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Hands-on experience is still attractive to many buyers, although online ordering is popular in the UK today.
Oxford Street
London is shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lit by a politician, a great sportsman, or a superstar.
Kensington High Street
A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden—good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.
Borough Market
One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stands, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy special food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.
More places for bargains
Portobello Road on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the subway station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at weekends, though. Convent Garden offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.
1. What makes Oxford Street become special in December?
A. The wonderful window dressing.
B. The Europe’s largest music shop.
C. The lights lit by a famous person.
D. Many bargains to choose from.
2. To enjoy special food, where can you go? .
A. Kensington High Street. B. Camden Market.
C. Borough Market. D. Portobello Road.
3. Where is this passage probably taken from?
A. A trip guide. B. A news report.
C. A science book D. A financial magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。尽管网上购物在伦敦很受欢迎，但是实际的购物体验仍然吸引了许多购买者。作者介绍了伦敦的几个购物街区。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句“In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lit by a politician, a great sportsman, or a superstar.”可知在十二月份气氛特别，这是因为圣诞灯总会由一位政治家，一位伟大的运动员或者一位超级明星点亮。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三个购物街区Borough Market 中“You can also buy special food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.”可知，在这里可以买到特殊的食物。故选C项。
【3题详解】
文章出处题。根据全文可知，只要介绍了四个购物街区：Oxford Street ；Kensington High Street；Borough Market；More places for bargains。因此这是一篇购物指南。A. A trip guide.购物指南；B. A news report. 新闻报道；C. A science book科学书；D. A financial magazine.经济杂志。故选A项。
