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(2019·齐鲁名校联考)Looking for a perfect destination for your upcoming trip? Whether you are looking for a relaxing walking experience or an in－depth city discovery, Austria could be a good choice.
Climate
Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons (spring, summer, fall and winter) each have typical temperature and climatic characters. Due to the position's diversity and the relatively large west－east expanse, there are two quite different climatic regions：
East
In the Pannonian Plain and along the Danube valley, the climate shows continental features—low rainfall, hot summers but only moderately(适中) cold winters.
Alpine Region(高山区)
Alpine climate—high rainfall (except inner Alpine valley regions such as the upper Inntal), short summers, long winters.
Temperatures
Summer—up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit/average: 68 degrees Fahrenheit
Winter—up to 14 degrees Fahrenheit/average: 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Reminders of the country
Transient climate influenced by the Atlantic (in the West) and a continental influence in the Southeast. Before starting your walk or hike in the mountains please inform yourself about the present weather conditions, danger of avalanches(雪崩) or route conditions. Warnings of locals should not be ignored.
Travel times
The best time for hiking and walking tours or to visit a city is from April to October. The peak season for summer vacation is July and August. The best time to enjoy your winter vacation is from December to March.
语篇导读 本文主要介绍了奥地利的气候、温度、最佳旅游时间等。
1．Which is the characteristic of the eastern region of Austria?
A．It has long and cold winters.
B．It rarely rains all year round.
C．Its weather is quite changeable.
D．Its winter temperature can reach 14℉．
解析 B 细节理解题。根据Climate部分的内容，尤其是low rainfall可知，奥地利东部地区的降雨量较少，故选B项。
2．What does the author advise people to do before they hike in the mountains?
A．Talk with the locals.
B．Plan the route in detail.
C．Get suitable hiking equipment.
D．Confirm real－time information needed.
解析 D 细节理解题。根据Reminders of the country部分的第二句可知，在开始徒步旅行或远足之前，要掌握天气情况、雪崩的危险和路况，即确认需要的实时信息，故选D项。
3．When is the best time to visit an Austrian city?
A．January. B．March.
C．August. D．December.
解析 C 细节理解题。根据Travel times部分的第一句可知，游览奥地利城市的最佳时间是4月至10月；选项中只有C项符合，故选C项。
