It takes you about two hours to travel from London to Paris by Eurostar，a high­speed railway service.The two capital cities have been competing in fashion，art and nightlife for decades-but each secretly looks up to the other.

No one can doubt the grand and impressive beauty of Paris' Louvre Museum，but if you want to save money，you cannot skip the British Museum free to visit.Compared with London，Paris has more outdoor attractions such as the beautiful green walkway La Promenade Plantee.

In Paris，you'll see diners linger over red wine.While in London，you can try some afternoon tea，eat fish and chips or salted cake.

Vienna and Bratislava

Austrian capital Vienna and Slovakia city Bratislava are an hour apart by train.But since they are linked by the Danube River，the best way to travel is by ship.A tour of the two cities is the perfect way to experience everything from 17th century's Habsburg dynasty splendor to sci­fi restaurants.

Vienna is famous for Mozart and imperial palaces.You can appreciate the perfect blending of architecture and nature in the grand Schonbrunn Palace，and reward yourself with a cup of Vienna coffee，which has made its way to the world's cultural heritage list.

Bratislava is best known for its fine dining-the remarkable UFO restaurant.You can enjoy a meat­laden dinner here in an amazing setting.

25．What is the meaning of the underlined phrase "looks up to"？

A．helps B．admires

C．attacks D．dislikes

答案　B

解析　词义猜测题。第二段说到"这两个首都城市在时尚、艺术和夜生活方面数年来存在竞争"，根据but可知，其实每个城市都在私下里欣赏(admire)着彼此。故选B。

26．What are the advantages of Paris mentioned in the article?

a．The Louvre Museum

b．Free access to museums

c．More outdoor attractions

d．Better wines and perfumes

A．a，c，d B．c，d

C．a，c D．b，c，d

答案　C

解析　细节理解题。根据第三段中的"No one can doubt the grand and impressive beauty of Paris' Louvre Museum..."和"...Paris has more outdoor attractions such as the beautiful green