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Great Destinations
Los Angeles
Discover Los Angeles and experience the 129th Roses Parade from reserved grandstand seats, with a private pre-parade float viewing (花车巡游) and dinner. Start your journey on December 29, 2020. Call 888-817-9466 or visit www.ymtvacations.com.
Greensboro
The National Folk Festival in Greensboro features three days of music, dance, crafts and more. ALL FREE! September 8 to 10, 2020. Call 800-344-2282 or visit www.VisitGreensboro.com.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Be inspired by the light of the aurora borealis (北极光). Renew your energy under the midnight sun and experience the warmth in Fairbanks. Call 800-327-5774 or explore www.VisitFairbanks.com for your free Fairbanks Visitors Guide.
The Mississippi River
Offering one-day or two-day Mississippi River trips aboard the Victorian-styled Riverboat Twilight. Let our captain be your guide to bald eagles, steep mountains and historic river towns. Call 800-331-1467 or visit www.RiverboatTwilight.com.
Anchorage, Alaska
Experience Alaska?s natural wonders in Anchorage: glaciers, mountains and wildlife! Order your free official guide to Anchorage today. Explore www.VisitAnchorage.net or call 800-478-1255.
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1. Where can you go to enjoy some natural scenery?
A. Fairbanks and Greensboro. B. Los Angeles and Anchorage.
C. Los Angeles and Greensboro. D. The Mississippi River and Anchorage.
2. You need to book a seat if you want to ________.
A. watch a roses parade B. attend a light show
C. go on a two-day boat trip D. enjoy a national folk festival
3. You can win your next vacation by ________.
A. paying $2,000 in advance B. replying to one text message
C. requesting free travel information D. paying message rates yourself
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个旅游目的地，以及这些地方的一些特色活动、时间安排和联系方式等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Mississippi River部分中“Let our captain be your guide to bald eagles, steep mountains and historic river towns. (让我们的船长做你的向导，去看秃鹰、陡峭的山脉和历史悠久的河流小镇)”以及Anchorage, Alaska部分中“Experience Alaska’s natural wonders in Anchorage: glaciers, mountains and wildlife!(在Anchorage体验阿拉斯加的自然奇观：冰川、山脉和野生动物！)”由此可知，你可以去The Mississippi River 和Anchorage欣赏自然风光。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Discover Los Angeles and experience the 129th Roses Parade from reserved grandstand seats, with a private pre-parade float viewing (花车巡游) and dinner.”可知探索洛杉矶，从预定的看台座位体验第129届玫瑰花车游行，并在游行前观看花车和享用晚餐。由此可知，如果你想看玫瑰花车游行，你需要预订座位。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“To win your next vacation, request free travel information by texting RDTRAVEL to 41411, and enter to win $2,000 towards your next vacation.”可知为了赢得你的下一个假期，你可以通过发送RDTRAVEL到41411来获取免费的旅游信息，就可以赢得2000美元作为你下一个假期的奖励。由此可知，你可以通过获取免费旅游信息来赢得下一个假期。故选C。
