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Cologne, Germany
The chocolate capital of Germany, Cologne is the home of the Stollwerck chocolate company. For the 150th anniversary of the company, museum exhibit was created to celebrate their history. Since then, the exhibit has grown into an entire museum. The Imhoff Stollwerck museum has interactive exhibits, samples and a giant chocolate fountain.
Tain L'Hermitage, France
Tain L'Hermitage is the home of the world-renowned chocolate producer, Valrhona. A great stop is the Valrhona Ecole du Grand Chocolate, a school that teaches professional chefs, chocolatiers and caterers. They even host a three-day course that teaches amateurs how to make desserts.
Hershey, America
Dubbed "the Sweetest Place on Earth", the town originally called Derry Church was renamed Hershey in 1906 due to the popularity of Hershey chocolates. Chocolate-town has branded itself as an American chocolate center and some popular chocolate attractions include Hershey's Chocolate World, The Hershey Story Museum and The Chocolate Spa.
Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland consumes more chocolate per person than any other country, and with world-renowned companies like Cailler-Nestle, Lindt and Sprungli calling it home it's no wonder. Zurich is the heart of chocolate production in the country. For a truly unique experience, the Swiss Travel System, along with Cailler-Nestle, offers an excursion on ''The Swiss Chocolate Train''. The train departs from Montreux and makes a stop in Gruyeres where Gruyere cheese is made before finally arriving in Broc where guests get a tour of the Cailler-Nestle factory.
21. Which best suits chocolate lovers who enjoy making chocolates by themselves?
A. Cologne, German B. Tain L'Hermitage, France
C. Hershey, America D. Zurich, Switzerland
22. Why does chocolate lovers choose Switzerland?
A. To learn how to making chocolates.
B. To enjoy the world of chocolates.
C. To pay a visit to chocolate plant.
D. To have some interactive fun.
23. What do the places have in common?
A. They host big displays.
B. They are located in Europe.
C. They are noted for their chocolates.
D. They are favored by desserts lovers.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个以巧克力著名的旅游目的地。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tain L'Hermitage, France中“A great stop is the Valrhona Ecole du Grand Chocolate, a school that teaches professional chefs, chocolatiers and caterers.”(Valrhona Ecole du Grand Chocolate是很好的一站,这所学校教授专业厨师、巧克力师和餐饮师。)可知,Tain L'Hermitage最适合喜欢自己动手制作巧克力的巧克力爱好者。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Zurich, Switzerland中“The train departs from Montreux and makes a stop in Gruyeres where Gruyere cheese is made before finally arriving in Broc where guests get a tour of the Cailler-Nestle factory.”(火车从Montreux出发,在Gruyeres停留,那里是格鲁耶尔奶酪的生产地,最后到达Broc,客人可以参观Cailler-Nestle工厂。)可知,巧克力爱好者选择瑞士是因为可以参观巧克力工厂。故选C项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cologne, Germany中“The chocolate capital of Germany, Cologne is the home of the Stollwerck chocolate company.”(作为德国的巧克力之都,科隆是斯托尔韦克巧克力公司的所在地。)Tain L'Hermitage, France中“A great stop is the Valrhona Ecole du Grand Chocolate, a school that teaches professional chefs, chocolatiers and caterers.”(Valrhona Ecole du Grand Chocolate是很好的一站,这所学校教授专业厨师、巧克力师和餐饮师。)Hershey, America中“Chocolate-town has branded itself as an American chocolate center and some popular chocolate attractions include Hershey's Chocolate World, The Hershey Story Museum and The Chocolate Spa.”(巧克力镇已将自己打造成美国的巧克力中心,一些受欢迎的巧克力景点包括好时巧克力世界、好时故事博物馆和巧克力水疗中心。)以及Zurich, Switzerland中“The train departs from Montreux and makes a stop in Gruyeres where Gruyere cheese is made before finally arriving in Broc where guests get a tour of the Cailler-Nestle factory.”(火车从Montreux出发,在Gruyeres停留,那里是格鲁耶尔奶酪的生产地,最后到达Broc,客人可以参观Cailler-Nestle工厂。)可知,这些地点的共同点都是因为巧克力而出名。故选C项。