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Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues (场地). The following places may have a way out. There’s no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues. It’s built right in!
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage
415 E. STREET, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501
Events, like great music are born of inspiration. Featuring a 13,600-square-foot facility that will seat 275 guests with private event space, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience with a rock and twist for each of our guests.
Business Expo Center
1960 S. ANAHEIM WAY, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805
The Business Expo Center is Orange County's important event venue in Anaheim, California. Our flexible 36,000-square-foot expo center is home to space for conferences, trade shows and celebrations. We pride ourselves on providing a memorable experience with excellent flexibility, services, and cost savings. We won’t charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.
Automobile Driving Museum
610 LAIRPORT STREET, EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA 90245
Centrally located in the South Bay beach community of EI Segundo, California, the ADM offers a wonderful venue for private parties and corporate events. Conveniently located 5 minutes south of LAX, right off the 405 and 105 Freeways, the 610 Lairport space has a special feel surrounded by our primary automobile collection. We offer several different venues inside and outside our facility for diverse events. To better our service, reservations are needed.
Yamashiro Hollywood
1999 N. SYCAMORE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90068
Yamashiro Hollywood is a restaurant and therefore, all food and wine must be handled in house. However, guests are allowed to bring in outside wine and champagne for a corkage fee (开瓶费).
1. What can we learn about Business Expo Center?
A. You can enjoy free parking.
B. It’s home to space for music shows.
C. It’s located in Los Angeles, California 92805
D. You can experience high-speed Wi-Fi free of change.
2. Which venue do you need to book in advance?
A. Business Expo Center. B. Yamashiro Hollywood.
C. Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage. D. Automobile Driving Museum.
3. What do the four venues have in common?
A. They are located in the same state.
B. They are open to special events.
C. They enjoy convenient transportation.
D. They offer an exceptional experience and free services.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个可供特殊目的使用的场所，如纪念日、婚礼和聚会等，并对其特点进行了说明。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段尾句We won’t charge customers for on-site parking and provide high-speed Wi-Fi.(我们不会向客户收取现场停车费，并提供高速Wi-Fi)可知，在Business Expo Center你可以免费停车。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的To better our service, reservations are needed.(为了更好地服务，我们需要预订)可知，Automobile Driving Museum需要提前预订。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段Occasions like anniversaries, weddings and reunions call for special event venues (场地). The following places may have a way out. There’s no need to spend money creating atmosphere at special event venues.(像周年纪念日、婚礼和团聚这样的场合需要特殊的活动场所。以下这些地方可能有作用。没有必要花钱在特别活动场所营造气氛)可推断出，文章中四个场所的共同特点就是对特殊活动开放，一些特殊活动可在这些地方举行。故选B项。
