阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Shopping
Europe's busiest shopping street
London is a shopper's paradise and one of the best places to go is Oxford Street. Selfridges, one of the world's first department store, is here. There are at least four other major stores and European's largest music shop. In December the Christmas lights are always switched on by a famous person. Nearby in Regent Street is Hamleys. This is the biggest toy store in the world, opened in 1881.
All things for all people
A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. You can buy clothes, cosmetics and accessories here and there's an organic food supermarket. Harrods in Knightbridge has 330 different departments and sells absolutely everything, from electronic goods and jewellery to pet food and furniture. The food hall is spectacular and if you feel hungry, you can choose from 32 different restaurants.
Markets
You can't leave London without visiting a market. One of the oldest is Borough market. Walk around and look at the fresh fish, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialist food, like cheese, pork pies and chutney. For antiques, jewellery or collector’s items go to Portobello Road on a Saturday. You never know what you will find. If you like browsing for jewellery and gifts, there is nothing better than Covent Garden market. There are lots of cafes here and always some kind of street entertainment.
Outside the city
Tired of city life? Most medium—sized towns in Britain have regular farmers' markets. Here local producers sell their food, drink and handicrafts—they will usually let you try the bread, cakes or wine before you buy. One market town called Totnes even introduced its own currency. Now seventy local businesses accept it.
1. Which place in London is a music fan's paradise?
A. Kensington High Street. B. Regent Street.
C. Oxford Street. D. Harrods in Knightbridge.
2. Why are markets recommended to visitors?
A. Because the oldest Borough market is full of snacks and vegetables.
B. Because antiques, jewellery or gifts may go beyond your expectations.
C. Because visitors can go to Portobello Road to choose antiques on Sundays.
D. Because visitors can try the local bread, cakes or wine after they buy.
3. What's the purpose of writing the passage?
A. To introduce readers to Britain cultures.
B. To present readers with guidelines in life.
C. To instruct readers in the history of shops.
D. To inform readers of some specialty shops.
【答案】1. C2. B3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了伦敦的一些特色商店。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Europe's busiest shopping street”部分第三句“There are at least four other major stores and European's largest music shop.”(至少还有其他四家大型商店和欧洲最大的音像店。)和第一句 “London is a shopper's paradise and one of the best places to go is Oxford Street.”(伦敦是购物者的天堂，牛津街是最好的去处之一。)可知，在伦敦牛津街是乐迷的天堂。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Markets”部分第五句到第七句“For antiques, jewellery or collector’s items go to Portobello Road on a Saturday. You never know what you will find. If you like browsing for jewellery and gifts, there is nothing better than Covent Garden market.”(对于古董、珠宝或收藏品，请在周六前往Portobello路。你永远不知道你会发现什么。如果你喜欢浏览珠宝和礼物，没有什么比考文特花园市场更好的了。)可知，向游客推荐市场是因为古董、珠宝或礼物可能超出预期。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Europe's busiest shopping street”部分第二句“Selfridges, one of the world's first department store, is here.”(世界上最早的百货公司之一塞尔弗里奇就在这里。)，第三句 “There are at least four other major stores and European's largest music shop.”(至少还有其他四家大型商店和欧洲最大的音像店。)，最后两句“Nearby in Regent Street is Hamleys. This is the biggest toy store in the world, opened in 1881. ”(摄政街附近是哈姆雷。这是世界上最大的玩具店，1881年开业。)，“All things for all people”部分第三句“Harrods in Knightbridge has 330 different departments and sells absolutely everything, from electronic goods and jewellery to pet food and furniture.”(奈特布里奇的哈罗德百货公司有330个不同的部门，销售的东西应有尽有，从电子产品和珠宝到宠物食品和家具。)等可知，文章的目的是向读者介绍一些特色商店。故选D。
