author`s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To share his experiences with readers
B. To list the places of interest in Amsterdam
C. To introduce the residents life in Amsterdam
D. To attracts people to visit Amsterdam
4. According to the passage, the local people have all the following characteristics EXCEPT_______.
A. they are party goers
B. they show hospitality
C. they can speak English
D. they are fond of cycling
5. Which of the following words can best describe Amsterdam as a tourist city?
A. Modern
B.Quiet
C. Delightful
D. Historic

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