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Though online ordering is popular in the UK today,handson experience still attracts many buyers' attention.
Oxford Street
London is a shoppers' paradise,and most visitors head for Oxford Street.Halfway along is Selfridges,one of the world's first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you go in.There are at least four other major stores on this street,plus Europe's largest music shop.In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician,a great sportsman,or a super star.
Kensington High Street
A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street.One of its department stores even has a roof garden—good for relaxing between purchases.There's also an organic food superstore.
Borough Market
You can't visit London without going to a supermarketOne of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames.Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls,bakeries,and fruit and vegetable sellers.You can also buy specialities to take away,like cheeses,pork pies,mustard and chutney.
More places for bargains
Portobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector's items.It's a short walk from the underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find.For clothes,Camden Market is the place.It gets a little crowded at the weekends,though.Convent Garden Market offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.
1. Oxford Street becomes special in December for ________.
A. the wonderful window dressing
B. the Europe's largest music shop
C. the lights lighted by a famous person
D. many bargains to choose from
2. To enjoy food,you can go to ________.
A. Camden Market
B. Borough Market
C. Kensington High Street
D. Portobello Road Market
3. Where is this passage probably taken from?
A A science book. B. A traveler's journal.
C. A news report. D. A trip guide.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了几处在英国购物的好去处。
【1题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第二段最后一句“In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician,a great sportsman,or a super star”可知,在12月(这里的)气氛特别喜庆,因为圣诞(彩)灯总是由一位政治家、伟大的运动员或超级明星点亮。根据第二段第二句可知,Selfridges百货公司的建筑和橱窗装饰都给人留下了深刻的印象,但与题干中所提及的12月份无关;根据第二段第三句可知,这里有欧洲最大的音乐商店,也与12月的特别气氛无关;D项文章中没有提及。故选C。
【2题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第四段,尤其是第四段第二句“One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames”可知,在Borough Market可以买到最好的食物,据此可知,如果你要享受美食,你可以去Borough Market。根据最后一段第三句“For clothes,Camden Market is the place”可知,Camden Market是一个卖衣服的地方,而不是卖食物的地方,故A项错误;根据第三段最后一句“There's also an organic food superstore”可知,Kensington High Street有有机食品商店,并没有提到美食,故C项错误;根据最后一段第一句“Portobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector's items”可知,Portobello Road Market卖珠宝或收藏品,而不是食品,故D项错误。所以答案为B。
【3题详解】
考查推理判断。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了英国几个吸引游客的购物去处,包括Oxford Street、Kensington High Street、Borough Market 等。据此可以判断,本文最可能摘自旅游指南,故D项正确。