Question

    Coffee is a necessary part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have definitely drunk a lot of it!

Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK, but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or a bar, you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso(蒸馏咖啡). This is “normal coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. In addition, while takeaway coffee is extremely popular among Englishmen, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in non­touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.

Typically, breakfast at a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry(油酥糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafes in the Italian town I'm living in. These cafes sell a series of mouth­watering pastries—either plain or filled with cream, chocolate, jam or Nutella—as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry is the perfect way to start the day. I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry for breakfast before working and it's relaxing to take more time to enjoy such breakfast at the weekend.

Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Of course, this means that in Italy, it is possible to go out for coffee regularly without breaking the bank.

1.Which of the following do Italians like better?

A.Takeaway coffees.

B.Huge coffees.

C.Creamy coffees.

D.Tiny, bitter coffees.

2.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Italians. B.Britons.

C.Coffees. D.Cafes.

3.What does the writer usually do when in Italy?

A.Sell tiny coffees to Italians.

B.Travel in touristy areas.

C.Enjoy a coffee with a pastry.

D.Break the bank regularly.

4.Why can the writer often go out for coffee without breaking the bank in Italy?

A.Because coffee is a part of Italian culture.

B.Because there are so many cafes or bars.

C.Because Italian pastries are very delicious.

D.Because Italian coffee is very cheap.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.C

4.D

【解析】

本文主要向我们介绍了意大利的咖啡文化。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“In Italy…you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso(蒸馏咖啡).”可知，意大利人最喜欢蒸馏咖啡。故选D。

2.推理判断题。根据画线单词的前半句“This is ‘normal coffee’ for Italians…”可知，意大利人喜欢喝小杯的苦涩的浓缩咖啡，由此可推断出他们对英国的大杯咖啡不感兴趣，所以they指代“Italians”。故选A。

3.细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry…”可知，作者在意大利通常去酒吧买咖啡和糕点。故选C。

4.细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，意大利的咖啡比英国的咖啡便宜很多，所以作者可以经常出去喝杯咖啡。故选D。