Ⅰ.阅读理解
The UK is divided up into smaller regions called “counties”．Devon is one in the southwest of England.It is a really great place to take a holiday, and today I will tell you why I think Devon is such a great place.
First, it's on the coast.This means you can spend plenty of time on the beach, which is good if it is sunny.Of course, you should take an umbrella to the beach as well, just in case it rains—which is quite likely during the British summer! But even if it's raining, there's still a lot to do in Devon.There are loads of very pretty towns, so you can easily spend a day looking at the shops, finding a place to eat some local fish and chips and enjoying an ice cream at the end of your day.If you have a sweet tooth, you will be pleased to know that Devon is famous for its fudge and cream teas.
If you're interested in history, you will find plenty of castles and old houses to visit, where ancient kings and queens once lived.Devon is also great if you enjoy spending time outdoors because you will have plenty of opportunities for walking, hiking, cycling, and boating.Devon is rich in natural beauty due to its many hills，forests, beaches and bays.This is also an area by the sea where the cliffs have a different naturally red colour.Many people come to spend a day exploring the rocks.If you are lucky, you can find fossils(化石) of prehistoric animals in the rocks or washed up on the beaches.Isn't that amazing? There are also many museums describing the dinosaurs which moved about this land millions of years ago.Overall, I think Devon is a great place for a holiday.No matter what age you are, Devon is well worth a visit!
文章介绍了英国德文郡的地理位置、历史、饮食和自然风光等吸引人们来此度假的原因。
1．What's the writer's purpose of writing the text?
A．To attract readers to visit England.
B．To express the writer's love to Devon.
C．To tell readers Devon is a great place for a holiday.
D．To introduce the reasons why he likes taking a holiday.
答案：C
解析：写作意图题。根据第一段中的“I will tell you why I think Devon is such a great place”和最后一段中的“Overall，I think Devon is a great place for a holiday.”可知，作者写这篇文章是为了告诉读者德文郡是一个度假的好地方。故选C项。
2．According to Para.2, we can know fudge is likely to be ________.
A．salty food B．sweet candy
C．black coffee D．fish soup
答案：B
解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“If you have a sweet tooth，you will be pleased...”可知，fudge很可能是一种甜食。故选B项。
3．The castles and old houses are worth visiting because ________.
A．you are interested in history
B．you can find good places to live
C．ancient kings and queens ever lived there
D．they are rich in the beauty of ancient buildings
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“where ancient kings and queens once lived”可知，城堡和老房子值得参观是因为古代的国王和王后曾经在那里居住过。故选C项。
4．Which of the following about Devon is NOT mentioned in the text?
A．Natural beauty. B．Food.
C．Population. D．Geography.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“finding a place to eat some local fish and chips and enjoying an ice cream”可知B项被提及；根据最后一段中的“Devon is rich in natural beauty”可知A项被提及；根据最后一段的“This is also an area by the sea where the cliffs”可知D项也被提及。故选C项。
