Question

Summer Cultural Exploration in France

         The Summer Cultural Exploration program in Amboise, France, provides students with the opportunity to study French in a friendly historic atmosphere while experiencing a taste of French culture.

         Amboise

         Amboise is a charming small town on the Loire River in central France. The royal Amboise castle was the preferred residence of Charles VIII, who built it in the 15^th century. With a rich history and beautiful natural scenes, Amboise is the ideal environment for students to study French.

         Learn

         French courses take place every morning, Monday through Friday, for four hours per day in a historic 19^th-century building in the center of Amboise. Students will be given an exam upon arrival to make sure that they attend a language class of the appropriate level. An interactive teaching approach is stressed.

         Experience

         There is a good balance between planned activities and free time throughout the four-week program. Two to three days per week, organized activities are offered such as: lecture on topics in French history, literature, art and cinema, showing of French films, and a visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s home at the Clos Luce.

         Travel

         Also, students will explore France through the following guided trips.

         ●Chambord, Cheverny and Blois —Explore two of the area’s famous castles. Chambord, the largest of the Loire castle, was built by the great Renaissance king, France I. Chevernby castle was built in 1630. Visit the old town of Blois, a favorite residence of French royalty.

         ●Villandry and Sache — One of the last Renaissance castles to be built along the Loire, Villandry, is also known for its flower and vegetable gardens. The lovely old castle of Sache was a best-loved house of the great 19^th-century writer Honore de Balzac.

         ●Paris — Discover the City of Light, famous for its fashion, food and art during a journey to Paris! Walk along the banks of the Seine River, visit Notre Dame Cathedral and discover some of the city’s famous museums and including the Louvre.

         Housing

         Students stay with carefully-selected host families. Ability to remain open-minded and tolerance of cultural differences are required. There is an 11 pm curfew（熄燈時間）for this program.

1.When a student gets to Amboise, he or she will first _______.

A. take a language test                                                     B. visit da Vinci’s home

C. hear lectures on French history                       D. go to see the castle built by Charles VIII

2.Students can enjoy beautiful flowers at _______.

A. Chambord castle            B. Cheverny castle              C. Villandry castle               D. Sache castle

3.Students who want to take part in the program will _______.

A. mainly study cultural differences                     B. spend most of their time in Paris

C. live in a historic building                                              D. study for 20 hours a week

4.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To advertise.          B. To educate.                      C. To entertain.          D. To instruct.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.A

【解析】

試題分析：文章是一則廣告，介紹了夏季法國文化路程的參觀內容、活動流程和要求。

1.細節題：根據第三段中“ Students will be given an exam upon arrival to make sure that they attend a language class of the appropriate level.”學生們將在到達后參加一個測試以確保他們可以參加適當水平的語言學習班。故選A。

2.細節題： 根據Travel部分中“Villandry, is also known for its flower and vegetable gardens.”Villandry以它的鮮花和花園聞名。故選C。

3.細節題：根據Learn部分第一句“French courses take place every morning, Monday through Friday, for four hours per day in a historic 19^th-century building in the center of Amboise.”周一到周五每天早上在一個歷史性的19世紀建筑中心上4小時法語課程。由此可知一周20個小時的上課時間。故選D。

4.主旨題：根據文章內容可知介紹了活動內容、流程和要求等，是一則廣告。故選A。

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