第三部分阅读理解(共20小题, 56-70题,每小题2分;71-75题,每小题1分,满分35分)
第一节阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。
If you’re looking for the place that has everything, there’s only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.
The World of Theatre: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!
The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance sports found anywhere.
The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you’ll find it in New York.
The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s a roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, lasagna in Little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found anywhere, there’s a world of great taste waiting for you in New York.
The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue of Liberty(自由女神像)? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park? Only in New York!
1. Which of the following programmes can a visitor have only in New York?
A. To enjoy roast Beijing duck. B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.
C. To spend an evening with Beethoven. D. To see the Statue of Liberty.
2. From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is most likely the name of a famous ________.
A. singer B. painting C. play D. painter
3. What the writer really wanted to do is to ________.
A. try to persuade readers to pay a visit to New York
B. give readers some information about New York
C. supply readers with some wonderful programmes in New York
D. help readers to get a better understanding of New York
Many children, __parents are away working in big cities, are taken good care of in the village.
A.that |
B.whose |
C.which |
D.whom |
After he had broken the world record, Rod ____ to a restaurant to celebrate with hid friends.
A.went |
B.had gone |
C.would go |
D.has gone |
The traffic is heavy these days. I ________ arrive a bit late, so could you save me a place?
A.can’t |
B.must |
C.need |
D.may |
He worked hard to ________ some money for his retirement.
A.set about |
B.set out |
C.set off |
D.set aside |
Why not try your luck downtown, Bob? That’s ________ the best jobs are.
A.where |
B.what |
C.when |
D.why |