Valencia is in the east part of Spain(西班牙). It has a port on the sea, two miles away on the coast. It is the capital of a province that is also named Valencia.
The city is a market centre for what is produced by the land around the city. Most of the city's money is made from farming. It is also a busy business city, with ships, railways, clothes and machine factories.
Valencia has an old part with white buildings, colored roofs, and narrow streets. The modern part has long, wide streets and new buildings. Valencia is well known for its parks and gardens. It has many old churches and museums. The University in the centre of the city was built in the 13th century.
The city of Valencia has been known since the 2nd century. In the 8th century it was the capital of Spain. There is also an important city in Venezuela(委内瑞拉) named Valencia.
56. From the text, how many places have the name Valencia?
A. One. B. Two.
C. Three. D. Four.
57. Valencia is the capital of ____.
A. Spain B. Venezuela C. Uganda D. Valencia
58. Which of the following things can not be seen in the old part of Valencia?
A. shops B. wide streets C. factories D. white buildings
59. What is Valencia famous for?
A. its seaport. B. its University.
C. its gardens and parks. D. its ships and railways.
60. The main income of the city of Valencia is from its___.
A. markets. B. business. C. factories. D. farming.