阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Bronx Zoo
Excited to explore this z00 already? Well, save your dates and plan your trip to the US with Travel Triangle right away and let the kids within your joy. The Bronx Zoo is definitely one of the best places to visit in the USA. We are sure that you would have the best time ever!
The Size
The Bronx Zoo is among the biggest zoos in the US, measuring 265 acres or over 100 hectares. It is literally so big that you may find it difficult to explore it all in just a day. Not only is it big in terms of size but it’s the largest zo0 in the US by number of animals as well. As of 2020, it had 4,000 animals of over 600 species. Some of them include fennec foxes, bald eagles, collared lemurs and Komodo dragons.
Location
The Bronx zo0 in the USA is located at 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460.
The Tickets Cost
Tickets to the z00 in the US cost $28 for children, $37 for adults (13 years and over). Entry for children aged two and under is free. You can also go on group tours led by trained expedition leaders. It costs $125 for a group of up to 5 people.
Open Time
Bronx Zoo is open from 10 am to 5 pm Monday—Friday and 10 am to 5.30 pm on weekends and holidays. All animal exhibits end half an hour before the park closes.
The Best Attractions
|
Names
|
Attractions
|
Open Time
|
|
Butterfly Garden
|
A dozen butterfly species
|
March 30th to October 1st
|
|
Children’s Zoo
|
See and interact (交流) with farm animals
|
May 30th to October 30th
|
|
Congo Gorilla Forest
|
Exhibition of Congo Gorilla
|
April 1st to October 30th
|
|
Jungle world
|
Golden langurs in”Asian jungle”
|
May 30th to October 1st
|
1. How much will a couple with a 3-year-old boy pay to enter the zoo?
A. $74. B. $93. C. $102. D. $125.
2. When should a child stop interacting with the fennec foxes on weekends?
A. At 10 am. B. 4:30 pm. C. 5 pm. D. 5:30 pm.
3. Which attraction opens to the public for the longest time?
A. Butterfly Garden. B. Children’s Zoo. C. Jungle world. D. Congo Gorilla Forest.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍美国布朗克斯动物园。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Tickets Cost下文信息Tickets to the zoo in the US cost $28 for children, $37 for adults (13 years and over). Entry for children aged two and under is free.可知，夫妇二人都要付$37，孩子3岁了不免费，应付$28。因此，他们需付$102。故选C。
2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Open Time下文信息Bronx Zoo is open from 10 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday and 10 am to 5.30 pm on weekends and holidays. All animal exhibits end half an hour before the park closes.可知，布朗克斯动物园周末早10点到下午5:30开放，所有动物展览在公园关闭前半小时结束。由此推断：周末时孩子5点应该停止与芬内克狐狸互动。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Best Attractions下表所列信息可知：Congo Gorilla Forest时间最长，April 1st to October 30th。故选D。
