A
Come to New York to See the World
If you're a foreigner and looking for the place that has everything, there's only one place to visit, and that's New York. It's a whole world in city.
The world of theater
All of New York is a stage, and it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many shows in one place? Only in New York!
The world of music
Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hot dance sports found anywhere.
The world of art
From Rembrandt to Picasso, from Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees(圆锥形帐篷). Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.
The world of fine dining
Whether it is a Beijing roast duck in Chinatown, lasagna in Little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin (chicken cooked in wine) found anywhere, there is a world of great taste waiting for you in New York.
The world of sights
What other city has a Statue of Liberty (自由女神像)? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horsedrawn carriage through the Central Park? Only in New York!
1. The aim of this passage is to ________.
A. try to persuade the readers to visit New York to see the world
B. tell the readers where New York lies
C. supply the readers some information about New York jobs
D. help the readers get a better understanding of New York
2. Which of the following programs can a visitor have in New York only?
A. To enjoy Beijing roast duck.
B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.
C To spend an evening with Beethoven.
D. To see the statue of Liberty.
3. The passage above may be taken from ________.
A. a handbook for an English student
B. a guidebook for a foreign visitor
C. a pocketbook for a businessman
D. a storybook for native readers
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了纽约的戏剧、音乐、艺术、美食、观光景点。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一句“If you're a foreigner and looking for the place that has everything, there's only one place to visit, and that's New York. It's a whole world in city. ( 如果你是一个外国人，正在寻找一个应有尽有的地方，那么只有一个地方可以去参观，那就是纽约。整个世界都在这个城市里。)”和下文对纽约的介绍可知，本文主要介绍纽约市，试图说服读者去纽约看看世界。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一行“What other city has a Statue of Liberty (自由女神像)? …Only in New York!( 还有哪个城市有自由女神像?……只在纽约!)”可知，游客们只能在纽约看到自由女神像。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一句“If you're a foreigner and looking for the place that has everything, there's only one place to visit, and that's New York. It's a whole world in city. ( 如果你是一个外国人，正在寻找一个应有尽有的地方，那么只有一个地方可以去参观，那就是纽约。整个世界都在这个城市里。)”和下文对纽约的介绍可知，本文介绍了纽约的戏剧、音乐、艺术、美食、观光景点；由此可知，这篇文章最有可能出自给外国游客的旅游指南。故选B。
