Questions 55-57
        One of the most distinctive regions of France is Provence, situated in the southeasterncorner of the country. Long ago a province of the Roman Empire, today Provence is anextremely popular tourist area known for its local language, called Provençal, its beautifulscenery, its perfume industry, its strong winter wind, called the Mistral, and its truffles, akind of edible fungus that grows in the forests. The beauty of Provence has attracted peoplefrom around the world, including many artists like Renoir, Picasso, and Van Gogh, who cameto paint its people, street scenes and countryside. In winter, when the Mistral blows,Provence can be a bitterly cold place； in summer, however, it is a wonderfully sunny placewith gentle breezes and warm evenings. No wonder the people of Provence are very proud oftheir region. Many of them have no desire ever to leave.
【題組】55. What is the main subject of thispassage?
(A) The many unique features ofProvence
(B) The importance of the Mistral
(C) Provence's unusual weatherpatterns
(D) Provence as an art center