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(2021·山西省重点中学高三联考)
Singapore is a very modern country in Southeast Asia.If you've been traveling in its capital city，Singapore，it can be a shock to the system when it comes to accommodation prices.For backpackers they have no choice but to stay outside of the central area.If you are a visitor，I think it's best to stay in the historic central area to make the most of your time.For firsttimers I have put together this list of the best areas to stay in Singapore.
Chinatown
Chinatown is where the original community of Chinese immigrants settled in Singapore.The area is lined with Chinese stores，markets，and great places to eat for all budgets.It lies next to the downtown area and there is a variety of accommodation choices，from hostels(招待所) to 5star hotels.
Little India
Little India is where most of the original Indian migrants made their home.Today it is still famous for temples，markets，and lots of places to eat delicious Indian foods.It's the most popular spot for backpackers and there are some good midrange choices here.
Kampong Glam
A short walk from Little India is the Kampong Glam area.This is where Arab traders set up shop，with street names such as Haji Lane，Baghdad St.and Arab St.The neighborhood is now one of the trendiest in Singapore.
Changi Airport
With one of the biggest airports in the region the chances are you might just be passing without time to stay.Changi Airport is awarded as one of the best in the world，so if you have to do an overnighter at an airport then you could do worse than do at Changi.I didn't get any sleep but it was an enjoyable stay for an airport.
语篇解读： 作者为初到新加坡的人提供住宿的建议。
1．What will make backpackers disappointed in Singapore?
A．The system of accommodation.
B．The high charges of the hotels.
C．The remote location of the hotels.
D．The accommodation with poor facilities.
B [考查细节理解。根据第一段的“it can be a shock to the system when it comes to accommodation prices.For backpackers they have no choice but to stay outside of the central area”可知，在住宿价格方面，新加坡可能会对该体系造成冲击，背包客不得不住在郊外的地方。由此可知，高昂的住宿费迫使这些背包客远离市中心，给他们带来了不便，故选B。]
2．Which area is close to the center of Singapore?
A．Chinatown. B．Little India.
C．Changi Airport. D．Kampong Glam.
A [考查细节理解。根据题干中的“close to the center of Singapore”可把解题线索定位到Chinatown部分中的“It lies next to the downtown area”，故选A。]
3．What do we know about Changi Airport?
A．It witnesses a noisy environment.
B．It offers passengers worse service.
C．It is the biggest airport in Singapore.
D．It has gained a fairly good reputation.
D [考查细节理解。根据Changi Airport部分中的“Changi Airport is awarded as one of the best in the world，so if you have to do an overnighter at an airport then you could do worse than do at Changi”可知，该机场被评为世界上最好的机场之一，即有着很好的名声，故选D。]
