12.Ifrane is a small town in Morocco,famous for its European style and its similarity to the tourist resorts(胜地)of Switzerland.Developed by the French in the 1930s,Ifrane is fondly referred to as"Africa's Little Switzerland".
The history of Ifrane dates back to around 500B.C.when it was the capital of an ancient Jewish Kingdom.It was called"Oufrane"then,meaning"caves".It is believed that Jews fleeing from King Nebuchadnezzar found refuge(避难)there,and in later centuries,Arabs and Romans found their way there too.
Later,Ifrane served as an administrative town for the French govemment.The French were attracted to Ifrane for its cool climate during the summer.They turned the town into an ideal settlement for European families-it was designed to make its foreign inhabitants(居民)feel at home.Therefore,the architectural style and even the trees and flowering plants were imported from Europe.
When Morocco gained independence,the locals moved into Ifrane,filling it with a bit of their own culture.They enlarged the town,built a public market,and added other facilities.The famous Al Akhawayn University was founded in Ifrane in the mid-1990s.Many of the old wooden houses have been torn down and replaced with apartments.Still,there are plenty of red roofs dotting the town's scenery.
Ifrane is easily accessible by road,making it a popular tourist destination among locals and international tourists.The town is proud of powdery snow in the winters and cool summers,making it an inviting resort all year round.Free of crime and one of the cleanest cities in Morocco,it serves as the winter playground for the wealthy from the nearby cities.For the people of Morocco,the experience of a European winter is never too far away!
29.Who were the first to settle in Ifrane?A
A.The Jews. B.The Arabs C.The Romans. D.The French.
30.Which aspect of Ifrane is not mentioned in the passage?C
A.Its European style. B.Its inviting climate.
C.Its strange traditions. D.Its safe environment.
31.The last paragraph mainly tells us thatC.
A.tourists come to Ifrane only in winters
B.it costs a lot to spend a holiday in Ifrane
C.Ifrane is a popular tourist destination
D.Ifrane is the cleanest city in Morocco.
分析 本文介绍了坐落于Morocco的一个小镇,文章介绍了小镇的历史,它的欧洲式风格,以及安全的居住环境,是本地和国际游客最为欢迎的旅游胜地.
解答 29.A.细节理解题.根据文章"The history of Ifrane dates back to around 500B.C.when it was the capital of an ancient Jewish Kingdom"可知,小镇历史最早是犹太人首都,所以最早是犹太人居住的.故选A.
30.C.细节理解题.根据文章"famous for its European style""The French were attracted to Ifrane for its cool climate during the summer."和".Free of crime and one of the cleanest cities in Morocco"可知,作者提到了这个小镇的风格,气候和安全的居住环境,但是文章没有找到关于小镇风俗传统的问题,故选C.
31.C.细节理解题.根据文章"Ifrane is easily accessible by road,making it a popular tourist destination among locals and international tourists"可知,小镇是欧洲和本地人的最佳旅游目的地.而后文提到关于小镇的安全问题,也是在赞美这个旅游胜地.故选C.
点评 本文是考察人文地理类阅读的阅读水平.此类说明文较多,而说明文是对事物的形状、性质、特征、成果或功用等进行介绍,解释或阐述的文章.把握所说明事物的特征和本质是理解说明文的关键.