A
Known for its plenty of ancient ruins，sunny beaches，tasty cuisine and friendly atmosphere
it is no wonder that Greece ranks among Europe's top travel destinations． But the reason that tourism exists in the first place is that it's just so beautiful here．Often，you'll also find that beauty on some islands．
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is Greece's second﹣largest city and the capital city of the Macedonia region of Northern Greece． Lively festivals， social events and a colorful nightlife make this city the cultural capital of Greece． Consisting of a historic city center and commercial district， Thessaloniki offers both old and new attractions from its Byzantine walls to museums and art galleries． Thessaloniki's nightlife is unmatched．
Zagori
Zagori is a region of great natural beauty， with striking geology and two national parks， in northwestern Greece． Forests and mountains are surrounded by powerful rivers and traditional villages， many featuring grand stone houses dating from the late 18th century． The best way to enjoy the area is by hiking the numerous paths connecting the villages． The most accessible and rewarding target is the wonderful Vikos Gorge．
Halkidiki
Halkidiki has sporting excellent beaches． Its three separate peninsulas（半岛） can be roughly summarized as follows： Kassandra has the nightlife， Sithonia has the beaches and Athos has the monks（僧侣）．Being closes to Thessaloniki， Kassandra is more built﹣up， while the more quiet Sithonia has campgrounds， hidden bays and clear waters． Both are popular with Greek and Eastern European tourists． Much of the easternmost peninsula is accessible by boat and open to males only．
1. Which place is the cultural center of Greece？
A. Zagori．
B. Sithonia．
C. Halkidiki．
D. Thessaloniki．
2. What is the most worth visiting in Zagori？
A. Vikos Gorge．
B. Byzantine walls．
C. Two national parks．
D. Historic stone houses．
3. What do we know about the three places？
A. They all lie on some islands of Greece．
B. They are Europe's top travel destinations．
C. Their ancient ruins are the most rewarding．
D. Greece has the best tourism only because of them．
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文阅读。文章主要介绍了希腊的一些岛屿上的值得游览的美景。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段"Thessaloniki is Greece's second﹣largest city and the capital city of the Macedonia region of Northern Greece。Lively festivals， social events and a colorful nightlife make this city the cultural capital of Greec.塞萨洛尼基是希腊第二大城市，也是希腊北部马其顿地区的首府．热闹的节日、社交活动和丰富多彩的夜生活使这座城市成为希腊的文化之都。可知Thessaloniki是希腊的文化中心。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段"The most accessible and rewarding target is the wonderful Vikos Gorge。最容易到达也是最有价值的目标，是奇妙的维克斯峡谷。可知扎戈里最值得一游的是Vikos Gorge。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段"Known for its plenty of ancient ruins,sunny beaches， tasty cuisine and friendly atmosphere,it is no wonder that Greece ranks among Europe's top travel destinations．But the reason that tourism exists in the first place is that it's just so beautiful here．Often, you'll also find that beauty on some islands．希腊以其丰富的古代遗迹、阳光明媚的海滩、美味的菜肴和友好的氛围而闻名，难怪希腊跻身欧洲顶级旅游目的地之列．但旅游业之所以存在，首先是因为这里太美了。通常，你也会在一些岛屿上发现这种美景。可知这三个地方它们都位于希腊的一些岛屿上。故选A。
