I chose to study in Madrid because I had a desire to learn Spanish. My first impressions of Madrid were incredible. It was before the New Year that I arrived in Madrid for the first time. While traveling to my Spanish friend's house in a taxi, I appreciated the buildings along the road which were different from those of my own country.
There are an incredible number of restaurants and bars from all over the world. If you are really into sightseeing, I hope you have rechargeable batteries for your digital camera, because one week really isn't enough time to see everything here including a number of art, science, and historical museums as well as parks, buildings, and amazing landscapes.
What I liked best about life in Madrid was the fact that if you were frustrated with schoolwork and wanted to have some fun, you can easily go out. The nightlife never seems to stop and the people are all very friendly. You can meet people and practice Spanish while having fun at the same time.
What I liked least was the fact that many people smoked in the streets. Also, coming from the US, I was used to having a big breakfast every morning, but while living with an actual Spanish family, I wasn't really satisfied with the food in the morning.
I think I have definitely become more independent since I came back from Spain. Living in a big city like Madrid ,I found that it is necessary to plan ahead and to make a schedule for future. There is so much to see, not just in the Spanish World, but in the European World as well.
小題1:What's the purpose of the text?
A.To attract people to tour around Madrid.
B.To show how to enjoy Spanish culture.
C.To give advice on how to study Spanish.
D.To describe the author's life in Madrid.
小題2:The author went to Madrid to _________________.
A.visit his friendB.go on a sightseeing tour
C.study SpanishD.complete his trip around Europe
小題3:Why did the author suggest taking rechargeable batteries?
A.It's difficult to deal with the used batteries.
B.It's not convenient to recharge batteries.
C.There are few stores that sell ordinary batteries.
D.You will find lots of places worth taking pictures of.
小題4:Which of the following in Madrid didn't please the author?
A.Parks and buildings. B.Restaurants and bars.
C.NightlifeD.Breakfast.

小題1:D
小題2:C
小題3:D
小題4:D

試題分析:文章講述作者為了學(xué)習(xí)西班牙語(yǔ)在馬德里生活的情況,介紹馬德里美麗的風(fēng)景,友好的人們,休閑的生活,這些都給了作者很深刻的印象。
小題1:寫(xiě)作意圖題:從文章的內(nèi)容:可知作者寫(xiě)這篇文章是為了描述在馬德里的生活,選D
小題2:細(xì)節(jié)題:從文章第一段的句子:I chose to study in Madrid because I had a desire to learn Spanish.可知作者去馬德里是學(xué)習(xí)西班牙語(yǔ),選C
小題3:細(xì)節(jié)題:從文章第二段的句子:I hope you have rechargeable batteries for your digital camera, because one week really isn't enough time to see everything here including a number of art, science, and historical museums as well as parks, buildings, and amazing landscapes.可知作者建議用可以重復(fù)充電的電池,因?yàn)槟銜?huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)很多值得拍照的地方,選D
小題4:細(xì)節(jié)題:從文章倒數(shù)第二段的句子:coming from the US, I was used to having a big breakfast every morning, but while living with an actual Spanish family, I wasn't really satisfied with the food in the morning.可知馬德里讓作者不滿意的是早餐,選D
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