题目内容
1、Americans in Italy seed food, not ruins
More and more Americans are visiting Italy not to see the sites of ancient Rome but to taste the delights of the rest of the country, according to a new survey. Not only are long waits under the hot summer sun to get into sites such as the Colosseum（罗马大剧场）turning visitors away , but the attractions of good wine ,pasta and Parmesan chese are drawing people to other ,lesser-known destinations. A little over a quarter of those surveyed said they were choosing alternative locations because they wanted to get to know Italian cuisine (cooking )better .Another 21 percent said it was much more relaxing to be in the countryside eating wholesome Italian food after leaving stressful jobs and unhealthy diets in the United States .And 17 percent said they were following in the footsteps of their Hollywood heroes .For years, Hollywood stars have enjoyed low-key vacations at quiet but luxurious（豪华的）villas in rural (countryside)Italy ,and it appears the trend is rubbing off on Americans. “Americans are realizing that the Mediterranean diet is the best way to stay in shape and that courses in Italian cooking are better for handling stress than visiting a psychologist（心理学家）,” a statement accompanying the survey said.
1．What are more and more Americans aiming at in Italy?
A．Historic Roman ruins. B．Famous Italian delights.
C．Pasta and Parmesan cheese. D．Good and nice psychologists.
2．Why do some Americans choose to visit less famous locations according to the writer?
A．To search for the unknown scenic spots.
B．To make some changes for variety.
C．To experience more Italian cuisine.
D．To relax themselves in expensive villas.
3．What kind of life is a “low-key” life?
A．Free from public attention. B．Luxurious and expensive.
C．Aware of by most people. D．Concerned by the society.
4．What does the writer intend to tell us?
A．There are still about 40% of the Americans interested in ruins.
B．Hollywood stars are in Italy mainly for keeping their shape.
C．People’s tastes have grown multi-colored and more practical.
D．The Mediterranean scenic spots are more attractive than diets.
试题答案
1、BCAC
Americans in Italy seed food, not ruins
More and more Americans are visiting Italy not to see the sites of ancient Rome but to taste the delights of the rest of the country, according to a new survey. Not only are long waits under the hot summer sun to get into sites such as the Colosseum（罗马大剧场）turning visitors away , but the attractions of good wine ,pasta and Parmesan chese are drawing people to other ,lesser-known destinations. A little over a quarter of those surveyed said they were choosing alternative locations because they wanted to get to know Italian cuisine (cooking )better .Another 21 percent said it was much more relaxing to be in the countryside eating wholesome Italian food after leaving stressful jobs and unhealthy diets in the United States .And 17 percent said they were following in the footsteps of their Hollywood heroes .For years, Hollywood stars have enjoyed low-key vacations at quiet but luxurious（豪华的）villas in rural (countryside)Italy ,and it appears the trend is rubbing off on Americans. “Americans are realizing that the Mediterranean diet is the best way to stay in shape and that courses in Italian cooking are better for handling stress than visiting a psychologist（心理学家）,” a statement accompanying the survey said.
1．What are more and more Americans aiming at in Italy?
A．Historic Roman ruins. B．Famous Italian delights.
C．Pasta and Parmesan cheese. D．Good and nice psychologists.
2．Why do some Americans choose to visit less famous locations according to the writer?
A．To search for the unknown scenic spots.
B．To make some changes for variety.
C．To experience more Italian cuisine.
D．To relax themselves in expensive villas.
3．What kind of life is a “low-key” life?
A．Free from public attention. B．Luxurious and expensive.
C．Aware of by most people. D．Concerned by the society.
4．What does the writer intend to tell us?
A．There are still about 40% of the Americans interested in ruins.
B．Hollywood stars are in Italy mainly for keeping their shape.
C．People’s tastes have grown multi-colored and more practical.
D．The Mediterranean scenic spots are more attractive than diets.
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