Question

【题目】 Do you want to visit some amazing attractions in Philadelphia? If you do, here are some you can consider going.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

It’s the oldest natural history museum in America. Attractions there include Dinosaur Hall with a fossil preparation lab and hands-on fossil dig site, live butterflies in a tropical garden, and a children’s nature center with live animals.

10 a.m.—4:30 pm, Monday— Friday, April 20, 2018

10am—5 pm, weekends and holidays

$59.00 for individuals

Independence Seaport Museum

Here on the edge of the Delaware River, you can check out a boat-building shop and explore the Spanish-American War Cruiser (巡洋舰) outside. Indoors, kids climb through a new, full-size reconstruction of a sailing ship created by using traditional boat-building techniques. Families can also rent museum-built boats to explore the calm waters and get a close view of the historic ships. Every Saturday, there are activities designed especially for children.

Open daily 10am—4:30 pm

$16.00 for adults and $12.00 for seniors (65&over), children (3—12)

Morris Arboretum

Spread out across 92 acres, the Victorian-styled Morris Arboretum holds plenty to explore and enjoy for adults and kids. Pick up the Tree Adventure Passport and go on a “Conservation Quest” throughout the gardens or create your own walking tour. People can wander around the pond there.

10am—4:00 pm, Monday— Friday

10am—5 pm, weekends

$10.00 for youth (3—12), students (must have ID)

$19.00 for adults

Benjamin Franklin Museum

The Benjamin Franklin Museum features artifacts, computer animations and interactive shows that explore Franklin’s life and character. It can bring kids’ history books to life. The exhibitions are open to visitors of all ages, and there are shows that are educational, fun and definitely hands-on.

Opens daily from 9 am to 7 pm

$5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children(4—16)

【1】What can visitors do at the Independence Seaport Museum?

A.Learn how to go boating.

B.Create their old boat model.

C.Learn how to make a big traditional trip.

D.Have a rough knowledge about traditional ships.

【2】How much should a couple with their 12-year-old son pay for Morris Arboretum?

A.$10.00B.$ 19.00

C.$38.00D.$48.00

【3】What’s the common point among the four attractions?

A.They’re all suitable for family time.

B.They all mainly aim at educating people.

C.They all provide hands-on experience for tourists.

D.They all encourage people to have their own space.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【3】A

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了费城的一些令人惊叹的景点，适合家人一起去游览参观。

【1】细节理解题。根据Independence Seaport Museum中的“Indoors, kids climb through a new, full-size reconstruction of a sailing ship created by using traditional boat-building techniques. Families can also rent museum-built boats to explore the calm waters and get a close view of the historic ships.”可知，在室内，孩子们可以爬上使用传统造船技术制作的新的完整尺寸的帆船。家庭还可以租用博物馆建造的船只，探索平静的水域并近距离欣赏历史悠久的船只。即游客在Independence Seaport Museum可以对传统船舶有粗略的了解。故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据Morris Arboretum中的“$10.00 for youth(3—12),students (must have ID)；$ 19.00 for adults”可知，一对夫妇带着十二岁的孩子需要花费：19 +19+10=48，因此需要花费48美元。故选D。

【3】推理判断题。通读全文，由第一个景点介绍中的关键词individuals；第二个景点介绍中的关键词adults、seniors和children；第三个景点介绍中的关键词youth和adults；第四个景点介绍中的关键词adults和children可知，作者在本文中介绍的四个旅游景点都适合家人一起去。故选A。