Question

【题目】 Venice is a famous 1, 700-year-old city and one of Italy’s most important cities and a very romantic travel destination.

Transportation in Venice

The Grand Canal，which cuts through the center of the city, is like Venice’s main street in this canal-filled city. The boats runs along the Grand Canal from the train station and makes many stops, so it’s a good way to visit the main canal and get a good overview of the city. If you want something more up close and personal, take a taxi and a gondola, though they tend to be more expensive.

Venice Festivals

Venice’s Carnevale held 40 days before Easter, is one of the most lively and colorful celebrations in Italy. The Venetians go all out, wearing festive masks and costumes for a 10-day street party. In July, there’s the Redentore Regatta, an important festival held right on the Grand Canal.

Guided Tours

You’ll find guided tours for every place worth visiting, from well-known palaces to lesser-known destinations. Also, there are food tours and classes in rowing, cooking or making those beautiful theatrical masks Venice is famous for.

When to Go

Since it’s near the sea. Venice has gentle weather, although it can be rainy there nearly all year round. Venice experiences high-water flooding about 60 days a year, from October through early January. In Venice, make sure you have some way to check the changeable weather every day.

【1】Which transportation will you choose if you want to have a good overview of the city?

A.By gondolas.B.By car.

C.By train.D.By boat.

【2】Which festival took place on the Grand Canal?

A.Carnevale.B.Easter.

C.Redentore Regatta.D.Christmas.

【3】If you want to know more about Italian cooking, you’d better ________.

A.stay in a romantic hotelB.wear a nice mask.

C.know its weather first.D.take a guided tour

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是旅游城市威尼斯，它的交通、节日和旅行指南。

【1】细节理解题。由第二段The boats runs along the Grand Canal from the train station and makes many stops, so it’s a good way to visit the main canal and get a good overview of the city.可知，游船从火车站沿着大运河航行，会停很多站，所以这是参观大运河和了解城市全景的最好方式。由此可知，如果你要很好的了解这个城市，最好的交通方式是乘船。故选D。

【2】细节理解题。由第三段In July, there’s the Redentore Regatta, an important festival held right on the Grand Canal.可知，7月，在大运河上有一个重要的节日——红舟会。由此可知，Redentore Regatta是在大运河上发生的节日。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。由倒数第二段You’ll find guided tours for every place worth visiting, from well-known palaces to lesser-known destinations. Also, there are food tours and classes in rowing, cooking可知，对每一个地方而言，你会发现有导游的旅行是值得的，包括了著名的景点也有鲜为人知的目的地。当然，也有美食之行，划船课和烹饪课等。由此可知，如果你想了解意大利烹饪，最好参加有导游的旅行。故选D。