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You may be wondering what Shreveport is like as you book your trip.The Hustler breaks down what to know and what to do during your time in the city.
Search for Bigfoot
Located about 20 miles northwest of Shreveport,Caddo Lake has been the location of frequent Bigfoot sightings over the years.Stop by the Whole Foods on 1380 E 70th St,pack up your picnic,take your telescope and spend an attractive afternoon looking for likely animals!
Where to Eat
HerbyK's Restaurant:HerbyK's is one of those classic holeinthewall spots with a legendary reputation,according to Southern Living.
Crawdaddy's Kitchen:It amazes me how truthful people are in writing reviews;this was an awesome meal,according to Twins2Garner,Yelp Review.
Real BBQ (烧烤野餐) and More:Real BBQ and More is a simple roadside barbeque stand in southwestern Shreveport,according to Louisiana Life Travel.
Things to Do in Shreveport
If you're going to have some extra time in Shreveport before or after Vanderbilt's bowl game,you'll want to explore the city.The R.W.Norton Art Gallery is a free museum,which is currently featuring two exhibits:“Enlist! Art Goes to War,1914-1918” and “Scarlett Passions,Bellocq's Storyville”.
For those who are interested in science,SciPort,Louisiana's Science Center,is located in Shreveport.The center holds nearly 300 current exhibits in math,space and science,in addition to an IMAX theater and laser space Dome Planetarium.
The Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum is a popular Shreveport destination,home to an impressively large and diverse collection.
How to Get to Shreveport
If you want to reach Shreveport,your best option might be Shreveport Regional Airport.They offer direct flights to and from a number of major cities in the United States,including Atlanta and Las Vegas.You may need a quick connecting flight,but Shreveport's airport is there and is probably the quickest way to the city.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在Shreveport可以游览的景点、可以就餐的地方和特色餐饮以及往来该地的交通情况。
1.Where will we go if we are interested in the mystery of the natural world?
A.Caddo Lake.
B.The R.W.Norton Art Gallery.
C.SciPort.
D.The Touchstone Wildlife & Art Museum.
A [细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,Caddo Lake曾频繁出现大脚怪,对自然之谜感兴趣的人可以去Caddo Lake。]
2.Why is Real BBQ and More recommended?
A.Visitors can know more about its reputation.
B.Visitors can have a barbecue on the roadside.
C.Visitors can have a picnic in the open air.
D.Visitors can order some awesome meals.
B [细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知,Real BBQ and More是一个路边烧烤摊,游客可以在那儿吃烧烤。]
3.What had we better do as a movie fan if we feel tired after exploring the city?
A.See a movie in SciPort.
B.Go to the free museum.
C.Enjoy diverse collections.
D.Watch an exciting bowl game.
A [细节理解题。根据第七段内容可知,SciPort这个科学中心有IMAX电影院。如果游览城市累了,电影迷还是去SciPort好,可以边看电影边休息。]
4.What can be concluded from the text?
A.Shreveport is in lack of tour resources.
B.Shreveport has a relatively short history.
C.Shreveport has developed movie industry.
D.Shreveport provides convenient air services.
D [推理判断题。根据第二段到倒数第二段可知,Shreveport有野外景点和多个市内旅游场馆,有特色餐饮,并不缺少旅游资源;根据最后一段内容可知,Shreveport当地飞机场与美国多个主要城市有直达航班,那里还提供快速的转接班机,服务便捷。由本文内容无法得知该市历史的长短和电影业的发展情况。]