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Denmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best quality of life . You don’t need statistics to understand the Dane’s happy lot . Walk around any Danish town and you’ll experience some of the most harmonious civic spaces anywhere . Their intimate scales and perfect transport systems combine the rich history and bold modern lines of the built environment to delight the eye , and the locals’ manners and sense of humor is refreshing .
Denmark’s capital Copenhagen is a remarkable city with well-preserved medieval streets , renowned art galleries , Michelin-starred restaurants and a healthy business center . Finding something to do is never a problem and if all else fails , just admiring the streets with a hotdog in hand is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours .
Beyond the capital and the bigger cities , Denmark offers a mix of lively towns such as Ribe and Odense plus rural countryside , medieval churches , Renaissance castles and tidy 18th-century villages .
The coastline of Denmark with its sand dunes and greenery is a sight that always attracts visitors . So , no matter what time of year you’re in Denmark , you shouldn’t miss out on a trip to the nearest beach .
It’s hard , in short , to find fault with the place . The visitor’s most heartfelt complaint is usually the cost of visiting Denmark . True , it is not a cheap destination , but no more so than the UK , and which nation’s public transport system would you rather use ?
Cheer yourself up by thinking of the country’s remarkable organization and clockwork railway timetable as being financed by the extremely high taxes paid by your hosts . When viewed in this way , this first-rate destination seems like good value , and you get the fairy tales thrown in for free : the Danish royal family is genuinely loved and respected by the vast majority of its citizens , not least handsome Prince Frederik , his beautiful Australian-born princess-bride , Mary , and their young family .Which of the following words can best describe Danes ?
A.Polite and humorous. | B.Happy and romantic . |
C.Kind and friendly . | D.Out-going and humorous . |
The writer implies in the last two paragraphs that __________ .
A.Visiting the U.K. will cost less than travelling in Denmark . |
B.The transport system in the UK can’t equal that in Denmark . |
C.People in Denmark pay high taxes to welcome visitors . |
D.The Danish royal family plays an important role in politics . |
How does the passage mainly develop ?
A.By providing examples . |
B.By making comparisons . |
C.By giving descriptions . |
D.By following time order . |
What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage ?
A.To introduce Danish culture . |
B.To show the attractions of Denmark . |
C.To share experiences of travelling in Denmark . |
D.To describe the happy life people live in Denmark . |