Question

SUZHOU-Jinji Lake has become the latest Chinese landmark to enjoy global fame.

The lake was ranked one of the most popular Chinese scenic spots for its highest search rate during the Labor Day holiday, according to statistics revealed by China Central Television. During this year’s Labor Day holiday, Jinji Lake attracted 287,400 visitors.

Located in Suzhou Industrial Park, the lake is China’s largest urban lake and is home to a great number of cultural, entertainment, commercial and business facilities.

Jinji Lake has earned high praise around the world. In 2013, it received about 9.77 million tourists, increasing by 47.76% from the year before and ranking first among major attractions in Suzhou.

The lake area was designed by EDAW, a United States architectural firm that has worked with Disney theme parks, as well as eight other themed attractions in Suzhou, including Harmony Times Square, the Ferris Wheel Park, the musical fountain, Ligongdi, Linglong Bay, Lakeside Street, the water corridor with art and culture facilities , and Jinji Lake Bridge.

A tourism app for Jinji Lake, providing information about transportation, food, accommodation and other resources in the area is available to the public.

1.According to the report, how many themed attractions are there in Suzhou?

A.Only one B. Eight

C. Ten D. Nine

2.What’s the number of the tourists in Jinji Lake in 2011?

A．bout 9.77 million B. About 4.67 million

C. About 6.61 million D. About 287,400

3.Which one is NOT right about Jinji Lake?

A.Jinji Lake won the highest search rate during this year’s May Day holiday.

B.It is the largest urban lake in China.

C.It has been home to cultural, entertainment, commercial and business facilities.

D.It was built by a United States architectural company.

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.C

3.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍苏州的金鸡湖景区。文章介绍了金鸡湖的地位优势和赢得的赞誉；文章还介绍了金鸡湖设计者的一些成就和旅游小册子的情况。

1.The lake area was designed by EDAW, a United States architectural firm that has worked with Disney theme parks, as well as eight other themed attractions in Suzhou, including Harmony Times Square, the Ferris Wheel Park, the musical fountain, Ligongdi, Linglong Bay, Lakeside Street, the water corridor with art and culture facilities , and Jinji Lake Bridge的描述可知，苏州一共有9个主题景点。故选D。

2.短文In 2013, it received about 9.77 million tourists, increasing by 47.76% from the year before的描述可知，2013年的游客数量比以前增加了47.76%。根据计算可知应选C。

3.3】细节理解题。根据短文The lake area was designed by EDAW, a United States architectural firm的描述可知，金鸡湖是由一家美国建筑公司设计的，而不是建造。故选D。

考点：新闻报道类短文阅读。