Question

【题目】If you’re dreaming of visiting one of those picture-perfect European towns filled with old-world attractiveness and scenic beauty, here is a look at the most beautiful small towns in Europe.

Manarola

Manarola, Italy, is filled with rainbow-colored homes carved right into a wall of stone along the Mediterranean coast.This charming fishing town is famous for its unbelievable wine, and the paintings. There are no cars here, no traffic lights, or traffic noise. You can drive to Manarola, but you’ll have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, is a fascinating mountain town. Once two separate towns, one Roman and the other Teutonic, the 1936 Winter Olympics forced them to combine, though the two sides still have different characters. The town dates back to 15 AD, filled with narrow, cobblestoned streets lined with historic three or four-story buildings painted with regional and religious scenes.

Marsaxlokk

The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, was built in 900 BC. Today, this pictures-like town is the main supplier of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its appeal. With such quiet surroundings, including the traditional luzzu’s (fishing boats), it’s a particularly charming place to visit.

Portmagee, Ireland

In a country filled with beautiful towns, Portmagee, is a standout, sitting on the southwest coast of Ireland.This postcard-perfect seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history. At The Bridge Bar, you’ll find live music many nights of the week along with fantastic food and a fine glass of beer.

【1】In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car?

A. Garmisch-Partenkirchen. B. Marsaxlokk.

C. Manarola. D. Portmagee.

【2】What is Marsaxlokk attractive for?

A. Wine and paintings.

B. Religious scenes.

C. Fish and old buildings.

D. Rich history and live music.

【3】For whom are Manarola and Portmagee ideal destinations?

A. Those who prefer enjoyment in an old coastal fishing town.

B. Those who want to stay on a Mediterranean island.

C. Those who have special interest in traditional fishing boats.

D. Those who need to be refreshed in a mountain town.

【4】What does the underlined word “appeal” probably mean?

A. Background. B. Attractiveness.

C. Tradition. D. Development.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】C

【3】A

【4】B

【解析】文章主要介绍了充满了古老世界吸引力和美景的完美的欧洲城镇。

【1】细节理解题。根据Manarola中“You can drive to Manarola, but you’ll have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.” 你可以开车去Manarola，但你必须将车停在小镇外，然后乘穿梭巴士或步行。可知，在Manarola不允许自己开车游览。根据题意，故选C。

【2】推理判断题。根据“Today, this pictures-like town is the main supplier of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its appeal.” 如今，像图画似的城镇是地中海岛上的主要鱼类供应国。它没有现代化的建筑来破坏它的吸引力。可知这个地方吸引人之处是鱼和古老建筑。根据题意，故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据Manarola中“Manarola, Italy, is filled with rainbow-colored homes carved right into a wall of stone along the Mediterranean coast. This charming fishing town is famous for its unbelievable wine, and the paintings.” 马纳罗拉，意大利，沿着Mediterranean海岸布满了有石头墙雕刻的充满彩虹颜色的家园。这个迷人的渔村以其令人难以置信的葡萄酒和绘画闻名于世。以及Portmagee, Ireland 中“This postcard-perfect seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history。” 这张明信片似的完美的海边渔村有一排色彩鲜艳的建筑，还有丰富多彩的历史。可知两者的共同之处是海边渔村。根据题意，故选A。

【4】词义猜测题。根据“it’s a particularly charming place to visit.” 这是一个特别迷人的地方。可推知即使没有现代建筑物，仍不会影响这着城镇的吸引力。根据题意，故选B。