阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cruise (邮轮) tourism is becoming popular with some 36 million passengers expected to cruise in 2024. Have a look at new ships provided by cruise lines.
DISNEY TREASURE
The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme. Kids who loved the Frozen-themed dining experience on Disney Wish can move into the world of Encanto at a new themed restaurant, Plaza de Coco, on board Treasure.
ICON OF THE SEAS
Icon of the Seas will travel Caribbean waters as the largest cruise ship in the world, with a maximum onboard capacity of 7,600 guests. Passengers can expect a floating festival of entertainment, including the world’s largest waterpark at sea, featuring six water slides, a pool and much more.
RIVERSIDE MOZART
With a top-class hotel feel, the 1400-passenger Riverside Mozart will launch along the Danube in 2024, visiting such cities as Vienna and Bratislava. It includes an indoor pool and steam rooms, plus four restaurants spread across four decks (甲板).
SEABOURN PURSUIT
Expedition (远征) cruising is more appealing than ever these days. Seabourn Pursuit, half the passenger number of Riverside Mozart, entered service in August 2023. It has a 24-person expedition team to maximize adventures on land and at sea in destinations in the South Pacific and Antarctica, all among the itineraries (行程) for 2024.
1. What is special about Disney Treasure?
A. It creates a mysterious mood. B. It is based on a fairy-tale theme.
C. It provides a kids-only restaurant. D. It offers the same meal as Disney Wish.
2. What do Icon of the Seas and Riverside Mozart have in common?
A. They have top-class hotels. B. They visit beautiful cities.
C. They offer water activities. D. They have famous restaurants.
3. Which cruise ship holds the smallest capacity of passengers?
A. Disney Treasure. B. Icon of the Seas.
C. Riverside Mozart. D. Seabourn Pursuit.
【答案】1. A2. C3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个邮轮旅游的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme.(可搭载800名乘客的“迪士尼宝藏”号将模仿其姊妹船“迪士尼希望”号，并将更多地关注公海上的神秘和冒险氛围，而不是童话主题)”可知，迪士尼宝藏的特别之处在于创造了一种神秘的气氛。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Passengers can expect a floating festival of entertainment, including the world’s largest waterpark at sea, featuring six water slides, a pool and much more.(乘客们可以期待一个漂浮的娱乐节日，包括世界上最大的海上水上乐园，有六个水上滑梯，一个游泳池等等)”以及倒数第二段“It includes an indoor pool and steam rooms, plus four restaurants spread across four decks (甲板).(它包括一个室内游泳池和蒸汽浴室，以及分布在四个甲板上的四个餐厅)”可知，Icon of the Seas和Riverside Mozart的共同之处在于都提供水上活动。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The 800-passenger Disney Treasure will mirror its sister ship Disney Wish while focusing more on mystery and adventure atmospheres on the high seas as opposed to a fairy-tale theme.(可搭载800名乘客的“迪士尼宝藏”号将模仿其姊妹船“迪士尼希望”号，并将更多地关注公海上的神秘和冒险氛围，而不是童话主题)”；第三段“Icon of the Seas will travel Caribbean waters as the largest cruise ship in the world, with a maximum onboard capacity of 7,600 guests.(海洋标志号将作为世界上最大的游轮在加勒比海水域航行，船上最多可容纳7600名客人)”；第四段“With a top-class hotel feel, the 1400-passenger Riverside Mozart will launch along the Danube in 2024, visiting such cities as Vienna and Bratislava.(拥有顶级酒店感觉的“河畔莫扎特号”将于2024年沿多瑙河起航，届时将有1400名乘客前往维也纳和布拉迪斯拉发等城市)”以及最后一段“It has a 24-person expedition team to maximize adventures on land and at sea in destinations in the South Pacific and Antarctica, all among the itineraries (行程) for 2024. (它有一个24人的探险队，最大限度地在南太平洋和南极洲的目的地进行陆地和海上探险，这些都在2024年的行程中)”可知，Seabourn Pursuit载客量最小。故选D。
