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America’s Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Spring
Washington, D. C.
Every spring, Washington, D. C. is blanketed in pink with cherry blossoms. To celebrate the event, come to the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which takes place from the last week in March to the second week in April. You can view the flowers or take part in festival events.
Charleston, South Carolina
No list of beautiful spring cities would be complete without mention of Charleston, South Carolina. Delight in hanging plants, cobblestone streets, and historical castles. And because of year-round pleasant temperatures, you might even hit a beach day in March or April.
North Cascades National Park, Washington
The North Cascades is home to everything from mountains to forests to grassland, and the scenery changes seasonally. In spring—the snow disappears to bring strong waterfalls, and wildflowers spot the land. Different areas will present totally unique plants, so give yourself a few days to take in the sights.
Central Park, New York
New York is the city that never sleeps, no matter what the season, but springtime is the best time to take a walk through Central Park. It is one of the most filmed locations in the world. A spring time promises walks past Victorian houses, a brief visit to ancient shops, and of course long walks by the lake.
【语篇概述】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在春天美国最漂亮的四个地方。
21. Which is the best time to visit Washington, D. C. ?
A. March 15. B. April 1.
C. March 8. D. April 28.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第一段的“which takes place from the last week in March to the second week in April. ”可知参观华盛顿的最佳时间是三月的最后一周到四月的前两周, 故可知B项正确。
22. Charleston is worth a visit in spring for ______.
A. cherry blossoms and various celebrations
B. pleasant weather and historical castles
C. strong waterfalls and wild flowers
D. Victorian houses, old shops, and long walks
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第二段的“Delight in hanging plants, cobblestone streets, and historical castles. And because of year-round pleasant temperatures. ”可知, Charleston值得在春天一观的原因是宜人的天气和有历史性的城堡。
23. If Tom is interested in movies, he may visit ______.
A. Central Park, New York
B. North Cascades National Park
C. Charleston
D. Washington, D. C.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第四段的“It is one of the most filmed locations in the world. ”可知纽约的中央公园是世界上被拍摄最多的地方之一, 由此可推知, 如果Tom对电影感兴趣, 可以去纽约的中央公园。
