Ⅰ.阅读理解
Ottawa is located on the south of the Ottawa River, east of Southern Ontario.It borders the cities of Quebec and Gatineau.
How to Reach
Plane—Ottawa is served by its main international airport, the MacdonaldCartier International Airport, which services several Canadian and American cities, with international flights to some European cities, such as London and Frankfurt.
Bus—the city has easily accessible buses with their public transport system named OC Transport, that serves areas around the city.The Greyhound offers longhaul trips to neighboring cities.
Boat—water shuttle taxis that are ecofriendly can take passengers through the Ottawa and Gatineau River.
Train—there is a major train station in Ottawa located downtown.
Taxi—taxi services are easily accessible in Ottawa's downtown districts.
Bike—Ottawa has more than 200 km of bike paths and tourists and visitors can rent bikes all around the city.
When to Visit
The best time to visit Ottawa is between March and May.This is when temperatures start to rise and the city is in bloom.The summer season is the most popular time to visit the city, as the good weather coincides with Ottawa's celebration of special events.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍的是渥太华，主要介绍了如何到达，以及什么时候去这个城市。
1．Where cannot you arrive directly from Ottawa by plane?
A．South Africa. B．Canada.
C．America. D．England.
解析：细节理解题。根据Plane部分的“which services several Canadian and American cities, with international flights to some European cities, such as London and Frankfurt”可知，加拿大和美国的一些城市，以及一些欧洲城市，例如伦敦和法兰克福都有直飞渥太华的航班。South Africa不符合以上说法，故选A项。
答案：A
2．Which is the best means of transport friendly to the environment?
A．By plane. B．By bus.
C．By boat. D．By train.
解析：细节理解题。根据“Boat—water shuttle taxis that are ecofriendly can take passengers through the Ottawa and Gatineau River.(环保的水上穿梭出租车可以载着乘客穿过渥太华河和迦帝诺河)”可知，乘船是最环保的交通方式。故选C项。
答案：C
3．When will a person interested in celebrations visit Ottawa?
A．In March. B．In spring.
C．In June. D．In winter.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段的“The summer season is the most popular time to visit the city, as the good weather coincides with Ottawa's celebration of special events.(夏天是最受欢迎的游览这座城市的时间，因为好天气正赶上渥太华的庆祝活动)”可知，对庆祝活动感兴趣的人可以在夏天去渥太华。故选C项。
答案：C
