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If you are 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 along the Mediterranean (地中海) coast. This attractive 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 will 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 become one, though the two sides still have different characters. The town dates back to 15 AD, filled with narrow streets lined with historic three or four-story buildings painted with religious scenes (宗教场景).
Marsaxlokk
The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, was built in 900 BC. Today, this picture-like town is the main supplier (供应地) of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its attractiveness. With such quiet surroundings, including the traditional fishing boats, it is a particularly charming (迷人的) place to visit.
Port Magee
In a country filled with beautiful towns, Port Magee, is a standout, sitting on the southwest coast of Ireland. This seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history. At The Bridge Bar, you will find live music many nights of the week along with nice food and a fine glass of beer.
21. In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car?
A. Manarola. B. Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
C. Marsaxlokk. D. Port Magee.
22. Marsaxlokk is attractive for______.
A. wine and paintings B. religious scenes
C. fishing boats and old buildings D. rich history and live music
23. Manarola and Port Magee are perfect choices for tourists who ______.
A. prefer enjoyment in an old coastal fishing town
B. want to stay on a Mediterranean island
C. have special interest in traditional fishing boats
D. need to be refreshed in a mountain town
24. Which statement about Garmisch-Partenkirchen is TRUE?
A. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a Roman town.
B. The 1936 Winter Olympics gave birth to the town.
C. There are many wide streets painted with religious scenes.
D. The two sides of it now have similar characters.
25. You may find this passage on a __________.
A. newspaper
B. tourist guide
C. scientific magazine
D. geography book
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. B
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇说明文。介绍了一些古色古香的，美丽的欧洲小城镇。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由Manarola中的“You can drive to Manarola, but you will have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.”可知，你可以开车去马纳罗拉，但你必须在城外停车，然后乘班车或步行进去。所以，在Manarola不允许游客乘车观光。故A选项正确。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由Marsaxlokk 中的“It has no modern buildings to ruin its attractiveness. With such quiet surroundings, including the traditional fishing boats, it is a particularly charming (迷人的) place to visit.”可知，没有现代建筑来破坏它的魅力。有安静的环境，还有传统的渔船，这是一个特别的吸引人的地方。所以Marsaxlokk 因渔船和古建筑而具有吸引力。故C选项正确。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由Manarola中的“ This attractive fishing town is famous for its unbelievable wine, and the paintings”可知，这个迷人的渔村以其令人难以置信的葡萄酒和油画而闻名。由Port Magee中的“This seaside fishing town has a row of brightly colored buildings along with a rich and colorful history.”可知，这个海边的渔村有一排色彩鲜艳的建筑物，有着丰富而多彩的历史。所以对于喜欢在一个古老的沿海渔村游玩的游客来说，Manarola和Port Magee是完美的选择。故A选项正确。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。由Garmisch-Partenkirchen中的“The 1936 Winter Olympics forced them to become one, though the two sides still have different characters.”可知，尽管双方仍然有许多不同的特点,但是1936年冬季奥运会迫使他们联合为一个整体。所以1936年的冬季奥运会孕育了这座城市。故B选项正确。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段“If you are 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.”可知，如果你梦想着参观那些充满古色古香和风景秀丽的欧洲城镇之一，下面就来看看欧洲最美丽的小镇。所以，本文是对一些欧洲小镇的具体介绍。因此我们判断出，在旅游指南上可以找到这篇文章。故B选项正确。
【点睛】小题5是一道判断文章出处的题。判断这样的题型要基于文章的内容才会得心应手。由第一段“If you are 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.”可以初步判断这是向游客介绍欧洲的一些小镇。在通过对一些欧洲小镇的具体介绍最终判断出，在旅游指南上可以找到这篇文章。故B选项正确。
