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After a long week, sometimes a short getaway is in order. However, deciding which destination to travel to can be tough when you only have a weekend to spend. To help you choose the right trip, U. S. News considered factors like accessibility, affordability and entertainment options, as well as reader votes, to determine which cities offer the best setting for a weekend away.
New York City
Visitors can reach New York City by train, plane or automobile, so weekend getaways are easy. Plus, abundant attractions indoors (like museums and Broadway shows) make unpredictable weather no problem. For history, take the ferry to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty.
Chicago
Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods and abundance of can’t-miss sights make it a great weekend vacation, spot. On warmer days, take a photo of yourself in front of “The Bean” and go aboard an architecture river cruise. Meanwhile, museums like the Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum are wonderful places to escape winter s biting temperatures.
Toronto
Cross Lake Ontario to our northern neighbor for an urban escape. It’s hard to see all of Toronto in just a few days, but first- timers can hit the high points, such as the CN Tower, the St. Lawrence Market and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Save an evening to explore the Distillery District.
Washington, D. C.
Not only is America’s capital full of free attractions, but many of them are concentrated on the National Mall, making it easy to see the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and other highlights in just a few days. While visiting, don’t miss out on the popular weekend brunch scene -just remember to make reservations in advance.
1. What make(s) choosing a destination a hard job?
A. So many wonderful attractions. B. The limited time.
C. Lack of touring experience. D. Having little money.
2. Which city suits you most if you are interested in Abrabam Lincoln?
A. Washington, D. C. B. Toronto.
C. Chicago. D. New York City.
3. Why is Toronto different from others?
A. You need a few days to tour around it.
B. It is situated in a lonely and distant place.
C. It has a smaller population.
D. It doesn’t belong to the United States.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了周末度假的几个优选城市及其特点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中However, deciding which destination to travel to can be tough when you only have a weekend to spend.可知然而，当你只有一个周末的时间时，决定去哪一个目的地可能会很困难。由此可知，很难做出合适的选择是因为时间有限，故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中Not only is America’s capital full of free attractions, but many of them are concentrated on the National Mall, making it easy to see the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and other highlights in just a few days.可知美国首都华盛顿不仅到处都是免费的景点，而且许多景点都集中在国家广场，因此在短短几天内就可以很容易地看到林肯纪念堂、华盛顿纪念碑和其他景点。由此可知，如果你对林肯总统感兴趣，华盛顿特区最适合你。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中Cross Lake Ontario to our northern neighbor for an urban escape.可知穿过安大略湖到我们北边的邻居，逃离城市。由此可知，多伦多与其他城市不同是因为它不属于美国。故选D。
