From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore, nature is everywhere you're not looking in some of Earth's most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train - or a short drive- away from the annoying crowds.  Here are a few favorites to get you going:
Mount Hollywood Trail, Los Angeles
It's not a skyscraper or a Ferris wheel, and there's no expensive restaurant up top. But if you want an absolutely unforgettable, no-admission-charged, 360-degree view of the entire Los Angeles region , it's yours. All you have to do is walk a little. One of the preferred exercise routes, the Mount Hollywood Trail, is easily accessed from the parking lot of the famous Griffith Observatory; you see what you get at the end of this steep 1.5-mile trail, which winds its way through the Griffith Park wilds up to the mountain's 1,640-foot peak.
Bronx River, New York
It may not be on your Top 10 list of things to do when you finally get to the Big Apple, but exploring the almost-secret river that flows through one of New York's most mysterious boroughs (自治市) is an unforgettable experience. The Bronx River Alliance, a non-profit group that has worked tirelessly to bring the much-abused river back to life , operates cycling and canoeing trips along the river, from the rugged Hunts Point section down near the harbor on up through the borough.
Southern Islands, Singapore
Believe it or not, tightly packed Singapore does have plenty of open space left . There are actual trails right in the middle of everything, if you know where to look . But to really get away from it all, the Southern Islands, a small group of little green dots just off the city-state's southern shoreline, are just the thing.
Lee Valley, London
This East London river valley changed last summer, when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park, built directly in the middle of the valley. Inside the park, beautifully landscaped sections quickly became a favorite relaxation spot for games goers. At present, you'll find miles of walking paths worth exploring. Start at the Waltham Cross train and follow the signposted walking route southbound, guiding you past important historic industrial areas, through interesting city neighborhoods, past the western side of Olympic Park and on to the Thames.
小題1:If someone wants to enjoy an unforgettable experience for free , he can go to ______.
A.Mount Hollywood Trail and Bronx River
B.Mount Hollywood Trail and Southern Islands
C.Lee Valley and Southern Islands
D.Bronx River and Lee Valley
小題2:The writer of the passage wants to ________.
A.inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big cities
B.a(chǎn)ppeal to more people to outdoor adventure
C.recommend several historical spots to readers
D.present various approach to outdoor adventure
小題3:We know from the passage ________.
A.it’s difficult to find a proper trail in packed Singapore
B.the Thames is not far away from the East London river valley
C.The Bronx River Alliance has succeeded in running the river
D.you may have trouble reaching the Mount Hollywood Trail

小題1:A
小題2:A
小題3:B

試題分析:文章主要講解了在世界上即使最擁擠的城市也可以找到大自然的存在,主要介紹了四處值得參觀和做戶外運(yùn)動的地方。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)題。文章第二自然段But if you want an absolutely unforgettable, no-admission-charged, 360-degree view of the entire Los Angeles region 及第三自然段The Bronx River Alliance, a non-profit group可知Mount Hollywood Trail和The Bronx River是免費(fèi)的,故選A
小題2:推斷題。文章第一自然段Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train - or a short drive- away from the annoying crowds. 只需幾站路或是開一會兒車就可以遠(yuǎn)離這些煩人的擁擠人群,可知作者告訴大家在擁擠的城市也可以找到自然,故選A
小題3:推斷題。文章最后一段,第一句This East London river valley changed last summer, when anyone near a television got an eyeful of Olympic Park, built directly in the middle of the valley. 東倫敦河峽谷去年夏天改變了,人們可以在電視機(jī)前對奧林匹克公園一飽眼福,它直接就建在峽谷的中央。和最后一句可知,泰晤士河與東倫敦河峽谷相距不遠(yuǎn),故選B
點(diǎn)評:本文文脈清晰,結(jié)構(gòu)很好把握。說明文是歷年高考很常見的文體,對于科技類的說明文比較難,而對于說物的文體較容易。本文中,把握好一個中心即介紹了四處休閑的地方。同時,此類文章中推斷題要理解作者寫作的意圖,本文中是即使最擁擠的城市也可以找到大自然的存在。
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