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Basel is often referred to as the cultural capital of Switzerland, but what exactly can you do in this Swiss city?
●The Rhein
In summer, it is common for locals and tourists alike to go for a refreshing swim in the river which runs through this beautiful city. When autumn and winter come along, swimming is replaced by walking along the river banks. I did see a very brave man take a dip in the dropping temperatures of late October, so anything is possible!
●The museums
Basel has a lot to offer in terms of museums, from the mechanical art in the Tinguely Museum to exploring the world of writing and printing in the Paper Museum, the skeletons of the Natural History Museum and discovering the city’s past in the History Center.
●The Old Town
This city is still a beautiful place with a long history, lots of cute cobbled streets, a bright red town hall and a great cathedral. In contrast, the city is also proud of Switzerland’s tallest building: the Roche tower.
●Go on a hike
If you’re more of a nature fan. Basel-Landschaft has many beautiful hiking trails to choose from such as hills, forests and beautiful rivers. And of course you deserve a treat of Swiss chocolate afterwards!
●Eat
If you’re in Switzerland, don’t forget to let your tongue experience the bubbling cheese, toasty raclette and foamy drinks or chocolate kisses! You won’t go hungry here. Of course, the rest of Switzerland also has much to offer, and thanks to great rail services, it can all be yours within an hour or two. Greetings from Basel! Hope to see you here soon.
1. What can tourists do when touring the Rhein?
A. Go skating with friends. B. Go for a train tour around it.
C. Go swimming in the river. D. Enrich knowledge of history.
2. Which of the following can meet your desire to appreciate nature?
A. The Rhein. B. Basel-Landschaft.
C. The Roche tower. D. The Natural History Museum.
3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this text?
A. To encourage visitors to visit a city. B. To introduce the benefits of traveling.
C. To show off Swiss cultural traditions. D. To attract visitors to museums in Switzerland.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了作为瑞士文化之都的巴塞尔可以进行的一些参观活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据●The Rhein部分中“In summer, it is common for locals and tourists alike to go for a refreshing swim in the river which runs through this beautiful city.( 夏天的时候，当地人和游客都会到流经这座美丽城市的河里畅游，让人神清气爽)”可知，游客在莱茵河畔旅游时，可以去河里游泳。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据●Go on a hike部分中“Basel-Landschaft has many beautiful hiking trails to choose from such as hills, forests and beautiful rivers.( Basel-Landschaft有许多美丽的徒步旅行路线可供选择，如丘陵、森林和美丽的河流)”可知，Basel-Landschaft能满足你欣赏自然的愿望。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Basel is often referred to as the cultural capital of Switzerland, but what exactly can you do in this Swiss city?(巴塞尔通常被称为瑞士的文化之都，但在这个瑞士城市你到底能做些什么呢？)”结合文章主要介绍了作为瑞士文化之都的巴塞尔可以进行的一些参观活动。可推知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是鼓励游客参观一个城市。故选A。
