Question

Imagine that you are going on a trip to Ireland. The first three days of your trip are planned below. Read the schedule and use it to answer the questions below.

Day 1 Morning:   Your trip begins in the capital city, Dublin. There you will visit Temple Bar, an area famous for its brightly colored buildings, busy stores and restaurants. Stop by the outdoor market for some cheese and homemade bread. Afternoon:  Walk to Dublin Castle(城堡). Visit the Throne Room to see the golden chair where the kings and queens from England once sat. Evening:    Watch an Irish step-dance performance.

Day 2 Morning:  Ride the train to the city of Limerick. Take a tour of King John’s Castle, which has built about 800 years ago. Afternoon: Ride a boat along the River Shannon. Evening:   Enjoy a nice Irish meal.

Day 3 Morning:  Ride the train to the city of Cork. Walk along St. Patrick’s Street, known for its many stores. Feel free to buy souvenirs. Afternoon: Take a bus to nearby Blarney Castle. Climb the tower to see the famous Blarney Stone, which is thought to give those who kiss it good luck. Then return to Cork. Evening:  Watch a Gaelic football match. Rest for the next day’s horseback riding lesson.

小题1: Where can the tourists see the golden chair?

A．At Temple Bar.	B．In Dublin Castle
C．On St. Patrick’s Street	D．In Blarney Castle.

小题2: What kind of transportation will the tourists use during the trip?

A．Train, bus and boat.	B．Bus, train and plane.
C．Horse, bus and bike.	D．Boat, car and bus.

小题3:How many days will the trip probably last?

A．Only one day	B．No more than three days.
C．Exactly two days	D．At least four days

Answer 1

小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:D

试题分析：这篇短文中作者主要介绍了岛屿之行的前三天的旅游行程，包括旅游的景点、乘坐的交通工具及一天三个时段的行程安排等信息。
小题1:细节理解题。根据短文第一天下午的行程Walk to Dublin Castle(城堡). Visit the Throne Room to see the golden chair where the kings and queens from England once sat.可知在Dublin Castle可以看到golden chair；故选B。
小题2:细节理解题。根据短文第二、三天的行程中提到的交通工具Ride the train to the city of Limerick.，Ride a boat along the River Shannon. 及Take a bus to nearby Blarney Castle.可知A项的交通工具正好相吻合；故选A。
小题3:细节理解题。根据短文第三天晚上的行程安排Rest for the next day’s horseback riding lesson.可知，第二天还有旅行项目，可知旅行至少持续四天；故选D。