Question

Chinese people often think of a rainy spring as a rather romantic time to travel as the scenery seems to be more picturesque when it rains. If you are making a plan for your spring trip, Shaoxing is the place to go.

Shaoxing lies in the south of the Yangtze River Delta (长江三角洲) in Zhejiang Province. You can take a flight from Shenzhen to Hangzhou and then a bus to Shaoxing. You can also take a direct train to Shaoxing from Shenzhen Railway Station.

Shaoxing is one of the most famous historical cities in China. It is known for its rich culture, and as a city of bridges, tea and scholars. A number of great scholars either were born here or spent an important part of their life in the city, including the great writer Lu Xun.

With a history of more than 1000 years, the area has many attractions, like the houses of famous historical people. In addition, the natural landscape alone is a good reason for a visit. During the rainy months of spring, visitors often take Wupeng Boats to enjoy its natural beauty.

Silk products in Shaoxing are of high quality and are very popular with tourists. Shaoxing is famous for its wine, too. If you go to Shaoxing, you will find it has something for everyone.

1.The underlined word “picturesque” in the first paragraph means ________.

A.beautiful B.boring C.crowded D.awful

2.Why is Shaoxing known as a city of scholars?

A.Because Shaoxing has a history of more than 1000 years.

B.Because the great writer Lu Xun was born in Shaoxing.

C.Because a number of scholars were born in Shaoxing or once lived there.

D.Because there are many houses of historical people.

3.Shaoxing is famous for the following EXCEPT________.

A.tea B.silk products C.wine D.airports

4.The passage suggests that ________.

A.Shaoxing is well worth visiting

B.it is cheaper to travel to Shaoxing in spring

C.Shaoxing is in the west of the Yangtze River Delta

D.you can take a Wupeng Boat to Shaoxing from Hangzhou

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.A

【解析】

本文介绍了中国著名的历史名城——绍兴。

1.词意猜测题。beautiful漂亮的，优美的；boring令人厌倦的；crowded拥挤的；awful可怕的。根据第一段中“Chinese people often think of a rainy spring as a rather romantic time…”可知，中国人经常认为下雨的春天是非常浪漫的时间，所以此处是“当天下雨的时候，风景似乎更加美丽”，所以划线部分单词的意思是“漂亮的，优美的”，所以此处使用beautiful。故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段中“A number of great scholars either were born here or spent an important part of their life in the city, including the great writer Lu Xun.”可知，许多伟大的学者不是在绍兴出生，就是在绍兴度过了他们生命中重要的一部分，包括伟大的作家鲁迅，这是绍兴素有人文之都美誉的原因。故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据第三段中“It is known for its rich culture, and as a city of bridges, tea and scholars.”和第五段中“Silk products in Shaoxing are of high quality and are very popular with tourists. Shaoxing is famous for its wine, too.”可知，绍兴以茶、丝绸生产和酒而著名，而不是以机场而著名。故选D。

4.推理判断题。根据第一段中“If you are making a plan for your spring trip, Shaoxing is the place to go.”可知，如果你计划春天旅游，绍兴是一个去处，结合文章内容，可知这篇文章暗示了绍兴是一个值得游览的地方。故选A。