Visit New York City with your kids where there are numerous things to do which will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.
●The Whispering Gallery
Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. Kids can get a lot of fun there. Once inside the gallery, place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of them to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence and the person at the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.
E.42nd St. New York, NY 10017
212-771-5322
grandcentralterminal.com
●American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869. In addition to its impressive exhibits, permanent attractions bring the cool feeling to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and take in the impressive dinosaur skeletons. And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids on the fragility (脆弱) of the ocean.
Central Park West at 79th St. New York, NY 10024
212-769-5606
amnh.org
●The Scholastic Store
Most parents want their children to read, and moreover, to enjoy reading. The Scholastic Store helps to make that wish a reality by publishing well-written stories that appeal to children, such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, the Magic School Bus and Harry Potter, the Scholastic Store will delight your children.
557 Broadway. New York, NY 10012
212-343-6100
scholastic.com
●Ellen’s Stardust Diner
The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. A diverse menu will satisfy every one’s appetite. Arugula salads, grilled cheese burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. The hall of beauty queens, a drive-in theatre can add to the unique dining experience.
1650 Broadway, corner of 51st St. New York, NY 10019
212-956-5151
ellensstardustdiner.com
小题1:In addition to your favorite food in Ellen’s Stardust Diner, you can also ________.
A．make some good friends
B．meet many beautiful queens
C．receive the first-class service
D．enjoy some entertaining programs小题2:Which of the following websites helps kids learn about ancient animals?
A．ellensstardustdiner.com
B．grandcentralterminal.com
C．amnh.org
D．scholastic.com小题3:The author has written this text probably for ________.
A．children
B．parents
C．educators
D．teachers
小题1:D
小题2:C
小题3:B
题目分析：文章介绍纽约的一些可供父母带孩子游玩的娱乐项目，和它们的一些相关信息。
小题1:细节题：从最后一部分的句子：The hall of beauty queens, a drive-in theatre can add to the unique dining experience. 可知在Ellen’s Stardust Diner，除了可以吃美食，还可以享受一些娱乐活动。选D
小题2:细节题：在第二则广告中的句子;They can enter the Fossil Halls and take in the impressive dinosaur skeletons. 可知在这儿可以了解古代动物的信息，网址是amnh.org ，选C
小题3:细节题：从第一段的句子：Visit New York City with your kids where there are numerous things to do which will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.可知your指的是父母。选B
点评：文章介绍纽约的一些可供父母带孩子游玩的娱乐项目，和它们的一些相关信息。属于信息筛选类短文，文本所给信息非常丰富，要求考生从中选出适合题目要求的信息。解此类题目时，考生可以先阅读题目和选项，了解具体要求，然后再仔细阅读文章，认真筛选甄别，这样的阅读就有的放矢，可以大大提高阅读的速度和效率。