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September is the month for fashion, with four international cities hosting the fashion week. All eyes will turn to New York, London, Milan and Paris this month to see which city puts on the best show.
New York
New York Fashion Week （NYFW） Spring 2020 kicked off on September 4th, 2019 and ran for approximately eight days. NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.
London
London Fashion Week （LFW） Spring 2020 came on the heels of NYFW Spring 2020, starting on September 12th, 2019 and running through September 17th, 2019. Once considered a minor player among the “Big Four”, LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers. London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.
Milan
Fashion Week Spring 2020 moved to Milan on September 17th, 2019. This beautiful Italian city is home to some of the biggest fashion houses and designers in the fashion world, including Armani and Prada. Milan's fashion houses arc known for offering glamorous （富有魅力的）yet practical options.
Paris
The month of fashion made its way to France as Paris Fashion Week Spring 2020 began on September 23rd, 2019. Saving the best for last, Paris never fails to offer some of the most exciting shows of the season. World-famous brands like Chanel and Dior try to outdo one another with their latest designs. The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is “elegant”.
1. When did New York Fashion Week Spring 2020 probably end?
A. September 4th. B. September 8th.
C. September 12th. D. September 13th.
2. Which city is likely to attract new designers who are fresh out of school?
A. Paris. B. New York.
C. London. D. Milan.
3. What can we learn from the four fashion weeks?
A. Each is open to school students.
B. Each shows its biggest brand.
C. Each offers practical options.
D. Each has its own characteristics.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】
本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了纽约、伦敦、米兰和巴黎这四个国际城市在九月份举办的时装周。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“New York Fashion Week （NYFW） Spring 2020 kicked off on September 4th, 2019 and ran for approximately eight days. ”可知，2020年春季纽约时装周于2019年9月4日拉开帷幕，历时约八天。所以纽约时装周于9月12日结束。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“LFW can now command a list of big names as well as promising new designers.”可知，LFW既可以领导一些知名人士，也可以领导有前途的新设计师。所以伦敦最有可能吸引新设计师。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“NYFW is considered the most commercial and casual of the four. It is also the only event to allow some fashion school students to participate, bringing a fresh look to the runway.”可知，纽约时装周是最商业和休闲特点的，也是唯一允许时尚学校学生参与的活动；根据第三段中的“London fashion houses have a reputation for being very experimental and open to new ideas.”可知，伦敦时装周以实验性强、乐于接受新创意而闻名；根据第四段中的“Milan’s fashion houses are known for offering glamorous, yet practical, options.”可知，米兰时装周以提供迷人但实用的选择而闻名；根据第五段中的“The word that best describes Paris Fashion Week is “elegant”.”可知，巴黎时装周以优雅闻名。由此判断出，每一个时装周均有各自的特点。故选D项。
【点睛】本文重点考察细节理解类题目，做题时需注意仔细对照文章内容和题目选项，找准关键信息，排除干扰项。同时注意：选择与否都需要有明确的文章内容作为依据，切不可主观臆测。该文介绍了四个时装周的特点，并且各有侧重。例如第二题的题干有“new designers”，与第三段的内容相对应，而不能简单理解为第二段中的“fashion school students”和“fresh look”而错选B项。
