Unit 3 Travel journal高考试卷分块专练.阅读理解APhiladelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some familyfriendly attractions.Spruce Street Harbor ParkSpruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront.Visitors can relax in a hammock (吊床), play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess.Dont miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.Blue Cross RiverRinkOffering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross RiverRink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family.Visitors can play on the ninehole minigolf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the onsite (现场的) bar and restaurant all year round.Sesame PlaceBig Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV shows most lovable characters.A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun.Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchesOn summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphias Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three to five minute tales about the colonial (殖民的) era as part of Once Upon a Nation.Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys.Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。介绍了费城四个适合一家人同去的旅游景点。1Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?APeople who are fond of colorful lights.BPeople who want to have a relaxing day.CPeople who have a preference for skating.DPeople who are interested in water activities.解析：选B推理判断题。由第二段介绍的可以在Spruce Street Harbor Park参与的活动可推知，这个地方会吸引想要好好放松的人。2Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?ASesame Place.BBlue Cross RiverRink.CThe Parx Liberty Carousel.DSpruce Street Harbor Park.解析：选A细节理解题。由第四段的“Big Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place”可知选A。3What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?AIt can be visited all year round.BIt has educational significance.CIt is available at a small charge.DIt is aimed at serving the public.解析：选B推理判断题。由最后一段的第一句可知，在Storytelling Benches，专业人士会讲述殖民时代真实的历史故事，故具有教育意义。4What is the text aimed at?ATelling what we can do in some places.BEncouraging people to visit Philadelphia.CRecommending some places for family fun.DComparing some attractions in Philadelphia.解析：选C推理判断题。由第一段可知，作者主要是推荐一些适合一家人去玩乐的地方。BSeveral years ago, I lived in New York and worked for an airline while my family was in Alabama, so I never got back home for Christmas.But one Christmas was different.I had the whole day off, and I spent Christmas Eve with my superior, Mr.Green, and his family.When Christmas morning came, I awoke to a small hand rubbing my face.“Hi，” a little boy whispered.I got downstairs just in time to see the little boys faces as they looked at the pocket Santa Claus (圣诞老人) had left them.At first, their fingers went almost shyly over their toys, which showed their deep belief in the amazing power of Santa Claus.When their inspection had been completed, the two boys dragged everything into the centre of the living room.Delight flooded the room.As their mother began giving out gifts, I wondered what gift I would receive.The children were happily opening packages, but I had received not a single one.At that moment, the younger boy passed me a box, saying, “Jack, it is a gift from Santa Claus for me.But he wont mind my giving it to you, right？” I smiled, knowing the gift was the one I put in the stocking.I thanked him and gave him a big hug.Suddenly, the hostess said, “We havent forgotten you.Look on the tree.” There was an envelope on the tree, addressed to me.I opened it and found a note that read, “You have one year off from your job to do whatever you please, Merry Christmas.” They assured me that it was not some sort of joke.Theyd had a good year and thought it was high time they did something for me.Outside, snow was falling, a usual event for a New York Christmas.I knew I would have a full chance for a new life, not given me by an act of generosity, but by an act of love.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了一个令他暖心、感动的圣诞节。5Why were the children shy when they inspected their toys?AThey didnt gain permission to inspect the gifts.BThey wouldnt like to accept gifts from strangers.CThey thought the gifts were given by Santa Claus.DThey knew the gifts were actually from their dad.解析：选C细节理解题。由第一段的“their fingers went almost shyly over their toys, which showed their deep belief in the amazing power of Santa Claus”可知，孩子们真的以为这些礼物是圣诞老人暗中送给他们的，因此有些羞怯。