20.Well-known for historic architecture and chocolates,Lviv,Ukraine's official capital of culture,looks,smells,and tastes like the best of Europe.Indeed,its western flavor has earned it the title"Little Paris of Ukraine".
For centuries Lviv,located 50kilometers from the Poland-Ukraine border,was an important stopping point on the main trade routes between the east and west.During the Renaissance,the city could afford Italy's finest architects because every merchant passing through was forced to stay and sell their goods for at least two weeks."It was a very smart move to collect money from them,"said Yaroslav Hrytsak,a local historian,adding,"It kept the wealth in the city,and that wealth has been transformed into architectural richness."
Many historic buildings remain but Lviv's prosperity didn't survive its bloody history.Over the centuries,the city fell under the rule of Poland,Austria,Austria-Hungary,Russia and the Nazi Germany.In addition,both Sweden and Turkey tried unsuccessfully to conquer the city.Then for almost half a century Lviv was ruled by the Soviet Union (蘇聯(lián)).With that,the city was condemned to relative obscurity(無(wú)聞).But recently things have started to change.Lviv experienced a sudden 40% increase in tourism in early2010,which was the highest rate in Europe.Just last month,its gates opened even wider,when Lviv became a host city for the Euro 2012football championships.
So how has this happened?With the Soviet collapse,some saw new opportunities for reviving Lviv's former wealth and fame.
Limelight networks is a US-founded company.It's one of many digital tech firms to have opened offices in Lviv over the past few years."It had good growth and experience in the US,however,the company needs more talent to do the new cool projects and products for our customers.This is why we're here in Ukraine."said CEO of Limelight networks.
Lviv's unexpected abundance of I.T.talent is in fact a legacy(遺產(chǎn)) of the former Soviet Union.To help the military,many Soviet universities focused on turning out world-class engineers and Lviv's university is still producing them.Now,the city is home to 23higher education institutions.
It's clear that the city of Lviv does not intend to remain a hidden jewel for much longer.
48.Which of the following countries didn't rule Lviv in history?A
A.Sweden
B.Poland
C.Russia
D.Germany
49.Why did Limelight networks open offices in Lviv?C
A.Because of Lviv's cheap work force.
B.Because of Lviv's beautiful scenery.
C.Because of Lviv's abundant IT talent.
D.Because of Lviv's rich natural resources.
50.The passage implies thatD.
A.it is likely that more universities will be set up in Lviv.
B.it is difficult for Lviv to revive its former wealth and fame.
C.it is possible that Lviv will become a European cultural capital.
D.it won't be long before Lviv regains its former fame.
分析 本文屬于說(shuō)明文,介紹了烏克蘭首都基輔在最近幾年慢慢地復(fù)興,其旅游業(yè)和其他的產(chǎn)業(yè)都在蓬勃發(fā)展,這個(gè)城市可能在未來(lái)不久會(huì)重振雄風(fēng),實(shí)現(xiàn)昔日榮耀.
解答 48.A.細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)第三段第三句In addition,both Sweden and Turkey tried unsuccessfully to conquer the city.可知瑞典和土耳其都曾經(jīng)試圖政府烏克蘭,但是并沒(méi)有成功.再根據(jù)本段第二句Over the centuries,the city fell under the rule of Poland,Austria,Austria-Hungary,Russia and the Nazi Germany.可知BCD項(xiàng)三國(guó)都曾經(jīng)統(tǒng)治過(guò)烏克蘭.故A正確.49.C.推理判斷題.根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段第三句"It had good growth and experience in the US,however,the company needs more talent to do the new cool projects and products for our customers.This is why we're here in Ukraine."said CEO of Limelight networks.可知Limelight需要更多的人才來(lái)完成項(xiàng)目并生產(chǎn)新的產(chǎn)品,于是他們來(lái)到烏克蘭.這說(shuō)明在烏克蘭這里他們能找到自己需要的人才.故C正確.
50.D.推理判斷題.本文在前五段中提到了烏克蘭首都基輔正在復(fù)興,其旅游業(yè)和其他的產(chǎn)業(yè)都在蓬勃發(fā)展,這個(gè)城市可能會(huì)重振雄風(fēng).再根據(jù)文章最后一段It's clear that the city of Lviv does not intend to remain a hidden jewel for much longer.作者認(rèn)為基輔不會(huì)一直是那顆被埋藏的珍珠.說(shuō)明作者認(rèn)為不久以后基輔就會(huì)實(shí)現(xiàn)昔日榮耀.故D正確.
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