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If you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.
The World of Theater: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!
The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.
The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.
The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, lasagna in little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere, there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.
The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue (雕塑) of Liberty? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park? Only in New York!
1. From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is most likely to be the name of a famous .
A. actor B. painter
C. cook D. musician
2. Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?
A. To enjoy a Beethoven concert. B. To taste the finest French coq au vin.
C. To see the Statue of Liberty. D. To eat Roast Beijing Duck.
3. This passage may be taken from .
A. a handbook for English learners B. a pocketbook for businessmen
C. a guidebook for foreign travellers D. a storybook for local readers
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C
【解析】
本文属于说明文，文章介绍了世界城市纽约的剧院、音乐、艺术、饮食及独特的景观。 。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第三段The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.可知，在美术世界一行，我们可以看到Rembrandt这个名人，那么他应该是一位美术上的名人，选项符合的只有B项，意思为画家，故本题选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段The World of Sights: What other city has a statue of Liberty(自由女神像), a Rockefeller Centre or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park, only in New York.可知，在纽约只能看自由女神像，故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段If you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.可知，本文的第一段提到美国纽约拥有一切，是值得玩得好地方，介绍纽约很多好的东西，所以作者的意思是劝读者到纽约去参观游览，故本题选C。
