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coast of the north of Scotland and across the country.

But what’s so special about NC500? It’s the scenery, which is best viewed in spring, according to Travel magazine. During that time, travelers can enjoy “sparkling（波光粼粼的）lakes, valleys filled with blossoming（开花的）trees, and views of the mineral-blue ocean and strawberry-blonde beaches”.

The introduction of the route has done wonders for the region’s economy. The number of drivers it has attracted has meant hotels and restaurants along the route are often fully booked. In fact, it’s believed that the north of Scotland is now £9 million richer a year because of it.

And hopefully someday soon, people will be making movies and writing novels about NC500, just as they do about its US cousin.

8. What’s the main purpose of the first two paragraphs?

A. To recommend that readers go on a trip along Route 66.

B. To explain why road travel is popular in the US.

C. To introduce the topic of road culture in Scotland.

D. To compare road travel in the US with that in Scotland.

9. What can we learn about NC500 from the article?

A. It covers a distance of about 500 kilometers.

B. It’s a new road that opened this year.

C. It’s much longer than Route 66 in the US.

D. It’s a coastal route around northern Scotland.

10. What makes NC500 attractive to people?

A. It’s the longest road in the UK.

B. It offers striking scenery to travelers.

C. It has appeared in many movies.

D. It connects all the lakes in Scotland.

11. What benefit has NC500 brought to northern Scotland?

A. It has reduced traffic pressure in the region.

B. It has helped to improve its economy.

C. It has attracted more people to live in Scotland.

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