Question

If you've been to Europe a few times already,chances are that you've hit all the big destinations: London, Paris, Rome,Berlin.On your next trip you can either visit those same cities a second time,or instead you can take a chance and walk the streets of some cities that are a little bit smaller,a little bit less famous,but still full of European grace and charm.Here are four European cities to visit that you probably haven't been to yet.

Besancon,France

This hidden French city has had a long reputation for being a well-kept secret.It can be at once sleepy with few tourists but abundant galleries,restaurants,and a wonderful Beaux Arts museum whose collection is second only to the Louvre.The city is wound by the River Doubs and also touts (吹捧) its own UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Citadel,home to several small museums and a zoo.

Seville,Spain

For the tourist who is already tired of Barcelona and Madrid,Seville offers a different take (意见) on Spain. Located on the Southern coast,it keeps beautiful signs of the long period of Moorish rule,nowhere more than in the Alcázar palace building,just one of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Seville has over a dozen museums, tropical parkland,and probably the best tapas (餐前小吃) culture in all of Spain.

Ghent,Belgium

Ghent is a city that looks like it should be the setting for a fairy tale. All of the typical Belgium features abound here-waffles and beer.Every year from Saturday before July 21,Ghent hosts a ten-day festival.This music and theater festival draws almost 2 million visitors,as the city streets transform into performance spaces for performers,buskers (街头艺人) and musicians.

Palermo,Italy

Palermo is the capital city of Sicily,the southern island off the coast of mainland Italy.The city has an ancient history,and the various cultures that have controlled the island through the years have all left their marks on it. You can see winding street markets,antique (古玩) fairs,and open air nightclubs here.

1.Where can visitors enjoy art collections quietly?

A. Besancon.    B. Barcelona.

C. Ghent.    D. Palermo.

2.What can visitors do in Seville,Spain?

A. Visit antique fairs and clubs.

B. Enjoy a colorful nightlife.

C. Explore over 20 museums.

D. Hunt for Moorish influences.

3.Which country should a music and theater lover choose to visit?

A. France.    B. Spain.

C. Belgium.    D. Italy.

4.What do the four European cities have in common?

A. They were once ruled by various rulers.

B. They are less famous but worth a visit.

C. Visitors can enjoy seeing performances.

D. They're all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.B

【解析】本文是一篇旅游广告类应用文。主要介绍了四个不那么有名但充满了欧洲的恩泽和魅力的城市，讲述了各自的特点。

1.细节理解题。根据“It can be at once sleepy with few tourists but abundant galleries,restaurants,and a wonderful Beaux Arts museum whose collection is second only to the Louvre.”可知，Besancon的美术博物馆收藏仅次于卢浮宫，且游客很少，表明环境很安静。故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据“it keeps beautiful signs of the long period of Moorish rule”可知，在Seville,Spain可以找到摩尔人长期统治的美丽迹象。故选D。

3.推理判断题。根据“This music and theater festival draws almost 2 million visitors,as the city streets transform into performance spaces for performers,buskers (街头艺人) and musicians.”可知，因为Belgium的城市街道转变为表演者，街头艺人和音乐家的表演空间，这个音乐和戏剧节吸引了将近200万游客。故选D。

4.细节理解题。根据第一段“...or instead you can take a chance and walk the streets of some cities that are a little bit smaller,a little bit less famous,but still full of European grace and charm.Here are four European cities to visit that you probably haven't been to yet.”可知，文章介绍的四个城市都是不那么有名但值得去游玩。故选C。

【名师点睛】阅读理解旨在考查考生对于文章整体的理解与细节的把握与分析，要在了解整篇文章框架的基础上进行选择。本篇文章较简单，用地名作小标题，可直接通过题目明确定位答案所在的段落。例如第2题根据题目“What can visitors do in Seville,Spain?”依“Seville,Spain”可直接定位到第三段，由“Located on the Southern coast,it keeps beautiful signs of the long period of Moorish rule...它位于南部海岸，保留了长期的摩尔人统治的美丽迹象...”可知，在这里可以找到摩尔人的影响。故选D。