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A layover(临时滞留) or flight delay can be extremely fun in these international airports.
Munich Airport, Germany
Aviation(航空) lovers passing through Munich can take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn how the airport operates. Visitors can also tour three historic aircraft and a retired rescue helicopter, climb up to a 28-metre high observation platform for an up-close view of take-offs and landings, and watch films on aviation in the airport’s 60-seat cinema. Travelers can also kill layover time at an 18-hole mini-golf course, or even stop in for a teeth cleaning at the airport dental office.
Changi Airport, Singapore
After a long flight to Singapore, travelers can relax in a Balinese-style swimming pool, work out at the airport gym, or enjoy a drink and live musical performances at the airport’s Music Bar. The airport also boasts a tranquil butterfly garden, and a “fragrant garden” which is home to 15 species of plants and trees. Free movies at one of two airport cinemas also keep passengers entertained.
Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, the Netherlands
Schiphol is Europe’s fifth-largest airport. Here passengers can view the works of Dutch masters free of charge, and try their luck at airport’s casino(赌场). You can even have your wedding ceremony at Schiphol—couples can choose from four different wedding packages, including a 1930-style ceremony held on a Dakota military aircraft.
San Francisco International Airport, California
The airport’s 24-hour AirTrain not only moves passengers between terminal, but also provides a fun view of the runways. There are three aquariums(水族馆) to explore, along with interactive play area, an aviation museum, and a library. If that’s not enough to keep the little ones busy, travelers can rent portable DVD players and movies for use in the airport.
1. What can travelers do at the Munich Airport?
A. They can have their teeth cleaned.
B. They can watch free films in the 28-seat cinema.
C. They can visit one of three aquariums.
D. They can relax in a swimming pool.
2. Which is the unique feature of the Schiphol Amsterdam Airport?
A. Passengers can see a retired rescue helicopter.
B. Passengers can visit a Munich military aircraft.
C. Passengers can get married there.
D. Passengers can play golf there.
3. Which airport was designed with kids in mind?
A. Munich Airport. B. Changi Airport.
C. Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. D. San Francisco International Airport.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了临时滞留或航班延误对你来说可能是很糟糕的事情，但在这些国际机场你也许会找到很多乐趣。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Munich Airport, Germany中or even stop in for a teeth cleaning at the airport dental office.可知，在慕尼黑机场，旅客可以去清洁牙齿。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, the Netherlands中内容You can even have your wedding ceremony at Schiphol—couples can choose from four different wedding packages, including a 1930－style ceremony held on a Dakota military aircraft.可知，旅客可以在阿姆斯特丹机场举行婚礼，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据San Francisco International Airport, California中If that’s not enough to keep the little ones busy, travelers can rent portable DVD players and movies for use in the airport.可知，旧金山国家机场是把孩子考虑在内而建造的。故选D。
【点睛】文章内容较为简单，集中考查细节题，对此类题型，考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词然后以此为线索，运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍，仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别。如小题1题干中关键词Munich Airport，然后到文章找到小标题Munich Airport, Germany，再根据最后一句找到相应的信息。
