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Lonely Planet has listed the top 10 countries to visit in 2020. Here are some of the most interesting ones. Which do you want to visit?
The Netherlands, Europe
Where can you find the finest art museum and beautiful tulips（郁金香） in just one place? The answer is the Netherlands. You can enjoy 200 paintings in the Van Gogh Museum. Cycling is popular there, so the best way to get around is by bike.

Bhutan, Asia
It's a small country between China and India. The Tiger's Nest is famous there. It sits on a cliff（悬崖） that is over 900 metres tall. It's said to be the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.

Costa Rica, Latin America
People love this country for many reasons. First, Arenal Volcano National Park there is a good place to enjoy amazing views of an active volcano. Second, Costa Rica is home to half a million animal species. You can find many animals there, such as birds and monkeys. Third, it's a good choice to go on surfing.

Eswatini, Africa
Most of you might not know Eswatini and few people visited this country in the past. But you can know much about traditional African culture here. Tourists can visit the great royal（皇家的） palace and see a big ceremony（仪式） inside it.
1. If people travel to the Netherlands, they can ________.
A. have fun by bike
B. visit the great royal palace
C. see an active volcano
D. visit the finest science museum
2. How many reasons for visiting Costa Rica does the passage mention（提及）?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Bhutan is an Asian country between China and India.
B. If you are an animal - lover, you can visit Costa Rica.
C. The Tiger's Nest is one of the famous sights in Bhutan.
D. Many people knew and visited Eswatini in the past.

答案： [文章大意]本文介绍了世界上一些国家有趣的旅游景点。
1.A [解析]细节理解题。根据 The Netherlands, Europe 中的信息“Cycling is popular there, so the best way to get around is by bike.”可知,如果人们去荷兰旅游,他们可以骑自行车去玩。故选 A。
2.B [解析]细节理解题。根据 Costa Rica, Latin America 中的信息“First, Arenal Volcano National Park there is a good place to enjoy amazing views of an active volcano. Second, Costa Rica is home to half a million animal species. You can find many animals there, such as birds and monkeys. Third, it’s a good choice to go on surfing.”可知,首先,阿雷纳火山国家公园是欣赏活火山美景的好地方;第二,哥斯达黎加是 50 万种动物的家园。你可以在那里找到许多动物,如鸟和猴子;第三,去冲浪是个不错的选择。所以,文章提到了三个去哥斯达黎加的理由。故选 B。
3.D [解析]细节理解题。根据“Most of you might not know Eswatini and few people visited this country in the past.”可知,你们大多数人可能不知道斯威士兰,过去很少有人去过这个国家。而 D 选项意为过去很多人知道且去过斯威士兰,与原文不符,因此不正确。故选 D。