20.Best Places to See Colonial BrazilOlinda
Olinda is situated on a hill above the coastal city of Recife,Brazil.It is one o the best places in Brazil to see colonial architecture.This small city was founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese and later flourished(繁荣) with the sugarcane industry.Most of its historic buildings date from the 18th century.
Parati,Rio de Janeiro
Parati's charm comes from the small cobblestone (鹅卵石 ) streets lined with simple colonial style houses,seaside churches,and its advantageous geographic location.Parati hosts several festivals throughout the year,including FLIP,a well-known festival of international literature held annually in July; the Festival da Pinga,which celebrates the national alcohol made from sugarcane in August; and the Festival de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios in early September.
Ouro Preto,Minas Gerais
The entire town of Ouro Preto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Its winding cobblestone streets are just an outdoor museum of colonial architecture of the finest kind in Brazil.The splendid and luxuriant buildings here make it one of the most beautiful towns in the country,but the history and number of grand churches make it also one of the most interesting places to visit.
Salvador,Bahia
Salvador is one of Brazil's best known cities and tourist destinations.As one of colonial Brazil's finest former capitals,Salvador has a large,well-preserved historic center.This area,called Pelourinho,is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its superb Baroque churches,cobblestone squares and streets,and colorful colonial architecture.In addition,Salvador offers visitors a close-up view of the importance of music in Brazilian culture.
29.Olinda became flourished mainly because of itsB.
A.wonderful landscape
B.sugarcane industry
C.long alcohol history
D.friendly people
30.To experience Festival da Pinga,you should visitB.
A.Olinda
B.Parati
C.Ouro Preto
D.Salvador
31.Which city was once the capital of Brazil?
A.Olinda.
B.Parati.
C.Ouro Preto.
D.Salvador.
32.Which of the following are UNESCO World Heritge Sites?C
A.Olinda and Ouro Preto.
B.Parati and Salvador.
C.Ouro Preto aiad Salvador.
D.Olinda and Parati.
分析 短文主要介绍了巴西最好看的一些殖民地.
解答 29.B,细节理解题,根据句子This small city was founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese and later flourished(繁荣) with the sugarcane industry可知,Olinda变得繁荣是因为它的甘蔗糖业,故答案为B.
30.B,细节理解题,根据Parati,Rio de Janeiro里的描述 the Festival da Pinga,which celebrates the national alcohol made from sugarcane in August;可知要体验Festival da Pinga这个节日,应该去Parati.
31.D,细节理解题,根据句子As one of colonial Brazil's finest former capitals,Salvador has a large,well-preserved historic center可知,Salvador曾是巴西的首都,故答案为D.
32.C,细节理解题,根据句子The entire town of Ouro Preto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site和This area,called Pelourinho,is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its superb Baroque churches,可知Ouro Preto和Salvador是联合国教科文组织世界遗产,故答案为C.
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