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Manchester is the “capital” of the northwest of England. Situated on the east bank of the River Irwell, it is a lively busy city with a large student population. Although it was once seen as only a dull industrial place, in recent years Manchester has become the “in” place. It is well-known for its clubs, its fashion and its music, not to mention its world -famous football team, Manchester United.

There is plenty to see in Manchester and something to suit all taste. For example, you have a taste of the Orient in Chinatown, home to Manchester’s large Chinese population. Another place to visit is the historical Eastlefield area, which contains the first urban heritage park in Britain. Here you can walk around the museums and experience the atmosphere of the 19th century Manchester.

Football fans need not feel left out; they can always make a trip to the Old Trafford  Manchester United Museum which also contains a coffee shop and a souvenir shop

It’s easy to find your way around the city center and you’re never too far away from a bus, which will take you wherever you want to go. However, many people prefer walking in a city where there’s so much to see, and much of it is off the main travel lines.

If you get tired with all that walking, you can refresh yourself at one of the many café bars in the city. There’s a wide variety of homely and old-fashioned ones

Whatever you do, you won’t have a dull moment in the place which was awarded the title of “most interesting city in Europe “. Despite its unpopular industrial image in the past, Manchester is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination nowadays.

1.According to the passage, Manchester is _________.

A. a big city in the southwest of England

B. only known for its heavy industry

C. interesting only if you like football

D. a very popular place now

2.If you are interested in history, _____ in Manchester.

A. you will see the 18th century center building

B. you can go to Chinatown

C. you don’t have a big choice

D.you can visit the Eastlefield

3.What was Manchester like in the past?

A. A small and dull city.                                                      B. A city full of factories

C. An exciting city to visit                                                    D. A popular destination

4.What does the underlined word “its” in the last paragraph refer to?

A. Europe’s               B. Tourism’s                C. Manchester’s              D. Industry’s

 

【答案】

 

1.D

2.D

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析:文章主要介绍了曼彻斯特这个城市的历史与现状。以前那个沉闷的工业城市,如今已经大不一样了,它已经成为了一个集俱乐部、时装、音乐、足球等为一体的时尚都市。

1.根据第一段“in recent years Manchester has become the “in” place. It is well-known for its clubs, its fashion and its music, not to mention its world -famous football team, Manchester United.”可知,曼彻斯特已经变成时尚之都,以俱乐部、时装、音乐等闻名于世,还有世界著名的球队--曼联。故选D。

2.根据第二段“Another place to visit is the historical Eastlefield area,”可知,Eastlefield是一个历史名城,对历史感兴趣,可以去那里参观。故选D。

3.根据第一段第二行“it was once seen as only a dull industrial place,”可知,曼彻斯特过去是一个沉闷的工业城市。故选B。

4.Despite its unpopular industrial image in the past,是介词短语,主语是后面的Manchester。尽管曼彻斯特以前是一个工业城市,但是,曼彻斯特正在作为一个旅游目的地,而变得越来越受欢迎。故选C。

考点:历史类短文阅读

 

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