Visitors can start by visiting the Alcazar, which is a beautiful Islamic (伊斯兰的) palace. Dating back to the tenth century, this palace is a great example of architecture containing two styles.

Visitors can then move on to Giralda Tower, which was built in 1185. Now it is used as a bell tower and is very nice to look at. The Seville Cathedral (塞维利亚大教堂) is another top attraction for tourists visiting the city. It is a great piece of architecture that dates back to the early fifteenth century. It is the third largest building of its kind in the world. For great sights and sounds, Plaza De Espana is a must-see. It was built in 1929 and was recently repaired. Now it looks absolutely wonderful.

1. According to the passage, Seville is the best place to visit for those who are interested in ______.

A. natural scenery B. fashionable architecture

C. rich culture D. nice food and wine

2. Which of the following buildings is the oldest?

A. The Seville Cathedral.B. Plaza De Espana.

C. The Alcazar. D. Giralda Tower.

3. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Museums in Seville consist of two different styles of architecture.

B. Seville is a city that has a history of over two thou-sand years.

C. The nightlife in Seville is great with various bars, museums, and special food.

D. It is easy to get lost in Seville for it has many different streets.

4. We can infer from the passage that ______.

A. Giralda Tower has been used as a bell tower ever since it was built in 1185

B. Plaza De Espana now looks more wonderful after being repaired in 1929

C. there is only one cathedral that is larger than the Seville Cathedral in the world

D. both bullfights and flamenco guitars are traditional things in Seville

5. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. People's life in Seville. B. A great adventure to Seville.

C. The history of Seville's architecture. D. Seville's great sights, sounds and tastes.