Istanbul(伊斯坦布尔),theonlycityintheworld(33)

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       Istanbul(伊斯坦布尔), the only city in the world (33) ________ is in two continents, is also part of both the ancient and modern worlds. As Travel website Fodor’s put it, nowhere is quite like Istanbul, which (34) ________ (be) a lively city with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia for centuries.

       On March 24th, it (35) ________ (list) as one of the top destinations for 2015 by the world’s largest travel review website. So what makes Turkey’s largest city so attractive to travelers?

       From the ancient city walls to the Blue Mosque(*寺), Istanbul’s historic buildings are breathtakingly beautiful.

       (36) ________ it is no longer the country’ capital, Istanbul is still the heart of modern Turkey, where East really does meet West.

       In conservative(保守的) areas, bearded men (37) ________ (wear) skullcaps(瓜皮帽) and baggy trousers pray, while women won’t leave their houses without head coverings. Yet across the Bosphorus strait(海峡), you will see young Turkish men and women in designer jeans (38) ________ have never been to mosques in their lives.

       (39) ________ you are a fun lover, the city’s markets and Turkish baths could keep you happy for your entire trip. But no trip is complete (40) ________ having a bite of the city’s famous doner kebabs (土耳其烤肉). As BBC reporter Brad Cohen wrote: “Istanbul’s kitchens are filled with artists--- chefs who can do things of beauty with eggplant and lamb.”

【回答】

33. that                        34. has been            35. was listed              36. Though/Although    

37. wearing                          39. If                           40. without

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