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If you are going to Europe, you might consider taking some time to visit Provence. Whether you are interested in beautiful places, ancient history, good food, or music and theater, Provence has something to offer to you.
Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now. You will be attracted by its green hills, olive* trees, and old towns with pretty houses. Visitors can find forests, colorful flowers, horses, and people with smiles there. Provence is also “the city of dream in Europe.” Some people say it is Provence that makes France so romantic. The palace should play an important part in the romantic stories.
The Flowers: Provence is the hometown of lavenders* and sunflowers. Lavender means “waiting for love”. It also means beautiful. The mountains of Lubero is the most beautiful area across France. And there are also many kinds of lavenders. Compared with the fantastic flowers Lavender, sunflower is a lot warmer. Under the sunlight, thousands of yellow sunflowers are smiling at the sun.
The Food: The people there are well-known for keeping their traditional lifestyles. And in the restaurant, you will have the experience of eating the food that has the too much use of olive oil. The food is fresh and healthy. All the things make Provence become the heaven to those who like delicious food.
The other activities: Provence is the Kingdom of city. They hold many parties, dance, and festivals. You can even see a bullfight* in the towns of Arles and Nimes, or enjoy great shows with the famous stars.
May to July are the best tourist months. Not only the red sky, the sweet smell of olive, but also the wonderful lavenders, make Provence send out the breath of romantic.
小题1:The Provence lies ___________.
A.in the southeast of France
B.in the northeast of France
C.in the southwest of France
D.in the northwest of France
小题2:We can do following things EXCEPT____________ in Provence
A.watching a bullfight
B.enjoying great shows with the famous stars.
C.seeing beautiful sights
D.eating the food that has the too much use of fish oil
小题3:According to the passage, which following statement is RIGHT?
A.Provence has green hills, olive trees, and new towns with pretty houses.
B.Lavender is warmer than sunflower.
C.If a person likes food, Provence is a wonderful place for him.
D.June is not a good time to visit Provence.

小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:C

小题1:根据文章内容Provence once was a Roman province and is in the southeast of France now.可知答案为A
小题2:略
小题3:根据题目的要求,可知要选的内容为在Provence,不能做的事,文章中提到的内容有: A. watching a bullfight B. enjoying great shows with the famous stars.C. seeing beautiful sights
而D的内容与文章内容中And in the restaurant, you will have the experience of eating the food that has the too much use of olive oil.不符,故选答案为C
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