Directions: Look at the topic headings below, marked A, B, C, D and E, and match them with the paragraphs in the text below.Remember to mark the answers on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

　　A.Evening entertainment

　　B.Main tourist attraction

　　C.Good times to visit

　　D.Other places of interest

　　E.Introduction and location

Destination guides

Edinburgh

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　　Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country.It is situated on the coast, and the beautiful, green Pentland hills are not far from the city centre.Castle Rock stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic views of the city.

　　With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern.

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　　The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock.It is certainly worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists.Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament.Along the street, you can see many interesting buildings and you can stop for a drink at a traditional, old Scottish pub.

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　　During your visit, you should certainly take the time to see other parts of the city.Prince’s Street has lovely gardens, museums and shops.The New Town is a superb area for walking with its attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches.Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the city which is full of cafes, bars and restaurants.

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　　Edinburgh has a large student population and the nightlife is excellent.Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning.You can hear live music in many of the pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a “ceilidh” (a traditional Scottish dance).

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　　The best time to come to the city is in August.Every year, thousands of people visit the Edinburgh Festival, the world’s biggest arts festival.With concerts, opera, theatre and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone.For winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) is also an incredible experience that you will never forget.
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