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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-coloured 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’ll have to park just outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen,Germany,is a beautiful mountain town.Once two separate(分开的) 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,cobblestoned (鹅卵石) streets lined with historic three or four-story buildings painted with religious scenes.
Marsaxlokk
The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk,Malta,was built in 900 BC.Today,this picture-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 attractiveness.With such quiet surroundings,including the traditional luzzu’s (fishing boats),it’s a particularly nice 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 coloured buildings along with a rich and colorful history.At the Bridge Bar,you’ll find live music many nights of the week along with nice food and a fine glass of beer.
【语篇导读】本文为应用文。文章主要介绍了充满了古老世界吸引力的欧洲小镇。
21.In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car?
A.Manarola.
B.Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
C.Marsaxlokk.
D.Portmagee.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据Manarola中“YoucandrivetoManarola,butyou’llhavetoparkjustoutsidethetownandthentakeashuttlebusorwalk.”可知,你可以开车去Manarola,但你必须将车停在小镇外,然后坐往返巴士或步行。
22.What is Marsaxlokk attractive for?
A.Wine and paintings.
B.Religious scenes.
C.Fish and old buildings.
D.Rich history and live music.
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据Marsaxlokk中提到的“如今,这个像图画似的城镇是地中海岛上的主要鱼类供应地。这儿没有现代化的建筑来破坏它的吸引力”。由此可知,这个地方吸引人之处是鱼和古老建筑。
23.Manarola and Portmagee 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 a special interest in traditional fishing boats
D.need to be refreshed in a mountain town
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据Manarola中的“Thisattractivefishingtownisfamousforitsunbelievablewine,andthepaintings.”以及Portmagee中的“Thispostcard-perfectseasidefishingtownhasarowofbrightlycolouredbuildingsalongwitharichandcolorfulhistory.”可知,两者的共同之处是海边渔村。分析这两处可知Manarola和Portmagee对于喜欢在古老的沿海渔村享受的游客来说是个不错的选择。
24.Where will tourists go if they want to taste nice food?
A.Manarola.
B.Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
C.Marsaxlokk.
D.Portmagee.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据最后一部分的“AttheBridgeBar,you’llfindlivemusicmanynightsoftheweekalongwithnicefoodandafineglassofbeer.”可知,如果游客想品尝美食,就要去Portmagee。
