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September is the month for fashion, with four international cities hosting Fashion Week. All eyes will turn to New York City, London, Milan and Paris this month to see which city puts on the best show.
New York
New York Fashion Week, or NYFW, kicks off on September 5th and runs for approximately eight days. NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.
London
London Fashion Week （LFW） comes on the heels of NYFW, starting on September 13th and running through September 17th. Once considered a minor player among the Big Four, LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers. London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.
Milan
Fashion Week moves to Milan on September 17th. This beautiful Italian city is home to some of the biggest fashion houses and designers in the fashion world, including Armani and Prada. Milan's fashion houses are known for offering glamorous （有魅力的）,yet practical, options.
Paris
The chaotic month of fashion makes its way to France as Paris Fashion Week begins on September 23rd. Saving the best for last, Paris never fails to offer some of the most exciting shows of the season. World-famous labels like Chanel and Dior try to outdo one another with their latest designs. The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is "elegant".
1. Which city is likely to attract the new designers?
A. New York B. London
C. Milan D. Paris
2. When does Milan Fashion Week probably end?
A. September 19th B. September 20th
C. September 21st D. September 22nd
3. What can we learn from the four fashion weeks?
A. Each has its own characteristics. B. Each shows its biggest brand.
C. Each offers practical options. D. Each is open to school students.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】
本文为一篇说明文。主要介绍了纽约、伦敦、米兰和巴黎这四个国际城市在九月份举办的时装周。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers.”可知，LFW既可以领导一些知名人士，也可以领导有前途的新设计师。所以伦敦最有可能吸引新设计师。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Fashion Week moves to Milan on September 17th.”可知，9月17日，时装周将移师米兰。所以米兰时装周始于9月17日并持续约一周，也就是9月22号结束。故选D项。
3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.” 纽约时装周是最商业和休闲的，也是唯一允许时尚学校学生参与的活动；根据第三段“London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.” London Fashion Week以实验性强、乐于接受新创意而闻名；根据第四段“Milan's fashion houses are known for offering glamorous （有魅力的）,yet practical, options.” 米兰时装周以提供迷人但实用的选择而闻名；第五段“The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is "elegant".”巴黎时装周以优雅闻名。每一时装周均讲述了它的各自特点。故选A项。
【点睛】本文重点考察细节理解类题目，做题时需注意仔细对照文章内容和题目选项，找准关键信息，排除干扰项。同时注意：选择与否都需要有明确的文章内容作为依据，切不可主观臆测。该文介绍了四个时装周的特点，并且各有侧重。题目中，第一题中题干为“new designers”，与第三段内容相对应，而不能简单理解为第二段中的“fashion school students”和“fresh look”而错选A项。
