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    Many small American towns are known for their beautiful scenery, but very few have something special to offer. The following are known for their unique styles.

    Scottshoro, Alabama

    This attractive town is known as "The Lost Luggage Capital of the World" thanks to the unclaimed luggage center, where lost items such as snow skis, instruments and engagement rings are for sale. In addition to the store, which has become one of Alabama's top tourist and shopping attractions, the city's parks and heritage centers are popular places to visit.

    Hope, Kansas

    Hope is a city in southern Dickinson County, Kansas, with a population of 317. It's the home of Klipsch Museum of Audio History, President William Jefferson Clinton's birthplace and several antique shops. Hope's motto, which is also the name of the town's song, is "There will always be 'Hope' in Kansas".

    Branson, Missouri

    Although its population is just over 10, 000, Branson hosts over 9 million visitors each year. When the best-selling novel, The Shepherd of the Hills, written by Harold Bell Wright, was released in 1907, readers rushed to the Ozark hills to experience its famous views. Now tourists also get to visit the World's Largest Toy Museum, the world's largest Titanic Museum Attraction and the record-breaking theme park, Silver Dollar City.

    Leavenworth, Washington

    Leavenworth is a European-inspired destination, offering a collection of outdoor activities all year long. It welcomes almost 2million tourists each year and is home to the Nutcracker(胡桃夹子)Museum, which has more than 7,000 nutcrackers from around the world. Many of its visitors travel to the village in December during its annual holiday festival to see it light up with more than one million Christmas lights.

    1. (1) Why is Scottsboro called "The Lost Luggage Capital of the World"?
      A . It sells unclaimed lost items. B . It has fancy heritage centers. C . It features amusing city parks. D . It offers top shopping attractions.
    2. (2) What can visitors do in Branson, Missouri?
      A . Take part in festivals. B . Shop at antique shops. C . Visit theme museums. D . Watch light shows.
    3. (3) Which of the following might be the most attractive to outdoor fans?
      A . Hope, Kansas. B . Branson, Missouri. C . Scottsboro, Alabama. D . Leavenworth, Washington.

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