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1. Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump
The Macao Tower,338. meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as gambling, eating and entertainment. One of the famous activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the skywalk on the 57th floor-it’s still remarkable. Grab this chance and tick off this item on your bucket list.
2. Grab a traditional Portuguese dinner
Macao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply into many corners of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.
3. Visit a museum
Macao, as a tiny little city with only an area of 30. 5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.
4. Selfie (自拍) at the Ruins of St. Paul
The Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three fires in 1595, 1601 and1835, the church was seriously damaged. Surprisingly, after the rebuilding and fires, the huge front part and the front stairway remain unburned.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about Macao Tower according to the passage?
A. There are many activities in Macao Tower.
B. The bungee jump there holds a record in the world.
C. It is a thrilling place to go.
D. The skywalk is 233 meters high.
2. What happened to the Ruins of St. Paul?
A. Cultural heritage is preserved here.
B. It has experienced several fires.
C. It is totally ruined by the fires.
D. It is still well reserved.
3. The text probably comes from ________.
A. A textbook B. An advertisement C. A travel magazine D. A research paper
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了去澳门旅游时,可以参观的景点和可以参加的活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. (AJ哈克特澳门塔蹦极跳高233米,是世界上商业蹦极跳最高的吉尼斯世界纪录)”以及“If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the skywalk on the 57th floor-it’s still remarkable. (如果你没有足够的勇气跳那么高,你可以试试57楼的天桥,它仍然很了不起)”可知,D选项将The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump和skywalk的数据混淆了;即D选项与原文不符。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词“Ruins of St. Paul”可以定位到文章最后一段;根据“However, after three fires in 1595, 1601 and1835, the church was seriously damaged. (然而,在1595年、1601年和1835年的三次火灾之后,教堂遭到严重破坏)”可知,教堂遭遇了三次火灾,且遭到严重破坏;B选项意为“它遭受了好几次火灾”,与此处原文相符。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文中的四个段落前的小标题“Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump(澳门塔AJ哈克特蹦极)”,“Grab a traditional Portuguese dinner(吃一顿传统的葡萄牙晚餐)”,“Visit a museum(参观博物馆)”,“Selfie (自拍) at the Ruins of St. Paul (在圣保罗的废墟上自拍)”可知,本文主要介绍了到澳门旅游时,可以吃和玩的地方。由此可知,本文可能来自一本旅游杂志。故选C项。