by Marcus Maurice
Many people are now visiting Croatia, a country rich in history and natural beauty.
After its
brutal War of
Independence ended in 1995 with a
decisive victory over Yugoslavia, Croatia began the task of rebuilding a nation that was
torn apart. While this
process is still
ongoing, tourism has
soared due to the country's
expansive coastline with many islands,
inlets, and
well-preserved Renaissance towns. As a matter of fact, Croatia has been near the top of many travel bloggers' must-visit lists for the past few years. It seems
as though the more people go to Croatia,
the more their friends want to do the same after hearing about what a wonderful time they had.
Crystal-clear waters and numerous waterfalls can be found at the 16 lakes of the Plitvice Lakes National Park. This is the largest park in Croatia and has many
breathtaking views to
take in. One of the most
distinctive features of these lakes is that they are always
evolving because they are all
interconnected. This means that in some places, new waterfalls can
spring up, while in others, they
dry up. Each time a tourist visits Plitvice, the scenery is different. The beauty of Croatia is also
prevalent in Dubrovnik, a city British poet Lord Byron
dubbed "the pearl of the Adriatic." The shapes and scents,
along with the friendly locals, make visiting this walled city truly unforgettable.
Croatia is also known for the Moreska
sword dance, being the country where
Dalmatians originated, and
neckwear that soldiers wore before the
fashionable crowd in France
took notice and
popularized cravats around the world. There is no better time than right now to visit Croatia.
1. Which of the following statements is true about Croatia?
(A) The government offers bloggers free trips if they post nice things about the country.
(B) The country has
torn down many
historic towns in the process of
modernization.
(C) The tourism bureau is funded by the government.
(D) The country began to
thrive after a bloody war.
2. According to the article, what is special about Plitvice Lakes National Park?
(A) Its 16 lakes are all
separate.
(B) The local people are very friendly.
(C) The
landscape is
ever-changing.
(D) It has the biggest waterfall in central Europe.
3. What is Croatia NOT known for?
(A) Long coastlines and lots of islands.
(B) Its
geographical importance in Europe.
(C) A dance that uses weapons to tell a story.
(D) A certain kind of tie that military men wore.
4. Where could this article be found?
(A) In a magazine on a flight.
(B) In an army
recruitment brochure.
(C) On a website that lists the world's best hiking.
(D) In a book on dog breeding.
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