Summer Cultural Exploration in France
The Summer Cultural Exploration program in Amboise, France, provides students with the opportunity to study French in a friendly historic atmosphere while experiencing a taste of French culture.
Amboise
Amboise is a charming small town on the Loire River in central France. The royal Amboise castle was the preferred residence of Charles VIII, who built it in the 15th century. With a rich history and beautiful natural scenes, Amboise is the ideal environment for students to study French.
Learn
French courses take place every morning, Monday through Friday, for four hours per day in a historic 19th-century building in the center of Amboise. Students will be given an exam upon arrival to make sure that they attend a language class of the appropriate level. An interactive teaching approach is stressed.
Experience
There is a good balance between planned activities and free time throughout the four-week program. Two to three days per week, organized activities are offered such as: lecture on topics in French history, literature, art and cinema, showing of French films, and a visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s home at the Clos Luce.
Travel
Also, students will explore France through the following guided trips.
●Chambord, Cheverny and Blois —Explore two of the area’s famous castles. Chambord, the largest of the Loire castle, was built by the great Renaissance king, France I. Chevernby castle was built in 1630. Visit the old town of Blois, a favorite residence of French royalty.
●Villandry and Sache — One of the last Renaissance castles to be built along the Loire, Villandry, is also known for its flower and vegetable gardens. The lovely old castle of Sache was a best-loved house of the great 19th-century writer Honore de Balzac.
●Paris — Discover the City of Light, famous for its fashion, food and art during a journey to Paris! Walk along the banks of the Seine River, visit Notre Dame Cathedral and discover some of the city’s famous museums and including the Louvre.
Housing
Students stay with carefully-selected host families. Ability to remain open-minded and tolerance of cultural differences are required. There is an 11 pm curfew（熄灯时间）for this program.
【小题1】When a student gets to Amboise, he or she will first .A．take a language testB．visit da Vinci’s homeC．hear lectures on French historyD．go to see the castle built by Charles VIII【小题2】Students can enjoy beautiful flowers at .A．Chambord castleB．Cheverny castleC．Villandry castleD．Sache castle【小题3】Students who want to take part in the program will .A．mainly study cultural differencesB．spend most of their time in ParisC．live in a historic buildingD．study for 20 hours a week【小题4】What is the purpose of the text?A．To advertise.B．To educate.C．To entertain.D．To instruct.A
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(答案→)A
解析：
试题分析：文章是一则广告，介绍了夏季法国文化路程的参观内容、活动流程和要求。
【小题1】细节题：根据第三段中“ Students will be given an exam upon arrival to make sure that they attend a language class of the appropriate level.”学生们将在到达后参加一个测试以确保他们可以参加适当水平的语言学习班。故选A。
【小题2】细节题： 根据Travel部分中“Villandry, is also known for its flower and vegetable gardens.”Villandry以它的鲜花和花园闻名。故选C。
【小题3】细节题：根据Learn部分第一句“French courses take place every morning, Monday through Friday, for four hours per day in a historic 19th-century building in the center of Amboise.”周一到周五每天早上在一个历史性的19世纪建筑中心上4小时法语课程。由此可知一周20个小时的上课时间。故选D。
【小题4】主旨题：根据文章内容可知介绍了活动内容、流程和要求等，是一则广告。故选A。
考点：考查广告类阅读