From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore, nature is everywhere you're not looking in some of Earth's most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train - or a short drive- away from the annoying crowds. Here are a few favorites to get you going:
Mount Hollywood Trail, Los Angeles
It's not a skyscraper or a Ferris wheel, and there's no expensive restaurant up top. But if you want an absolutely unforgettable, no-admission-charged, 360-degree view of the entire Los Angeles region , it's yours. All you have to do is walk a little. One of the preferred exercise routes, the Mount Hollywood Trail, is easily accessed from the parking lot of the famous Griffith Observatory; you see what you get at the end of this steep 1.5-mile trail, which winds its way through the Griffith Park wilds up to the mountain's 1,640-foot peak.
Bronx River, New York
It may not be on your Top 10 list of things to do when you finally get to the Big Apple, but exploring the almost-secret river that flows through one of New York's most mysterious boroughs (自治市) is an unforgettable experience. The Bronx River Alliance, a non-profit group that has worked tirelessly to bring the much-abused river back to life , operates cycling and canoeing trips along the river, from the rugged Hunts Point section down near the harbor on up through the borough.
Southern Islands, Singapore
Believe it or not, tightly packed Singapore does have plenty of open space left . There are actual trails right in the middle of everything, if you know where to look . But to really get away from it all, the Southern Islands, a small group of little green dots just off the city-state's southern shoreline, are just the thing.
Lee Valley, London
This East London river valley changed last summer, when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park, built directly in the middle of the valley. Inside the park, beautifully landscaped sections quickly became a favorite relaxation spot for games goers. At present, you'll find miles of walking paths worth exploring. Start at the Waltham Cross train and follow the signposted walking route southbound, guiding you past important historic industrial areas, through interesting city neighborhoods, past the western side of Olympic Park and on to the Thames.
【小题1】If someone wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience for free , he can go to ______.
| A．Mount Hollywood Trail and Bronx River |
| B．Mount Hollywood Trail and Southern Islands |
| C．Lee Valley and Southern Islands |
| D．Bronx River and Lee Valley |
| A．inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big cities |
| B．appeal to more people to outdoor adventure |
| C．recommend several historical spots to readers |
| D．present various approach to outdoor adventure |
| A．it’s difficult to find a proper trail in packed Singapore |
| B．the Thames is not far away from the East London river valley |
| C．The Bronx River Alliance has succeeded in running the river |
| D．you may have trouble reaching the Mount Hollywood Trail |
【小题1】A
【小题2】A
【小题3】B
解析试题分析：文章主要讲解了在世界上即使最拥挤的城市也可以找到大自然的存在，主要介绍了四处值得参观和做户外运动的地方。
【小题1】细节题。文章第二自然段But if you want an absolutely unforgettable, no-admission-charged, 360-degree view of the entire Los Angeles region 及第三自然段The Bronx River Alliance, a non-profit group可知Mount Hollywood Trail和The Bronx River是免费的，故选A
【小题2】推断题。文章第一自然段Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train - or a short drive- away from the annoying crowds. 只需几站路或是开一会儿车就可以远离这些烦人的拥挤人群，可知作者告诉大家在拥挤的城市也可以找到自然，故选A
【小题3】推断题。文章最后一段，第一句This East London river valley changed last summer, when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park, built directly in the middle of the valley. 东伦敦河峡谷去年夏天改变了，人们可以在电视机前对奥林匹克公园一饱眼福，它直接就建在峡谷的中央。和最后一句可知，泰晤士河与东伦敦河峡谷相距不远，故选B
考点：日常生活类说明文
点评：本文文脉清晰，结构很好把握。说明文是历年高考很常见的文体，对于科技类的说明文比较难，而对于说物的文体较容易。本文中，把握好一个中心即介绍了四处休闲的地方。同时，此类文章中推断题要理解作者写作的意图，本文中是即使最拥挤的城市也可以找到大自然的存在。
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