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For more than two decades, France is known as the world’s most popular tourist attraction, receiving 82 million foreign tourists every year. Here are some of the best places to visit in France.
Marseille
Marseille is one of Europe’s oldest cities and France’s second largest city. Having a nice climate, Roman ruins, medieval architecture and cultural scenes, Marseille is also a working city with several universities and industries. One of Marseille’s best natural attractions, the Calanques are a series of small rivers with astonishing blue water and splendid cliffs.
Luberon
During the summer months, many people like to experience charming villages in Luberon. This region in central Provence took off as a tourist attraction after Peter Mayle published his books about life in Provence. With its large quantities of forests, fields of lavender(薰衣草), farmers markets and colorfully painted houses, you'll soon see why the Luberon is such a tourist attraction.
Dordogne
There is just so much to see and do in Dordogne, beginning with picture-postcard villages and castles. The scenery is pretty amazing, too, with the Dordogne River running through it. The Dordogne also has some of the best ancient cave art in France. The walls of Lascaux feature mainly animals, which are a must-see.
Paris
Attracting more than 45 million visitors every year, Paris is the world's most popular tourist attraction. Paris, the capital city of France, is just like a little “France”. It is known for its romantic environment and commands in industries like business, entertainment, fashion, art and culture. In addition to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris is also home to some of the world’s finest museums.
1. What can visitors do in Marseille?
A. Enjoy the romantic environment.
B. Appreciate the best ancient cave art.
C. Learn about the medieval architecture.
D. Experience the charming fields of lavender.
2. What makes Luberon a tourist attraction?
A. Its latest fashion. B. Its natural scenery.
C. Its splendid history. D. Its finest museums.
3. Where will you go if you want to see castles?
A. Marseille B. Luberon C. Paris D. Dordogne.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了包括巴黎在内的几个法国的旅游城市。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Marseille部分第二句“Having a nice climate, Roman ruins, medieval architecture and cultural scenes, Marseille is also a working city with several universities and industries.（马赛有着宜人的气候、罗马废墟、中世纪建筑和人文景观，而且是一座工作城市，有不少大学和企业）”可知，游客在马赛是可以参观、了解中世纪建筑的。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Luberon部分“With its large quantities of forests, fields of lavender(薰衣草), farmers markets and colorfully painted houses, you'll soon see why the Luberon is such a tourist attraction.（有着大片的森林、遍地的薰衣草、农贸市场和油画般色彩鲜艳的房屋，你马上就会明白为什么吕贝隆会是个旅游胜地）”可知，在对Luberon的描述中，主要体现的是其自然风光优美，这正是它吸引游客的地方。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Dordogne部分“There is just so much to see and do in Dordogne, beginning with picture-postcard villages and castles.（多尔多涅有太多可看和可做的了，首先就是如画般的乡村和城堡）”可知，在Dordogne是可以参观城堡的，符合题目要求。故选D项。
