Question

    Here are the top four activities for families in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada.

West Edmonton Mall

Here there is truly something for everyone with 800 stores, 10 world-class attractions, two hotels and over 100 dining venues. There is lots of parking, but it can be hard to find a spot later in the day, so plan to arrive early. You can also take a bus if you want to avoid driving in this busy area of the city.

Tip: Get a 10% discount when you buy your tickets online.

Fort Edmonton Park

The park is the perfect kid-friendly attraction. This trip down memory lane will introduce your family to four periods in Edmonton’s history. You’ll want to spend at least three hours, so your family will have time to take part in as many activities as possible.

Tip: If you want to avoid the trouble of carrying a lunch with you, pre-order a picnic lunch basket from the Jasper House Bakery.

The High Level Streetcar

The beautifully restored streetcars and informative conductors will take your family on an unforgettable trip down memory lane. You’ll also enjoy a wonderful view of the river from the world’s highest streetcar bridge.

Tip: If you plan your trip on Saturday, you’ll also be able to pay a visit to the Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market.

Telus World of Science

It is a hands-on educational experience the whole family will enjoy. Your admission includes the exhibit galleries, science demonstrations and full-dome shows. You can enjoy educational high-quality 3D movies but the cost is not included in admission.

Tip: On a clear night, you can get a close-up look at the stars with the help of the observatory telescopes.

1.You would like to go to West Edmonton Mall by bus probably because __________.

A.you can’t find a parking lot. B.there are too many supermarkets

C.the traffic of the city is very busy D.it is easy for you to park your car

2.You are interested in Edmonton’s history, so you can pay a visit to __________.

A.West Edmonton Mall B.Fort Edmonton Park

C.The High Level Streetcar D.Telus World of Science

3.You will have to buy an extra ticket if you want to __________.

A.enjoy watching 3D movies B.visit the exhibit galleries

C.do some shopping in the mall D.join in the activities in the park

4.What do the four activities have in common according to the text?

A.They give discount if you buy tickets online.

B.They provide enough parking lots.

C.They are intended for the whole family.

D.They offer hands-on experiences.

5.The passage is mostly probably taken from______________.

A.a magazine B.an official report

C.a textbook D.a travel guide

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.C

5.D

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了加拿大艾伯塔省首府埃德蒙顿最适合家庭参加的四项活动。这些活动的地点都适合带着孩子去游览，孩子在娱乐中能学到许多知识。

1.

细节理解题。根据West Edmonton Mall部分第一段最后一句“You can also take a bus if you want to avoid driving in this busy area of the city.(如果你想避免在这个城市的繁忙区域开车，你也可以乘公共汽车。)”可知，选择乘坐公共汽车去那里是因为城区交通繁忙。故选C。

2.

推理判断题。根据Fort Edmonton Park部分第一段第二句“This trip down memory lane will introduce your family to four periods in Edmonton's history.(这段回忆之旅将向你的家人介绍埃德蒙顿历史上的四个时期。)” 可以推知，游览该公园有助于了解该城市的历史。所以你对埃德蒙顿的历史感兴趣，所以你可以参观埃德蒙顿堡公园。故选B。

3.

细节理解题。 根据Telus Woll of Science部分第一段最后一句“You can enjoy educational high-quality 3D movies but the cost is not included in admission.(您可以享受高质量的教育3D电影，但费用不包括在门票中。)”可知，如果要观看3D电影，需要另外买票。故选A。

4.

细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Here are the top four activities for families in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada.(以下是加拿大艾伯塔省首府埃德蒙顿最适合家庭参加的四项活动。)”可知，四个活动的共同之处在于它们适合整个家庭游玩。故选C。

5.

推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了加拿大艾伯塔省首府埃德蒙顿最适合家庭参加的四项活动，包括一些游玩的小贴士。从而推断出文章最可能选自一份旅游指南。故选D。