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Opened in September 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland is the second Disney Park in Asia. It experienced a difficult time upon its opening. The Park, as well as two themed hotels, was built on Lantau Island.
The Park opened to strong competition in the form of Ocean Park. Hong Kong Disneyland is one of only two parks in Hong Kong, which has become one of the world's leading cities in recent years. It kept Chinese cultural traditions in mind when they built the Park to avoid a cultural backlash (抵制). Designers added to the custom of Feng Shui.
Disney and Hong Kong announced the Park in 1999, and construction began in 2003. The Park had one of the shortest construction periods in Disney history. Disney actually announced that the opening of the Park would be brought forward, from 2006 to September 2005.
The Park attracted 5.2 million visitors in its first year, below the expected 5.6 million. There was a lack of attractions, with Fantasyland opening with just one dark ride. Summer Passes were announced to increase the number of tourists. Autopia, Stitch Encounter and it's a Small World opened between 2006 and 2008 to offer more attractions at the Park.
The number of tourists dropped in 2007 to just over 4 million, so Disney planned a big expansion (扩大) project to attract more tourists and bring the Park back to its normal level. In July 2009, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a three-land expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland, and in 2010, Toy Story Land opened.
These new attractions have certainly paid off, with the Park earning record profit (盈利) in 2013. In that year, over 7 million guests entered the Park.
With enough room for a second Park and the promise of more attractions to come, it seems that there is indeed a great beautiful tomorrow for Hong Kong Disneyland.
1. What do we know about Hong Kong Disneyland upon its opening?
A. It was the best Disney Park in Asia. B. It wasn't very successful at first.
C. It didn't face much competition. D. It was against Chinese culture.
2. Compared to most other Disney parks, Hong Kong Disneyland ________.
A. is much smaller in size B. has more customs to consider
C. had a longer preparation for opening D. had a shorter period of time for construction
3. What's the author's attitude toward the future of Hong Kong Disneyland?
A. Hopeful. B. Worried.
C. Uninterested. D. Doubtful.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了香港迪斯尼的建设及运营情况。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“The Park attracted 5.2 million visitors in its first year, below the expected 5.6 million.”可知香港迪斯尼第一年的游客人数不如预期，最初的运营并不算特别成功。故B项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“The Park had one of the shortest construction periods in Disney history.”可知香港迪斯尼的建设时间是迪斯尼历史上最短的，比其他迪斯尼乐园的建设时间都要短。故D项正确。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“With enough room for a second Park and the promise of more attractions to come, it seems that there is indeed a great beautiful tomorrow for Hong Kong Disneyland.”可知随着迪斯尼公司采取更多吸引游客的措施，香港迪斯尼似乎有更美好的未来。由此可见作者对香港迪斯尼的未来充满希望。故A项正确。
