Ⅰ. 阅读理解
Attractions in New York
Empire State Building
Towering over 444 meters into the sky, the building has an indoor and outdoor observation deck on the 86th and 102nd floor, where you can see the overall view of the New York City. The building houses more than 1000 businesses. You can buy your ticket online in advance to avoid waiting.
Telephone: 212-736-3100
Location: 350 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10118.
Open Hours: 08: 00-02: 00
Central Park
For more than 150 years, visitors have come to Central Park’s 843 green acres in the heart of Manhattan. Since 1980, the Park has been managed by the Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with the public. You can visit the official website of Central Park to learn more about Park happenings and activities and to learn how to help Central Park Telephone: 212-310-6600
Location: 59th to 110th Street, Manhattan Borough from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022
Open Hours: 06: 00-23: 00
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum is a place of remembrance honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The 9/11 Memorial Museum displays Monumental artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting stories of loss, sympathy and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 attacks and the consequence. It also explores the global impact of 9/11 and its continuing significance.
Telephone: 212-312-8800
Location: 180 Greenwich St. World Trade Center New York City, NY 10007
Open Hours: 09: 00-20: 00
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
At New York City’s most visited museum and attraction, you will experience over 5, 000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, and understanding. You can learn, escape, play, dream, discover and connect.
Telephone: 212-535-7710
Location: 1000 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10028-0198
Open Hours: 10: 00-17: 30
【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。介绍了纽约市的四处景点, 包括: 帝国大厦, 中央公园, “九一一”国家纪念馆以及大都会艺术博物馆。
1. How can you get more information about the activities in Central Park?
A. By writing to the manager.
B. By consulting the staff.
C. By visiting its website.
D. By calling the park.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。由Central Park中的“You can visit the official website of Central Park to learn more about Park happenings and activities”可知, 从中央公园的官网可以了解到公园活动, 故选C。
2. Which number should you call if you’re interested in art?
A. 212-736-3100. B. 212-310-6600.
C. 212-310-8800. D. 212-535-7710.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据The Metropolitan Museum of Art中的“you will experience over 5, 000 years of art from around the world”可知, 如果对艺术感兴趣可以去The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 故选D。
3. Where does the passage probably come from?
A. A product handbook.
B. A popular magazine.
C. A tourist brochure.
D. An official report.
【解析】选C。推理判断题。本文主要介绍了纽约市的四处参观景点, 因此文章最有可能选自旅游手册, 故选C。
【知识拓展】长难句分析
Towering over 444 meters into the sky, the building has an indoor and outdoor observation deck on the 86th and 102nd floor, where you can see the overall view of the New York City.
分析: 本句是一个复合句。Towering over 444 meters into the sky为现在分词短语作伴随状语;主句为the building has an indoor and outdoor observation deck on the 86th and 102nd floor;where在句中引导定语从句, 修饰先行词observation deck。
翻译: 塔高444米多, 插入云霄, 这个大楼在86层和102层有室内外观景平台, 在这里你可以看到纽约全景。
