Shakespeare once called the English countryside “the precious stone set in the silver sea”

Shakespeare once called the English countryside “the precious stone set in the silver sea”- and he is not the last to sing high praises of its beauty and historical charm(魅力).
The countryside is particularly beautiful during the summer, especially in August and September. As one travels the countryside, you’ll find more of its treasures: so many plants and animals, romantic castles(浪漫的城堡), secret gardens, and villages so unchanged in the last decades that they seem to have been caught under a fairy’ s spell.
Must-sees include Derbyshire, called “the heart of England” and home to the National Park. The great peaks were the muse（创作灵感）of the Bronte sisters (and if you love the book Jane Eyre, you can visit North Lees hall, where the real Eyre family once lived).
History lovers will enjoy a visit to Lincoln city (its most famous son is Lord Alfred Tennyson). It is also known for its cathedral(大教堂), the charming tea shops, a small castle. One would never guess its violent past—built by Romans, it was once a center for arrow(箭) making.
Harry Potter fans shouldn’t miss a visit to Alnwick, which is better recognized as the “Hogswarth” in the movies.
Let’s not leave out the Wessex region, where one can see one of England’s greatest mysteries, Stone Henge. You can also go to the City of Bath, which has been famous for its medicines springs since the Roman times. Other popular tractions include Salisbury Cathedral, and landscaped(景色优美的) gardens of Stourhead, and the cobbled(用鹅卵石铺的) streets of Shaftesbury. This is also home to Oxford, one of the world’s most famous universities.
Art lovers will also like a visit to East Anglia, whose landscapes inspired the painter Constable (he was born in Dedham village). This is also home of the University City of Cambridge, and the famous architectural(建筑上的) attraction, King’s College Chapel. Be sure to visit the aircraft museum of Duxford.
【小题1】What was Shakespeare’s attitude towards the English countryside?A．Uninterested.B．Dissatisfied(不满意的). C．Surprised.D．Admiring.【小题2】According to the text, Lincoln city .A．produced arrows in the pastB．will be enjoyed by music loversC．was the place where the Eyre family once livedD．has one of the world’ s most famous universities【小题3】When traveling in the countryside, Harry Potter fans are advised to visit .A．the Wessex region B．Derbyshire C．YorkshireD．Alnwick【小题4】The text is most probably taken from .A．a travel guideB．a book review(书评)C．a history paperD．a newspaper reportD

(答案→)D 解析：试题分析: 英国的乡村极具魅力，不仅莎士比亚把英国的乡村称为“镶嵌在碧波上的宝石”，而且还有很多人们去歌颂赞扬英国乡村的美景。在本文中，作者向人们介绍了英国乡村一些可以参观的地方，比如巴斯市（the City of Bath）、还有《哈利波特》中霍格沃茨魔法学校的主要取景场地安尼克古堡。【小题1】D细节理解题。从文章第一段莎士比亚对英国乡村的称呼“the precious stone set in the silver sea”-以及and he is not the last to sing high praises of its beauty and historical charm可以判断莎士比亚是喜欢英国乡村的，故答案选D。【小题2】A细节理解题。通过文章第四段末句 it was once a center for arrow(箭) making.可知Linclon city是造箭中心，故答案选A。【小题3】D细节理解题。从文章第五段内容Harry Potter fans shouldn’t miss a visit to Alnwick,….可知哈利波特的粉丝们被建议去Alnwick，故答案选D。 【小题4】A推理判断题。文章介绍了英国乡村的几处游览胜地，比如the Wessex region 、Alnwick等，而且通过文中出现的you can visit….., Art lovers will also like a visit to East Anglia,等也可以判断这是一篇介绍旅游目的地的文章，故答案选A。

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