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Monster Zoo
Monster Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, covering more than 15 km squares. It is home to more than 50 species of rare and native animals. The zoo is located 70 km from the city New South Australia.
Monster zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area (繁殖区). Officially open to the public in October 1993, Monster Zoo is now home to more than 500 animals.
Opening Hours
Monster zoo is open daily from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm with last entry at 3: 00 pm. The zoo is open every day of the year, including Christmas Day and all public holidays. The exception to this is if the forecast temperature for Monster Zoo is 40 degrees or above, it will be closed.
To get the most out of your visit we recommend setting aside a minimum of four to five hours to fully enjoy the Monster zoo.
Tickets
?Child (4-14 years old) : AU $ 28. 50
?Adult (15 years old and over) : AU $ 51. 75
?Family / Mini Group: AU $ 132. 75
Meet the Keeper
Monster zoo offers various daily zoo keeper talks and animal feeds that give guests the chance to interact (互动) with our friendly workers and learn about the zoo’s unique residents.
Looking for a more unique animal experience? Consider booking a Behind the Scenes Animal Experience to come face to face with some of our special animal residents.
Café
Ketabi Café is open from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm daily and offers a variety of tasty treats, small snacks and hot meals.
Picnics
For those who prefer to bring their own meals, special picnic areas are available close to the Visitor Center. Please note that due to fire risk, the zoo does not allow for the use of BBQs.
1. What can we learn about the zoo from the text?
A. It is the largest zoo in the world.
B. It is open daily all year except Christmas Day.
C. It is open to the public ten years after it was founded.
D. It is home to more than 500 species of animals.
2. If three young men aged 12, 14 and 19 visit the zoo, how much will they pay?
A. AU $ 155. 25. B. AU $ 108. 75.
C. AU $ 85.25. D. AU $ 132. 75.
3. Where does this text most probably come from?
A. A health newspaper. B. An animal book.
C. A travel website. D. A fashion magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】
本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍动物园Monster Zoo的有关事宜，其中包括Monster Zoo、Opening Hours、Tickets、Meet the Keeper、Café和Picnics。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据Monster Zoo中Monster zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area (繁殖区). Officially open to the public in October 1993,“Monster动物园成立于1983年，是一个繁殖地。1993年10月正式向公众开放，”由此推知，动物园在成立十年后对公众开放。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Tickets中?Child (4-14 years old) : AU $ 28. 50；?Adult (15 years old and over) : AU $ 51. 75；?Family / Mini Group: AU $ 132. 75可知，AU $ 28. 50+ AU $ 28. 50+ AU $ 51. 75= AU $108.75，也就是说“如果三个年龄分别为12岁、14岁和19岁的年轻人参观动物园，他们要付108.75澳元。”故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。本文在介绍动物园Monster Zoo的有关事宜，其中包括Monster Zoo、Opening Hours、Tickets、Meet the Keeper、Café和Picnics，所以这篇文章最有可能来自一个旅游网址。故选C。
【点睛】推理判断题要求在理解原文表面文字信息的基础上，做出一定的推理判断，从而得到文章的隐含意义和深层意义。推理判断题所涉及的内容可能是文中的某一句话，也可能是某几句话，所以，推理题的答案只能是根据原文表面文字信息一步推出的答案：即对原文某一句话或某几句话所作的同义改写或综合。推理判断题的题干中通常含infer,suggest,imply,conclude indicate等标志性词语。本题第1小题，根据Monster Zoo中Monster zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area (繁殖区). Officially open to the public in October 1993,“Monster动物园成立于1983年，是一个繁殖地。1993年10月正式向公众开放，”由此推知，动物园在成立十年后对公众开放。故选C。
