第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
I chose to study in Madrid because I had a desire to learn Spanish. My first impressions of Madrid were incredible. It was before the New Year that I arrived in Madrid for the first time. While traveling to my Spanish friend’s house in a taxi, I appreciated the buildings along the road which were different from those of my own country.
There are an incredible number of restaurants and bars from all over the world. If you are really into sightseeing, I hope you have rechargeable batteries for your digital camera, because one week really isn’t enough time to see everything here including a number of art, science, and historical museums as well as parks, buildings, and amazing landscapes.
What I liked best about life in Madrid was the fact that if you were frustrated with schoolwork and wanted to have some fun, you can easily go out. The nightlife never seems to stop and the people are all very friendly. You can meet people and practice Spanish while having fun at the same time.
What I liked least was the fact that many people smoked in the streets. Also, coming from the US, I was used to having a big breakfast every morning, but while living with an actual Spanish family, I wasn’t really satisfied with the food in the morning.
I think I have definitely become more independent since I came back from Spain. Living in a big city like Madrid I found that it is necessary to plan ahead and to make a schedule for future. There is so much to see, not just in the Spanish World, but in the European World as well.
【小题1】What’s the purpose of the text?
A．To attract people to tour around Madrid.
B．To show how to enjoy Spanish culture.
C．To give advice on how to study Spanish.
D．To describe the author’s life in Madrid.
【小题2】Why did the author suggest taking rechargeable batteries?
A．It’s difficult to deal with the used batteries.
B．It’s not convenient to recharge batteries.
C．There are few stores that sell ordinary batteries.
D．You will find lots of places worth taking pictures of.
【小题3】Which of the following in Madrid didn’t please the author?
A．Parks and buildings. B．Restaurants and bars.
C．Nightlife. D．Breakfast.
答案
【小题1】D
【小题2】D
【小题3】D
解析
试题分析：这篇文章讲述作者为了学习西班牙语在马德里生活的情况，介绍马德里美丽的风景，友好的人们，休闲的生活，这些都给了作者很深刻的印象。
