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问题 Welcome to Stratford-upon-Avon, home of the world' s most famous writer, William Shakespeare( 1564 - 1616). Stratford is famous in history for many old buildings from the Middle Ages. Our aim isto attract you to explore our lovely town following streets that Shakespeare would have known and wouldstill recognize.?Stratford-upon-Avon has been a market town since before Shakespeare' s day. It was a small rivercrossing until it received its legal status as a town in 1196. The original crossing was close to the site ofClopton Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in the country. After 500 years, the bridge still bears traffic,which speaks of the great skill of the original builders. Today, we still have a flourishing market, heldon Fridays and Saturdays. The town is also host to many other art markets throughout the year.?The Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the most famous acting companies in the world, is locatedhere. The theater provides performances of Shakespeare' s plays. It also has many performing works fromacross the centuries and many contemporary pieces as well. If you are lucky, you will see many a famousface wandering through the town or enjoying a drink after plays in one of our many bars.?You may enjoy a boat trip on the river or a visit to the Butterfly Farm, one of the largest of its kindin Europe, which has collections of many extraordinary insects. An enjoyable time may be had in theBrass Rubbing Center (黄铜拓印技艺中心), which promises that great skills are not required toproduce an unusual souvenir of your visit. The center of the town has many small shops and galleries.We hope you enjoy your visit to our much-loved town and that you will come back again.?What can be inferred about Stratford-upon-Avon?A.It has served as an art market since Shakespeare' s day.B.Its market is closed on Saturday mornings.C.Its streets have remained nearly the same over the centuries.D.It gained its legal status as a town in Shakespeare' s day.

选项 A.It has served as an art market since Shakespeare' s day.
B.Its market is closed on Saturday mornings.
C.Its streets have remained nearly the same over the centuries.
D.It gained its legal status as a town in Shakespeare' s day.

答案 C

解析文章第一段最后一句提到，我们的目的是吸引你沿着莎士比亚曾经熟悉的并且仍然能认出的街道，去探索这个可爱的小镇。由此可推测，这里的街道几个世纪以来几乎一直维持原样。故选c。

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