Question

Selfies have been especially popular over the years. Taking selfies shows no sign of stopping. Why not try these places?

*Disneyland (California, US)

According to Disney, some 100 million selfies are taken each day in all of its theme parks across the world. Fairy tale characters may have been our earliest friends, but Disney certainly gave them identities and faces we now recognize. When in Disneyland, do not forget to take a selfie with Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White or other favorite characters.

*Tower Bridge (London, UK)

Despite being a modern creation (just over 120 years old) Tower Bridge is one of the best attractions of London city. Many wait for the bridge to open, to see the passing of ships. Visitors and Londoners alike seem to think that the best selfie in London is the one taken on the banks of the Thames with the Tower Bridge in the background.

*The Pyramids (Giza, Egypt)

The Pyramids of Egypt are one of the most wanted tourist attractions in the world. When you make your way through the Sahara sands and visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, you realize that these huge structures are wonders of engineering. On your trip to Egypt, do take the time off to ride a camel and take a selfie with the pyramids towering behind you.

*The Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

Not only is it a World Heritage Site, it is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. As a symbol of India, The Taj Mahal is one of the most romantic places you are likely to visit and a selfie with the white structure is one of the best choices for travelers.

1.Which could be the best selfie place for kids?

A. Disneyland in the US.    B. Tower Bridge in the UK.

C. Pyramids in Egypt.    D. Taj Mahal in India.

2.What can we learn from the text?

A. Taj Mahal is a good selfie place for romantic lovers.

B. The best thing tourists can do in Egypt is riding a camel.

C. Tower Bridge is a famous landmark in London because of its long history.

D. Millions of people visit Disneyland each day just to take selfies with characters.

3.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To show how selfies become popular.

B. To introduce some selfie places to visitors.

C. To teach people some tricks about taking selfies.

D. To help people realize the importance of traveling.

Answer

1. A

2. A

3. B

【解析】

本文是一则广告，现在自拍非常流行，建议人们到Disneyland (California, US)、Tower Bridge (London, UK)、The Pyramids (Giza, Egypt)、The Taj Mahal (Agra, India)去自拍，同时还介绍了这四个地方的特色。

1.推理判断题。根据第二段“Fairy tale characters may have been our earliest friends, but Disney certainly gave them identities and faces we now recognize. When in Disneyland, do not forget to take a selfie with Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White or other favorite characters.”可知迪斯尼里有很多孩子喜欢的动画人物，比如睡美人、灰姑娘、白雪公主等，说明迪斯尼可能是孩子最喜欢的自拍的地方。故A项正确。

2.推理判断题。根据最后一句“As a symbol of India, The Taj Mahal is one of the most romantic places you are likely to visit and a selfie with the white structure is one of the best choices for travelers.”可知泰姬陵是人们想去的最浪漫的地点之一。所以泰姬陵可能成为浪漫的爱人自拍的地方。故A项正确。

3.主旨大意题。根据第一段“Selfies have been especially popular over the years. Taking selfies shows no sign of stopping. Why not try these places?”可知现在自拍非常流行，建议人们到2-5段中推荐的地方自拍。所以本文的目的就是介绍一些自拍的场所。故B项正确。