A
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about visiting Hong Kong:
Q: When is the best time to visit Hong kong?
A: Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September can be hot. About 80% of Hong Kong’s rainfall occurs between May and September, with August usually the wettest month.
Q: Do I need a visa to visit Hong Kong?
A: Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for period of seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. You may check with the Hong Kong Immigration Department for details of visa requirements.
Q: How is the local public transport?
A: Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system, with most transportation air-conditioned. Depending on where you are going, you have a choice of subway, trains, buses, trams, ferries and taxis. The clean and efficient means of transport cover all areas of Hong Kong, and have signs in English and Chinese.
Q: Is Hong Kong safe for visitors?
A: Yes, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world even at night, when people may walk alone with confidence. To ensure your stay is a pleasant one, always take care of your belongings.
Q: Is English widely spoken?
A: Yes, particularly in places frequently visited by visitors. You should have no problems= communicating with people in most hotels, shops, restaurants and even taxis.
1. The underlined word “wettest” in the first paragraph can be replaced by ________?
A. It rains a lot B. It’s quite cold
C. It’s sunny D. It’s windy
2. If you want to enjoy pleasant weather, when can you visit Hong Kong?
A. In spring or summer. B. In autumn or winter.
C. In spring or autumn. D. In summer or winter.
3. How many of' Hong Kong's means of transport are mentioned?
A. Four. B. Five.
C. Six. D. Seven.
4. What can we know about Hong Kong from the FAQs?
A. Visas are required for many visitors to Hong Kong.
B. Hong Kong is a safe place for visiting.
C. The use of English is quite limited.
D. The public transport means have signs in Chinese only.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了与香港旅游有关的五个经常被询问的问题，涉及旅游时间、交通方式以及安全信息等内容。
【1题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词前半句“About 80% of Hong Kong’s rainfall occurs between May and September(香港约80%的降雨发生在五月至九月之间)”可知，因为香港约80%的降雨发生在五月至九月之间，而八月在这期间，因为降水多，由此可知，八月通常是最潮湿的月份，所以划线单词 “wettest”的意思是“潮湿的”，也就是说八月雨下得最多。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一个问题下“ It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February(从九月中旬到二月底，这里气候温和)”可知，因为九月中旬到二月底的香港气候温和，由此可知，如果你想享受宜人的天气，你可以在秋季或冬季参观香港。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Q: How is the local public transport?中“Depending on where you are going, you have a choice of subway, trains, buses, trams, ferries and taxis.( 根据你要去的地方，你可以选择地铁、火车、公共汽车、有轨电车、渡船和出租车。)”可知，文章中提到了香港的六种交通方式，分别是：地铁、火车、公共汽车、有轨电车、渡船和出租车。故选C。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据Q: Is Hong Kong safe for visitors?中“Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world even at night, when people may walk alone with confidence. (香港是世界上最安全的城市之一，即使在晚上，人们也可以自信地独自行走。)”可知，香港是一个安全的旅游地点。故选B。
