题目内容
【题目】With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums and skyscrapers, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.
This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers have created the New York Pass. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in. In 2012, New York Passes have been used over 2,500,000 times. Get your Pass today and join the big savings it offers:
【1】The purpose of this passage is to _________.
A. promote New York Pass
B. introduce New York City
C. introduce New York attractions
D. show New York attractions tickets fee
【2】What could be the lowest price for a Three-day adult pass and a Two-day child pass?
A. $ 246. 5. B. $263.
C. $273. 5. D. $ 290.
【3】Which of the following is TRUE about New York Pass?
A. Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees.
B. Its holders needn’t pay for the attractions it covers.
C. Its holders needn’t queue to enter the attractions it covers.
D. It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it.
【4】The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “are given_____ of”.
A. the name B. the honor
C. the title D. the privilege
【答案】
【1】A
【2】B
【3】B
【4】D
【解析】
试题分析:本文是一则广告,介绍了在纽约旅游的时候,可以拥有New York Pass,在文章中详细描述了New York Pass在各方面的优惠措施。对New York Pass进行了宣传和推广。
【1】主旨大意题。根据文章第二段. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in.如果你想要在旅途中领略到这座令人惊叹的城市中最好的东西并且想省时又省钱的话,纽约护照应该是你感兴趣的东西,可知New York Pass在解决时间和金钱方面有很大的作用,说明本文主要是为了推广New York Pass,故选A。
【2】细节理解题。由图表中“Special Offer: 15% Off 3 and 7 Day Passes”可知,3天和7天的可以有15%的折扣。由最后一个图表可知,a Three-day adult pass 要花费180美元,a Two-day child pass 是110美元。所以总计为:180-180×15%+110=263.所以总共是263美元。故选B。
【3】细节理解题。根据表格第一格Free Entry to best attractions in NYC,可知持有New York Pass的人在进入一下景点时是免费的。故选B。
【4】猜测词义题。根据表格Line skipping privileges中“As a New York Pass holder, you are entitled to fast track entry to some of New York City’s busiest attractions(作为纽约护照的持有者,你有权以最快的途径进入那些纽约市的热门景点)”中的Line skipping privilege可知作为New York Pass的持有者,在一些地方你是有特权的。故选D。