【语篇概述】文章主要介绍了曼彻斯特这个城市的历史与现状。以前那个沉闷的工业城市, 如今已经大不一样了, 它已经成为了一个集俱乐部、时装、音乐、足球等为一体的时尚都市。

1. According to the passage, Manchester is　　　.

A. a big city in the southwest of England

B. only known for its heavy industry

C. interesting only if you like football

D. a very popular place now

【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第一段“in recent years Manchester has become the “in” place. It is well-known for its clubs, its fashion and its music, not to mention its world-famous football team, Manchester United. ”可知, 曼彻斯特已经变成时尚之都, 以俱乐部、时装、音乐等闻名于世, 还有世界著名的球队——曼联。故选D。