The French Riviera is where the fashion designer Coco Chanel spent her time sunbathing. Her sun-bronzed skin gave her a striking look that quickly turned tanning into a trend. All year round, the area continues to be a spot for the rich, famous, and glamorous, but there's one time of year when it is particularly packed with celebrities—May—the month of the Cannes Film Festival. Cannes shines the spotlight on the best films from around the world, and famous Hollywood faces dot the streets during this festival. Unlike the Oscars, Cannes tends to focus more on artistic films and doesn't pay a lot of attention to big-budget action movies or silly comedies that don't have much lasting value. A Cannes award winner is sure to be a film worth seeing.
However, it seems that no earthly paradise can stay perfect forever. Like many of the world's top vacation spots, the French Riviera has become quite touristy. The summer months are notoriously crowded, and prices are more exorbitant than they normally are, especially during the time of the film festival. However, visitors to the French Riviera can check out other things that are less affected by glitz and glamour. Incredible artwork from the long list of artists that have visited or lived in the region can be seen in various museums on the French Riviera, and there are some real treasures. You can also gaze up at the Alps or just explore the smaller cities, towns, or beaches. It always helps, though, if you're rich and famous to fully enjoy the French Riviera.
1. The article tells us that _____ on the French Riviera.
(A) royalty took an interest in art
(B) artists were very interested in royalty
(C) royalty came before the artists
(D) royalty invited the artists to stay with them
2. What does "the colors feel as if they were alive" mean?
(A) They look clear and bright.
(B) The architecture is modern.
(C) The buildings are nicely painted.
(D) The sun changes constantly.
3. Which of the following sentences best describes the Cannes Film Festival?
(A) It celebrates American movies as well as a few other kinds.
(B) It celebrates the art of film and filmmaking.
(C) It celebrates the best local films in France.
(D) It mainly celebrates blockbusters.
4. According to the article, what is one of the problems with the French Riviera today?
(A) It has become over-commercialized.
(B) The streets are polluted and smelly.
(C) The water is too dangerous for swimming.
(D) France has become too political.
蔚蓝海岸是时装设计师可可．香奈儿享受日光浴之处。古铜的肤色让她看起来格外动人，很快地把皮肤晒黑便成为一种潮流。蔚蓝海岸终年都有富豪和名人雅士造访，但每年有个时间──也就是 5 月坎城影展时，更是众星云集。坎城影展表扬世界各地的优秀影片，而此时街道上处处可见来自好莱坞的影星们。不同于奥斯卡金像奖，坎城影展倾向于着重电影的艺术性，不太关注较无永恒价值的高成本动作片或是愚蠢的喜剧片。坎城影展得奖的作品绝对值得一看。
不过，世间上的仙境似乎无法永久保持完美。如同世界上许多顶级渡假景点，蔚蓝海岸变得观光气息过于浓厚。暑假期间人满为患，而物价也比平常高上许多，尤其影展期间更是夸张。然而，蔚蓝海岸的旅客可以到其他比较没受到星光和名流影响的地方瞧瞧。在蔚蓝海岸的多座博物馆里，可以欣赏到众多曾造访或定居该处的艺术家的杰出创作，其中少不了一些珍贵作品。你还可以抬头仰望阿尔卑斯山，或是探访规模较小的城镇和海滩。话虽如此，如果你有钱又有名的话，对尽情享受蔚蓝海岸绝对是百利而无一害。
1. 这篇文章告诉我们，在蔚蓝海岸 _____。
(A) 皇室对艺术很有兴趣
(B) 艺术家都对皇室感到兴趣
(C) 皇室比艺术家早出现
(D) 皇室邀请艺术家同住
2. "the colors feel as if they were alive" 意思为何？
(A) 它们看起来清澈鲜明。
(B) 建筑物很现代化。
(C) 建筑物漆得很漂亮。
(D) 太阳不断地变换。
3. 下列叙述何者最能用来形容坎城影展？
(A) 它赞扬美国片以及一些其他种类的电影。
(B) 它赞扬影片和电影制作的艺术。
(C) 它赞扬法国当地最优秀的电影。
(D) 它主要是在赞扬卖座强片。
4. 根据本文，以下何者为蔚蓝海岸现今的问题之一？
(A) 它变得过度商业化。
(B) 街道受到污染，恶臭难闻。
(C) 其水域太过危险，不适合游泳。
(D) 法国变得过于政治化。
答案：1. (C)2. (A)3. (B)4. (A)
For Your Information
坎城影展于 1939 年创立，是国际上最有影响力的影展，也是世界四大艺术电影展（德国柏林影展、意大利威尼斯影展、法国坎城影展、俄国莫斯科影展）之一。
坎城影展每年在五月中旬举办 12 天左右。1930年代末，法国有感于当时德国、意大利高涨的法西斯主义气焰，于是法国公共行政及艺术部长尚‧杰伊（Jean Zay）接受菲利普‧艾蓝杰（Philippe Erlanger）的建议，决定在坎城创立新的国际电影节；第一届电影节全名为『国际电影节』（Festival International du Film）。（数据源：维基百科）
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