Question

Not willing to pay $400 for a basic room or upwards of $1,200 for a suite（套房）at a luxury（豪华的）hotel? We hear you. In the past, this meant having to put up with cheap hotels. Essentially, you got what you paid for. But all that’s changed, as mid-level hotels have begun competing for a population that travels more then ever. Even in New York and San Francisco --- two of the most expensive cities in the country --- one can find comfortable, affordable options with much modern conveniences. We searched the country for the best hotels under $150.

Hotel 340

St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

This twelve-storey（层）English-renaissance（文艺复兴）building once served as a downtown clubhouse for St. Paul’s outstanding people; today, the repaired structure houses the hotel on the top three floors. Its 35 rooms stand out for hardwood floors, marble showers and nice views of the Mississippi River, and room comforts include iPod docks（基座）, free local and national telephone calls and coffee makers. The University Club of St. Paul, a grand hall bar, and an all-new-60,000-square-foot fitness center（free for guests）also share space in the building.

Marina Inn

San Francisco, California, USA

Located in the Marina district, where the streets are lined with luxury stores and great restaurants, the Marina Inn is the ideal place for business or pleasure. Few destinations offer the quality and variety of environment, scenery, entertainment, accommodation, and dining that waits for you here at the Marina Inn. It’s a ten-minute walk to Fisherman’s Wharf and there are abundant bus connections to take you anywhere in the city.

Hotel Havana

San Antonio, Texas, USA

When one thinks of his historic Texas town, usually the southwest comes to mind. So does Mexico. Since 1914, the hotel has served passers-by. The 27 rooms come in all shapes and sizes, many of which include Turkish carpets and elegant Cuban art on the walls. Bathrooms are distinguished with Red Flower body care products.

1.When you couldn’t afford a luxury hotel in the past, ______.

A．you could pay $400 for a basic room

B．you had to stay in a low-grade hotel

C．you could take a suite into account

D．you would have no comfortable place to live in

2.If you go to New York on business now, ______.

A．you have no choice but to choose luxury hotels

B．you can live comfortably with less money

C．you have to seek for the cheapest hotel

D．you may spend a lot of money for conveniences

3.When you select the Hotel 340, ______.

A．you can have a view of the Mississippi River

B．you can be free to visit thirty-five rooms there

C．you can be offered an iPod for free

D．you can live in its fitness center for free

4.What could we know about the Marina Inn?

A．It is located in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

B．It is short of wonderful entertainment.

C．It is convenient for people to do shopping.

D．It belongs to Fisherman’s Wharf.

5.What is the feature of the Hotel Havana?

A．The rooms in the hotel look the same.

B．The hotel moved here from Mexico.

C．The bathrooms are filled with flowers.

D．The hotel has existed for about a century.

Answer

1.B

2.B

3.A

4.C

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了几个经济型的酒店，各有特色。

1.B 考查细节理解题。根据第一段提到Not willing to pay $400 for a basic room or upwards of $1,200 for a suite（套房）at a luxury（豪华的）hotel? We hear you. In the past, this meant having to put up with cheap hotels.可知在过去当你付不起昂贵的房价时，你就要忍受便宜的酒店，故选B项。

2.B 考查细节理解题。根据第一段提到Even in New York and San Francisco --- two of the most expensive cities in the country --- one can find comfortable, affordable options with much modern conveniences在纽约和旧金山，这两个消费高的城市，你可以找到舒适的价格合适的地方，非常方便，故选B项。

3.A 考查细节理解题。根据第二段提到Its 35 rooms stand out for hardwood floors, marble showers and nice views of the Mississippi River, and room comforts include iPod docks（基座）, free local and national telephone calls and coffee makers.可知在这能看到密西西比河风光，故选A项。

4.C 考查细节理解题。根据第三段提到Located in the Marina district, where the streets are lined with luxury stores and great restaurants, the Marina Inn is the ideal place for business or pleasure这个酒店位于海滨区，在那有许多奢侈品店和许多的餐馆，这是理想的商务或娱乐的地方，故选C项。

5.D 考查细节理解题。根据最后一段提到When one thinks of his historic Texas town, usually the southwest comes to mind. So does Mexico. Since 1914, the hotel has served passers-by自从1914年这个酒店就有了，故选D项。

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