题目内容
12.The United States Capitol is a monument,a working office building,and one of the most recognizable symbols of representative democracy (议会民主) in the world.Visitors are welcome to enter the building through the Capitol Visitor Center,located underground,beneath the East Front plaza of the U.S.Caoitol at First Street and East Caoitol Street.Hours-The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30a.m.to 4:30p.m.Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Day,New Year's Day and on Inauguration Day.
Admission and Passes-~Admission to the Capitol Visitor Center is free.However,passes are required for tours of the historic Capitol.All visitors to the Capitol are required to go through security screening.Please review the U.S.Capitol prohibited items list before your visit.
Tours-Tours of the U.S.Capitol need to be scheduled in advance through the Advance Reservation System or through the office of one of your Senators or your Representative.
Visitors with Disabilities-The Capitol Visitor Center is fully accessible to people with disabilities.Listening devices with audio description of the films and exhibition are available at the Information Desks.All films have open captioning.In addition,there are a variety of other services for visitors with disabilities,including adaptive tours of the Capitol,wheelchairs,and sign-langnage interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Gift Shops-The Gift Shops are on the upper level and are open 9a.m.to 4:30p.m.
Monday through Saturday.The Gift Shops feature a unique selection of merchandise inspired by the Capitol's art and arehiteetiiral treasures,fun and educational gifts,books,jewelry and exciting custom-designed~prodnets.unavailable anywhere else.
Restaurant-The Restaurant is on the lower level and is open 8:30a.m.to 4:00p.m.
Monday through Saturday.Freshly made soups,-salads,specialty entrres,pizzas,sandwiches,desserts,and beverages will reflect the diverse bounty of America and are available for purchase at the Restaurant.Meal vouchers may be reserved ahead of time for groups of 25or more.Strollers and Baby Changing-Strollers are permitted in the Capitol Visitor Center and baby changing stations are available in each family restroom.
Foreign Languages-Visitors may request listening devices for foreign-language versions of the films and the exhibition at the Information Desks.Service Animals-Service animals are allowed in the Capitol Visitor Center and the Capitol.
51The brochure is meant to inform visitors of the Capitol tour'sB
A.strict security measures B.considerate service
C.thrilling attractions D.advanced management
52.If a tour group of fifty decide to split in two,half of them dining and the others shopping forB
souvenirs,both at the same time,which of the following is the right time?
A.4:30pm Monday B.3:30pm Friday
C.4:30pm Saturday D.3:30pm Sunday
53.Disabled visitors can receive the following services EXCEPTD
A.barrier-free access B.video or audio aid
C.sign-language interpreting services D.service animals.
分析 本文为应用文,向游客介绍了参观美国国会大厦的注意事项和所提供的服务.
解答 51-53 BBD
51.答案B.写作意图题.根据每段前的标题"Hours时间"、"Admission and Passes进入和通过"、"Tours参观"、"Visitors with Disabilities残疾游客中心"、"Gift Shops礼品店"、"Restaurant饭店"、"Foreign Languages外语"、"Service Animals"可以推测,这篇文章向游客介绍了参观美国国会大厦的各种服务.故选B.
52.答案B.细节理解题.此题要查找吃饭和购买礼物的同一时间,根据Gift Shops部分"open 9a.m.to 4:30p.m Monday through Saturday",和Restaurant部分"open 8:30a.m.to 4:00p.m.Monday through Saturday",两处都营业的时间为B 3:30pm Friday.
52.答案D.细节理解题.根据Visitors with Disabilities部分"Listening devices with audio description of the films and exhibition are available at the Information Desks"和"adaptive tours of the Capitol,wheelchairs,and sign-langnage interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing"排除ABC.故选D.根据"Service animals are allowed in the Capitol Visitor Center and the Capitol."可知,这里只提到允许有服务性动物,并没有提到向残疾人提供服务性动物.
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