(2019·江苏高考·A)
Whatever your age or interests, Buxton has something to see or do to make your visit truly memorable.
High energy
If you desire physical activities, you can choose activities from swimming to horse riding. Explore the heights with Go Ape, the high wire forest adventure course, or journey beneath the earth at Poole’s Cavern. And don’t forget: we are surrounded by a natural playground just perfect for walking, caving, climbing and cycling.
High minded
Buxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and you’ll find much to suit all tastes with art, music, opera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and Green Man Gallery. There
are plenty of opportunities for the creative person to become involved, including workshops and events.
Keeping the kids happy
Children love the small train and playgrounds in the Pavilion Gardens and there’s plenty more to explore at the Buxton Museum. There’s a new indoor play centre, plus the special events and workshops, and others during school holiday periods.
【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。短文向游客介绍了去巴克斯顿旅游时一些可以去的景点及相关信息。
1. If you want to take an underground journey, which place is the best choice?
A. Poole’s Cavern. B. Pavilion Gardens.
C. Buxton Museum. D. Green Man Gallery.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。由High energy中的“. . . journey beneath the earth at Poole’s Cavern”可知, 在 Poole’s Cavern, 可以在地下旅行, 也就是乘坐地铁旅行。所以如果你想乘地铁旅行, Poole’s Cavern是你最好的选择。故A选项正确。
2. Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre is special because it offers .
A. rides in small trains
B. courses in modern arts
C. artistic and cultural activities
D. basic courses in horse riding
【解析】选C。细节理解题。由High minded中的“Buxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and you’ll find much to suit all tastes with art, music, opera, and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and Green Man Gallery”可知, Buxton 以其丰富的文化生活而自豪, 在Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre和Green Man Gallery, 你将发现许多适合各种品味的艺术、音乐、歌剧和表演艺术。所以Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre特别是因为它提供艺术和文化活动。故C选项正确。
