Question

【题目】

When visitors get off the plane and come to Singapore’s Central Area, they will be surprised, because the city is so clean. There are bright glass buildings, green trees, grass and flowers of all colours in the city. People also call it the “Garden City”. Singapore River is an important river in Singapore. It was dirty in the past, but now it is very clean after a ten-year river cleaning plan. Nowadays people can walk along the river or take a short trip on a ship to enjoy themselves in the river.

The river runs down to the harbour (港口). There visitors can see the well-known white Merlion (鱼尾狮) statue with water coming out from its mouth. With the head of a lion and the body of a fish, it is famous as Singapore’s mascot (吉祥物). When the night comes, the tall buildings around the Merlion begin to light it up in every direction. There are many clubs, restaurants and hotels in Singapore and many people come there to enjoy themselves. When you are outside at night in Singapore, there is no need to be afraid. Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world.

【1】Why are visitors surprised when they get to Singapore’s Central Area?

A. Because the people there are friendly. B. Because it is very clean.

C. Because it is very modem. D. Because there are many glass buildings.

【2】How is the Singapore River now?

A. Dirty. B. Dry.

C. Clean. D. Deep.

【3】What color is the Merlion statue?

A. Red. B. Green.

C. Black. D. White.

【4】What can we know from the passage?

A. Visitors can see the Merlion at the beginning of Singapore River.

B. People may be afraid if they go outside at late night in Singapore.

C. People can have a good time in Singapore River when taking a trip by ship.

D. There are few plants in Singapore.

【5】Where can you probably read this passage?

A. In a travel guide. B. In a storybook.

C. In a health magazine. D. In a cookbook.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】 B

【2】 C

【3】 D

【4】 C

【5】 A

【解析】

这篇短文主要讲述了游客来到新加坡使人们感到惊讶，这个城市是如此干净，新加坡是世界上最安全的国家之一。

【1】细节理解。根据文中When visitors get off the plane and come to Singapore’s Central Area, they will be surprised, because the city is so clean.可知，这个城市是如此的干净，故选B。

【2】细节理解。根据文中because the city is so clean. There are bright glass buildings, green trees, grass and flowers of all colours in the city.可知，新加坡是干净的。故选C。

【3】细节理解。根据文中There visitors can see the well-known white Merlion (鱼尾狮) statue with water coming out from its mouth.可知，是白色的，故选D。

【4】推理判断。根据文中Singapore River is an important river in Singapore. It was dirty in the past, but now it is very clean after a ten-year river cleaning plan. Nowadays people can walk along the river or take a short trip on a ship to enjoy themselves in the river.可知，乘船旅行时，人们可以在新加坡河里度过愉快的时光。故选C。

【5】通读整篇短文可知，这篇短文主要介绍了新加坡的旅游景点，可以在旅行指南中看到，故选A。

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