阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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TheAlamo
Visiting historic places is a great way to have fun and learn about history.Afavourite historic site in the state of Texas is “the Alamo”.On March 6,1836,a famous battle(战役) took place at the Alamo.A small group of soldiers from Texas fought a much larger army led by the Mexican General Santa Anna.Santa Anna’s army won the battle.The Alamo has exact copies of the weapons(武器) used during the battle.It also has instruments used during the War of Texas Independence.The Alamo is a really interesting place to visit.
Visitation Hours
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday
12:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday
Summer Hours:Open Fridays and Saturdays until 7 p.m. during the months of June,July,and August
Admission(入场费) is free.
Address
The Alamo,300 Alamo Plaza(广场),San Antonio,Texas
Phone number:(210)225-1391
Directions from Interstate 37
1.Travel north and go out at Commerce Street.
2.Turn left.
3.Go three blocks to Avenue E.
4.Turn right.
5.Go to Houston Street.
6.Turn right.
7.Go to the Alamo Plaza.
8.Park in the free parking lot.
Other Information
It is very hot and bright in San Antonio in the summertime.Be sure to wear a hat or sunglasses when visiting the Alamo during the summer months.In the winter,it is somewhat cold.The Alamo is an open building that has the same temperature inside as outside.Dress properly.
1.What can visitors do at the Alamo?
A.Visit some old Texas soldiers.
B.Take part in an open-air activity.
C.Learn about the history of Texas.
D.Get some free hats or sunglasses.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第一段对景点Alamo的介绍“AfavouritehistoricsiteinthestateofTexas”和“hasexactcopiesoftheweapons...duringtheWarofTexasIndependence”可知,游客在这里可以了解得克萨斯州的历史。
2.OnwhichdayarevisitorsallowedtoleavetheAlamoat7p.m.?
A.Monday,July12.
B.Friday,October15.
C.Saturday,August14.
D.Sunday,September12.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据VisitationHours部分的游览时间可知,Alamo夏季六月至八月的周五和周六的开放时间延长至晚上七点。
3.WhereistheAlamo’sparkinglot?
A.OnAvenueE.
B.OnCommerceStreet.
C.NexttoInterstate37.
D.NexttoHoustonStreet.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据DirectionsfromInterstate37部分的路线指示“5.GotoHoustonStreet.6.Turnright.7.GototheAlamoPlaza.8.Parkinthefreeparkinglot.”可知,Alamo的停车场位于HoustonStreet附近。
