Question

With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums and skyscrapers, there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.
This is why our team of real, life-long New Yorkers have created the New York Pass. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in. In 2012, New York Passes have been used over 2,500,000 times. Get your Pass today and join the big savings it offers:

Product	Original Price
One-day adult pass
One-day child pass   (age 4-12)	60
Two-day adult pass
Two-day child pass   (age 4-12)	110
Three-day adult   pass
Three-day child   pass (age 4-12)	140
Seven-day adult   pass
Seven-day child   pass (age 4-12)	165

1. 1.
   The purpose of this passage is to _________
   1. A.
      promote New York Pass
   2. B.
      introduce New York Pass
   3. C.
      introduce New York attractions
   4. D.
      show New York attractions tickets fee
2. 2.
   What could be the lowest price for a Three-day adult pass and a Two-day child pass?
   1. A.
      $290
   2. B.
      $246.5
   3. C.
      $263
   4. D.
      $ 273.5
3. 3.
   Which of the following is true about New York Pass?
   1. A.
      Its holders can save up to $1300 entrance fees
   2. B.
      Its holders needn’t pay for the attractions it covers
   3. C.
      Its holders needn’t queue to enter the attractions it covers
   4. D.
      It can be picked up at Times Square at any time after you order it
4. 4.
   The underlined phrase “are entitled to” most probably means “are given________ of”
   1. A.
      the name
   2. B.
      the privilege
   3. C.
      the title
   4. D.
      the honor

Answer 1

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试题分析：本文是一则广告，介绍了在纽约旅游的时候，可以拥有New York Pass，在文章中详细描述了New York Pass在各方面的优惠措施。对New York Pass进行了宣传和推广。
1.A 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段. If you want to discover the best of what this amazing city offers as well as save time and money during your visit, the New York Pass is something you should be interested in. In 2012, New York Passes have been used over 2,500,000 times. Get your Pass today and join the big savings it offers:可知New York Pass在解决时间和金钱方面有很大的作用，说明本文主要是为了推广New York Pass，故A正确。
2.C 细节题。根据表格中Three-day adult pass价格是110。而Special Offer: 15% Off 3 and 7 Day Passes中提及3-7天有百分之15的折扣，所以Three-day adult pass又百分之15的折扣。故一起的价格是$263.故C正确。
3. B 细节题。根据表格第一格Free Entry to best attractions in NYC，可知持有New York Pass的人在进入一下景点时是免费的。故B正确。
4.B 猜测词义题。根据Line skipping privileges
As a New York Pass holder, you are entitled to fast track entry to some of New York City’s busiest attractions中的Line skipping privilege可知作为New York Pass的持有者，在一些地方你是有特权的。故B正确。
考点：考察广告类短文阅读