Question

    It should come as no surprise that England has some of the world’s most interesting attractions for literature lovers, from birthplace museums of some of the world’s most celebrated authors to everyday sports made famous through fictional accounts.

Bath

In England’s West County, not far from the border with Wales, the gorgeous Georgian town of Bath is an undisputed must-visit for fans. Some of the country’s most celebrated authors have lived (and written) here, including Mary Shelley, of Frankenstein fame, along with her poet husband, Percy Bysshe Shelly. However, the town’s best-known former resident is Jane Austen, who spent five miserable yeas in the spa town. The Jane Austen Centre and its Regency Tea Room are among Bath’s most-visited attractions, and there is a 10-day festival held every September that honors the writer and her work.

London

London has long been a favorite setting for English storytellers, and the capital city has appeared in countless stories and novels over the years, from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales to Helen Fielding’s bestselling Bridget Jones books. Sherlock Homes had a flat on Baker Street in his crime-solving days, and you might know Soho as the home turf of the legendary Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Charles Dickens is perhaps the best-known(or at least most celebrated)author of the lot, and there are dozens of Dickensian London tours available to literature lovers. Scrooge keeps all office in Cornhill part of the City of London financial district, while Fleet Street makes an appearance in the Pickwick Papers and A Tale of Two Cities. Finally, Oliver Twist fans might remember that the Artful Dodger tricks young Oliver to reach Fagin’s den, located in Saffron Hill in Camden.

Stratford-upon-Avon

The birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, has built an entire tourism industry around the Bard. Although many of Shakespeare’s plays were set in faraway destinations such as Greece, Italy, Denmark and a make-believe island in the middle of the ocean, there are still plenty of attractions that fans won’t want to miss. Here You can visit Shakespeare’s birthplace along with the homes of his mother, daughter and granddaughter. Most visitors also make a point of catching a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

And for the full Stratford experience, travelers can stay the night at one of the Towns many historic hotels; Billesley Manor Hotel is a popular choice, and rumor has it that Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in a tiny chapel on the grounds way back in 1582.

1.What happens in every September of Bath?

A.A book exhibition. B.A movie show of Frankenstein.

C.A festival to honor Jane Austen. D.A tour to celebrate Mary Shelley’s birthday.

2.Which place may appeal to Oliver Twist fans most?

A.Oxford. B.London. C.Bath. D.Stratford-upon-Avon.

3.Who are likely to visit these places mentioned in the passage?

A.Literature fans. B.Film producers.

C.History researchers. D.Photography enthusiasts.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些英格兰有趣的文学迷景点。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段中The Jane Austen Centre and its Regency Tea Room are among Bath’s most-visited attractions, and there is a 10-day festival held every September that honors the writer and her work.可知，Jane Austen中心及其摄政茶室是巴斯最受瞩目的景点之一，每年的9月都会举行一个为期10天的节日，以纪念作家Jane Austen及其作品。由此可知，巴斯每年的九月会举办一个纪念Jane Austen的节日。故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据第四段中Finally, Oliver Twist fans might remember that the Artful Dodger tricks young Oliver to reach Fagin’s den, located in Saffron Hill in Camden.可知，最后，《雾都孤儿》的粉丝可能还记得，狡猾的道奇欺骗Oliver到达位于Carden，Saffron Hill的Fagin的巢穴。可知，伦敦最吸引《雾都孤儿》的粉丝。故选B。

3.推理判断题。根据第一段It should come as no surprise that England has some of the world's most interesting attractions for literature lovers，from birthplace museums of some of the world's most celebrated authors to everyday sports made famous through fictional accounts.可知，对于文学爱好者来说，英格兰拥有一些世界上最有趣的景点也就不足为奇了，从世界上最著名作家的出生地博物馆到通过虚构故事而出名的日常运动。由此可推知，文学迷可能去参观本文提到的这些地方。故选A。