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 palace 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.

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.C

【解析】

试题分析：当我们到欧洲旅游时，应该花点时间到Provence去参观以下，不管你是对优美的风景，悠久的历史还是丰盛的食物感兴趣，Provence都能给你一些意外的惊喜。

1.细节理解题，根据文中语句“Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now.”理解可知。Provence在法国的东南部，故选A。

2.细节理解题，根据文中语句“you will have the experience of eating the food that has the too much use of olive oil.”理解可知。故选D。

3.理解判断题，根据文中语句“All the things make Provence become the heaven* to those who like delicious food.”理解可知。Provence是饮食的好地方，故选C。

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