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If you love animals, chances are that you've been to several zoos or aquariums (水族馆), and you may have even planned a family getaway around a new zoo.If you're looking for some suggestions, the online review community TripAdvisor recently made a list of America's top 10 zoos.You might be surprised that some of the nation's most popular zoos are located in small or midsize cities around the country.The following are four of these top zoos.
Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha
Never heard of Henry Doorly Zoo? TripAdvisor reviewers didn't just rank (排列) it No.1 in the country; they ranked it the No.1 zoo in the world.There are kinds of interesting activities and programs in this zoo and its aquarium.You won't be disappointed if you visit it.
San Diego Zoo in San Diego
Considered by many people to be a special zoo, San Diego Zoo supports the concept (概念) of openair, cageless shows that recreate natural animal environments, with different animal species living side by side.If you want to know how animals live naturally in the wild, don't miss it.
St.Louis Zoo in St.Louis
It began as a single show during the 1904 World's Fair (世博会)．Now it has grown to be St.Louis Zoo with over 700 different animal species.If you've got little ones, don't miss this children's zoo.
Memphis Zoo in Memphis
This zoo has a history of over one hundred years.It is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species, including the giant panda.In 2008, Memphis Zoo was chosen to be the No.1 zoo in the US on TripAdvisor.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国的四家顶级动物园。
21．According to the passage, we know that Henry Doorly Zoo .
A．is the largest zoo in the world
B．sits in a small city
C．has an aquarium in it
D．is always the No.1 zoo in America
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的There are kinds of interesting activities and programs in this zoo and its aquarium.可知，Henry Doorly动物园里面有个水族馆。故选C。
22．Why is San Diego Zoo considered to be special?
A．It is free for the public.
B．Animals are not kept in cages there.
C．People can get close to wild animals there.
D．It has the highest number of animal species.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的openair, cageless shows that recreate natural animal environments和If you want to know how animals live naturally in the wild, don't miss it.可知，圣地亚哥动物园的动物不关在笼子里。故选B。
23．Which zoo is the best choice for your kids to visit?
A．Henry Doorly Zoo. B．San Diego Zoo.
C．St.Louis Zoo. D．Memphis Zoo.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的If you've got little ones, don't miss this children's zoo.可知，St.Louis Zoo是个儿童动物园，最适合孩子们。故选C。
