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【题目】Popular Las Vegas Day Trips by Car

Going to Las Vegas? Here are some nearby places you can drive to while you are there.

Bonnie Springs Ranch

It is one of the best places to rent a horse and see the red canyon(峡谷).It has a large stable area where guided horseback rides are offered. And it also has a restaurant and western theme shows.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum

If you are looking for a fun day trip, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City should be at the top of your list. If you want to see Boulder City, be sure to visit during weekends when the museum runs touring trains along the Boulder City branch line. Various presentations, lectures and child-friendly exhibits are offered from Monday to Friday.

Mount Charleston

Fresh air and silence are what you will find at the top of the state’s 8th highest mountain located 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Mount Charleston feels a million miles away from the city. Things to do include hiking, mountain biking, camping and sightseeing. During the winter the mountains are the perfect place to play in the snow.

China ranch

It is a hidden treasure that is way off the beaten path. Along with a gift shop and bakery, China Ranch is a great place to go hiking. It is located in the Amargosa River Valley. This area is protected as a national wild and scenic river and one of the few places where the river flows above ground.

【1】What can visitors do in Bonnie Springs Ranch?

A.Play by the riverB.Go hiking

C.Enjoy horse ridingD.Camp with their family

【2】When can visitors experience train rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum?

A.On Fridays.B.On Sundays.

C.On MondaysD.On Tuesdays

【3】Where can visitors buy a gift?

A.In mount CharlestonB.In China ranch

C.In Bonnie Springs RanchD.In the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】B

【解析】

本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了游客可以开车前往拉斯维加斯附近的一些地方进行一日游。

【1】细节理解题。根据Bonnie Springs Ranch中的“It has a large stable area where guided horseback rides are offered.”可知，Bonnie Springs Ranch有一个养马场，它可提供有向导服务的骑马活动。即游客在Bonnie Springs Ranch可以享受骑马旅行。故选C。

【2】细节理解题。根据The Nevada State Railroad Museum中的“be sure to visit during weekends when the museum runs touring trains along the Boulder City branch line”可知，在周末时博物馆会沿着Boulder City的铁路支线运行旅游列车，请游客在周末时去参观。结合选项可知游客可以在星期天去内华达州铁路博物馆体验火车旅行。故选B。

【3】细节理解题。根据China ranch中的“Along with a gift shop and bakery, China Ranch is a great place to go hiking.”可知，除了礼品店和面包店，China ranch也是远足的理想之地。因此游客可以在China ranch购买礼物。故选B。

细节理解题简述

提问文章细节的选择题是阅读理解题中的常见题型，用来考查考生对文章内涵（即事件发生的时间、地点、人物、发展过程和结局等方面）的理解。

如何回答细节理解题？

提问文章细节的选择题一般针对文章中某个特定细节或涉及若干细节。一般来说，围绕文章细节的命题大部分题目都可以在原文中找到答案，或者需要稍微变通一下，寻找文中关键词的同义词或释意，这是表层理解。例如小题1：根据Bonnie Springs Ranch中的“It has a large stable area where guided horseback rides are offered.”可知，Bonnie Springs Ranch有一个养马场，它可提供有向导服务的骑马活动。即游客在Bonnie Springs Ranch可以享受骑马旅行。故选C。小题2：根据The Nevada State Railroad Museum中的“be sure to visit during weekends when the museum runs touring trains along the Boulder City branch line”可知，在周末时博物馆会沿着Boulder City的铁路支线运行旅游列车，请游客在周末时去参观。结合选项可知游客可以在星期天去内华达州铁路博物馆体验火车旅行。故选B。