Question

If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you.

Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now. You will be attracted by its green hills, olive trees, and old towns with pretty houses. Visitors can find forests, colorful flowers, horses, and people with smiles there. Provence is also “the city of dream in Europe.” Some people say it is Provence that makes France so romantic. The place should play an important part in the romantic stories.

The Flowers: Provence is the hometown of lavenders and sunflowers. Lavender means “waiting for love”. It also means beautiful. The mountains of Lubero is the most beautiful area across France. And there are also many kinds of lavenders. Compared with the fantastic flowers Lavender, sunflower is a lot warmer. Under the sunlight, thousands of yellow sunflowers are smiling at the sun.

The Food: The people there are well-known for keeping their traditional lifestyles. And in the restaurant, you will have the experience of eating the food that has the too much use of olive oil. The food is fresh and healthy. All the things make Provence become the heaven to those who like delicious food.

The other activities: Provence is the Kingdom of city. They hold many parties, dance, and festivals. You can even see a bullfight in the towns of Arles and Nimes, or enjoy great shows with the famous stars.

May to July are the best tourist months. Not only the red sky, the sweet smell of olive, but also the wonderful lavenders, make Provence send out the breath of romantic.

1.The Provence lies ___________.

A. in the southeast of France B. in the northeast of France

C. in the southwest of France D. in the northwest of France

2.We can do following things EXCEPT____________ in Provence

A. watching a bullfight

B. enjoying great shows with the famous stars.

C. seeing beautiful sights

D. eating the food that has the too much use of fish oil

3. According to the passage, which following statement is RIGHT?

A. Provence has green hills, olive trees, and new towns with pretty houses.

B. Lavender is warmer than sunflower.

C. If a person likes food, Provence is a wonderful place for him.

D. June is not a good time to visit Provence.

4. Where is the passage probably from?

A. A history book.

B. An English-learning newspaper.

C. A book on France cultures.

D. A travelling magazine.

Answer 1

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：如果你要去欧洲，你可能会考虑花一些时间来参观普罗旺斯。普罗旺斯有各种东西给你。不仅有美丽的地方，还有古老的历史，美食，音乐或戏剧等等。

1. once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now.可知普罗旺斯曾经是罗马的一个省，现在位于法国东南部。所以选A。

2. A. watching a bullfight B. enjoying great shows with the famous stars.C. seeing beautiful sights而D的内容与文章内容中And in the restaurant, you will have the experience of eating the food that has the too much use of olive oil.不符，所以选D。

3.All the things make Provence become the heaven to those who like delicious food.可知所有的事情使普罗旺斯成为喜欢美味食物的人的天堂。所以选C。

4.

考点：日常生活类阅读。