A
9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour
In remembrance of the events that took place on September 11, 2001, take this 2.5-hour walking tour. Walk through the space of the former World Trade Center in New York City (NYC). A guide with a personal connection to the events of that day shares stories of tragedy and heroism. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour
Take a deep dive into the food culture of Manhattan’s Lower East Side during this 3-hour guided small group tour. Follow your guide to hidden treasures for tastes of everything from pancakes to Chinese dumplings. Along the way, your guide will cast light on the neighborhood’s rich, varied food culture, which helps you understand NYC as a whole. Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge. Tour runs rain or shine.
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
Get up close and personal with Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty on this 4.5-hour tour. Listen to the live narration from your guide and learn about the history of both spots. Jump the queue and enjoy access to reserve line boarding the ferry. Then take in the amazing views of southern Manhattan as you cross New York Harbor. Food or drinks of any kind are not permitted.
Big Apple Helicopter Tour
It might seem impossible to see the highlights of NYC in just 15 minutes. But this helicopter tour makes it a reality. Listen to commentary from your pilot as you fly by the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and other landmarks. You’ll see more of the city on this tour than an entire day of exploring on foot. Reservations are required.
1. Which tour is perfect for those expecting a quick look of NYC?
A. Big Apple Helicopter Tour.
B. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour.
C. Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour.
D. 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour.
2. What do we know about Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour?
A. It is a night tour.
B. It involves treasure hunting.
C. It is child-friendly.
D. It will be canceled if it rains.
3. What can tourists do on Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour?
A. Share their first hand stories.
B. Take some water with them.
C. Have a bird-view of southern Manhattan.
D. Enjoy special right to board the ferry.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了美国纽约四条旅游路线。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段It might seem impossible to see the highlights of NYC in just 15 minutes. But this helicopter tour makes it a reality.（似乎不可能在15分钟内看到纽约的精华之处。但这次直升机之旅使它成为现实。）可知，Big Apple Helicopter Tour可以在十五分钟之内浏览到纽约最精彩的地方。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge.可知，下东区美食之旅中，五岁及以下的儿童免费，所以对儿童友好。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第三句Jump the queue and enjoy access to reserve line boarding the ferry.可知，在自由女神像和埃利斯岛之旅中，乘客可以不用排队享受到预约服务登上渡轮。故选D。
【点睛】细节理解题大多是根据文章中的具体信息如事实、例证、原因、过程、论述等进行提问的。抓住文段中的事实和细节是做好该题型的关键，也是做好其它类型问题的基础。该题型几乎都可以在文章中直接找到与答案有关的信息，或是其变体。在一篇短文里大部分篇幅都属于这类围绕主体展开的细节。做这类题一般采用寻读法，即先读题，然后带着问题快速阅读短文，找出与问题和选项有关的词语或句子，再对相关部分进行分析对比，找出答案。正确选项虽然一般不是原文照搬，但是一般是原文的改写，意思不变。如换一个同义词，把否定改为肯定，把肯定改为否定等。如第一小题，根据最后一段It might seem impossible to see the highlights of NYC in just 15 minutes. But this helicopter tour makes it a reality.（似乎不可能在15分钟内看到纽约的精华之处。但这次直升机之旅使它成为现实。）可知Big Apple Helicopter Tour可以在十五分钟之内浏览到纽约最精彩的地方。故选A。
