2017学年高中英语 语篇提能 module 1 period 5 外研版必修3.docVIP

语篇提能 Ⅰ.阅读理解 Marseille, with a population of more than a million, is the second largest city in France and Frances main port. Its been called Frances New Orleans. As a crossroads of world traffic, people called it “the meeting place of the whole world”. The city is ancient, founded by Greeks from the city of Phocaea in the 6th century BC. Marseille is a place of unique sounds, smells, and sights. It has seen wars and much destruction, but trade has always been the reason why it exists. Although Marseille is filthy like a slum(贫民窟) in many places, much charm is found here as well. The Vieux Port, the old harbour, is especially colourful. Marseille has always stood for danger and intrigue. However, the city is experiencing a renaissance, and as it is now so easily reached by train from Paris, there is much hope for its economic future. Since the 1970s, thousands and thousands of Africans have poured into the city, creating a lively mix of races. One quarter of the present population of Marseille is of North African descent. These Africans have come here to find a better life than what they had in their own lands. Marseille today actually has twice the amount of land space as Paris, and its old problems remain. Unemployment, as always, is on the rise. But in spite of all these difficulties, its a busy, wonderful city unlike any other in France. A city official said recently that Marseille was the unbeloved child of France. He said it belonged to France, but had an Italian city style, like Genoa or Venice. 1．What is this passage mainly about? A．Some special cities in Europe. B．What makes Marseille a world－famous city. C．Something unknown about the city of Marseille. D．A brief introduction to a French city — Marseille. 2．What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A．Marseille was founded by French people. B．Marseille has a very special location. C．Marseille seldom experienced wars. D．Marseille is a very young city. 3．The underlined wor