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Barcelona is regarded as Spain's second city, behind capital Madrid. The city is rich in history. Barcelona
was founded by Carthaginians and according to tradition, it got its name from the great Barker family of
ancient Carpage. After numerous different conquers, including the Romans and the Moores that seriously
damaged the city, the Argons made Catalonia, of which Barcelona was the capital. Strong and prosperous,
since the 1970s, the city has formed its Catalon background. But it wasn't until the summer Olympics in 1992
that Barcelona became the modern, lively city that it still is today. And with this prosperity have come
wonderful hotels. The Raewon Callas the 1st was opened in 1992, by the King and Queen of Spain.
With buildings like the Casa Cal Bain and the Casa Minga, Antony Gaudy is believed to have made great
impact on the image of Barcelona. He also built the fantastic Park Quell. Antony Gaudy died in 1926, leaving
an unfinished cathedral as his epitaph (墓志铭).
There are the attractions of coming to Barcelona?
There are many, many different attractions: culture, leisure, monuments, our architecture, and the
gastronomy (美食). Barcelona has commercial areas and shopping areas of five kilometers that goes around
to the sea to the north. You can also see our architecture, our monuments, our museums, and our restaurants.
So there is a mix between shopping and services.
One label that's hot among fashion consciousness is MIRO, and these trendy designs of clothing and shoes
originate in Barcelona. The region itself now produces for other international labels, like for the Gallic giant
Lacose.
No visit to the city would be complete without a tour of the Nou Camp, the home of one of Spain's finest
teams, Barcelona Football Club. FC Barcelona was founded in 1899 along with the other Spanish team, Real
Madrid. It's one of the greatest football teams in Europe. With players like Maradona and Ronaldo having
played for Barca, it's easy to explain their success! FC Barcelona is known to have won more cups than any
other team in European football history. The stadium, the Nou Camp, can hold one hundred and twelve
thousand people, making it one of the greatest places to watch and play "the beautiful game".
1. This passage is most probably taken from _____. [ ]
A. a history book
B. a government document
C. a geography book
D. a travel book
2. The first paragraph is mainly about the _____ of Barcelona. [ ]
A. history
B. famous buildings
C. big events
D. present
3. Who is believed to have greatly affected the image of Barcelona? [ ]
A. Antony Caudy
B. The great Barker family of ancient Carpage
C. The King and Queen of Spain
D. The Romans
4. Which of the following is NOT among the attractions of Barcelona? [ ]
A. Culture
B. Sports
C. Architectures
D. Theatres
5. In the last paragraph, the author intends to _____. [ ]
A. highly praise Barcelona Football Club
B. tell us the development of FC Barcelona
C. tell us how to end our tour in Barcelona
D. tell us the great success of Spanish football
