4.be covered with/by被......覆盖

5.be situated/located in/on坐落于......

6.be famous for因......而著名

7.because of由于；因为

8.be known as作为......而出名/闻名

Ⅰ.阅读课文，匹配信息

1.Paris A.is known as the birthplace of western civilisation.

2.Barcelona B.is the capital and largest city of France.

3.Florence C.is the second largest city of Spain.

4.Athens D.is an Italian city which became famous because of the Renaissance.

答案　1.B　2.C　3.D　4.A

Ⅱ.课文阅读理解

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A.Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain.

B.Madrid is about five hundred kilometers east of the city，Barcelona.

C.Gaudi worked on the project from 1882 until his death in 1926.

D.Barcelona is located on the northeast coast.

答案　B

2.About Renaissance，which is TRUE?

A.It began in the 1300s.

B.It lasted for four hundred years.

C.All the greatest painters of all time lived and worked in Florence.

D.Florence is the most famous city in Italy.

答案　A

3.What is Athens famous for?

A.The capital city.

B.Much civilisation.

C.The birthplace of western civilisation.

D.The more powerful city now.

答案　C

Ⅲ.课文阅读填空

City & Country Attractions Descriptions Paris(France) The Eiffel Tower and the 1.Louvre •It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

•It is famous for its restaurants，cafés and 2.theatres.