Newcastle, one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom, is beginning to dra

Newcastle, one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom, is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It’s said most visitors e here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.
Newcastle’s most popular place is the Gate, which is in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it bees a real home to happiness.
Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams e true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They e and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are fortable. It’s the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you’re short of time. Newcastle is a big place, so you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.
If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.
As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!                                   
【小题1】The purpose of the text is to     .A．advertise the local soccer teamB．encourage people to visit NewcastleC．introduce the lifestyle in NewcastleD．describe the long history of Newcastle【小题2】Most visitors e to Newcastle in order to     .A．watch its soccer team playB．take the local tour busesC．visit the Hancock Museum D．have a big meal in restaurants【小题3】If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you     .A．should go to the GateB．can go on a city tourC．must visit St James ParkD．must drive your own car【小题4】The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to     .A．history loversB．local peopleC．city tour busesD．local soccer teamsB