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The most enjoyable way to discover Liverpool is by boat.The first thing to do is to take a ferry across the River Mersey. It’s the best way to find out about this city’s long and interesting history. The Liverpool Ferry,which is the oldest ferry service in Europe,started more than 800 years ago.

In the l8th century Liverpool became an important city for international business across the Atlantic Ocean.Ships sailed from Liverpool to the United States and Africa.The place to learn more about Liverpool’s importance is the Maritime Museum.

Liverpool was important because of its industry and trade in the 18th century.In the 20th century it became famous for music.The boys in the rock group,the Beatles,all came from Liverpool.The city is very proud of them.It named its airport John Lennon International Airport。after one of the Beatles.Tourists can take a bus tour to visit some of the places the Beatles mention in their songs, 1ike Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.They can also visit the Cavern Club—the group first played there in 1961.The Beatles Story is a museum and gallery.Here you can find out more about these world—famous musicians.

But there’s more to see and do in Liverpoo1.At the Walker Art Gallery you can see the best art in the North of England.If you like modern art,the place to visit is the Tate Gallery.But above all,it’s the friendly and welcoming people of Liverpool who make this a city you should visit when you come to Great Britain.

1.This passage is mainly for   

A.people who live in Liverpool

B. students who want to study in UK

C.foreigners who want to visit Great Britain

D. people who are interested in history

2.The word ferry in the first paragraph is most likely to be a kink of ________.

A.bus    B.boat   C. train        D. bicycle

3.Liverpool first became famous for________.

A. its important in international business.

B. a group of pop singers

C. a beautiful river called River Mersey

D. a big museum in the town

4.For people who are interested in music,the place they want to visit most would be______

A.the Maritime Museum    B.the Tate Gallery

C.the Beatles Story      D.the Walker Art Gallery

5.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A.A good place to visit in UK

B.The history of Liverpool

C.The most famous and of the world

D.The most friendly people in UK

 

1.C 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.A 【解析】本文主要介绍了利物浦,从18世纪成为国际重要的国际商业性城市。20世纪利物浦是以音乐闻名世界,令无数流行乐迷倾倒的甲壳虫乐队的故乡。乐队的四人-保罗·麦卡特尼、乔治·哈里森、林格·斯塔尔、约翰·列农都出生、成长在这里。 1.综合理解题。本文主要是介绍利物浦位置重要,文化悠久,教育状况,民俗文化,及环境优美,就是为了让更多的外国人参观利物浦。故选C。 2.细节推断题。由第一段第二句“he first thing to do is to take a ferry across the River Mersey”可推断出,过默西河需乘船,故选B。 3.细节理解题。阅读第一段可知,到利物浦最快乐的事情是渡船。利物浦的渡船服务在欧洲是最古老的,已有800多年的历史了。故选C。 4.细节理解题。由第三段句“The boys in the rock group,the Beatles,all came from Liverpool”可知。 5.主旨理解题。阅读全文可知利物浦是一个风景优美,富于创新的城市,孕育了许多世界闻名的艺术家。故选A。
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