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【題目】In addition to seeing wonderful films, one of the joys of coming to the Quad Cinema is to hang out in the area. The Quad Cinema is located right in the heart of Greenwich Village, perhaps the most charming and interesting neighborhood in the city. Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad Cinema:

Washington Square Park

As one of the best－known of New York City's 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark in the Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village, as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Come on a Sunday when it's most lively and festive.

New York University

It surrounds Washington Square. See the wonderful Bobst Library and visit the amazing bookstores. NYU is now considered one of the most powerful universities in the world.

Judson Memorial Church

Located in the south of Washington Square between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park, this beautiful church was completed in 1892. The Judson Memorial Church is most famous for its vocal participation in social events.

Washington Mews

It is a hidden, private street in New York City between Fifth Avenue and University Place, just north of Washington Square Park. It was first developed as a mews(馬廄街) that serviced horses from homes in the area. Since the 1950s the former stables have served as housing, offices and other facilities for New York University.

Jefferson Market Courthouse

Built in 1833 as a market, it was later changed to a courthouse, and in the 1950s it wasemptied and close to being destroyed. It was saved and turned into a library. Many consider it to be the most beautiful building in the village.

【1】What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?

A. To suggest the Quad Cinema is the best place.

B. To introduce some attractions around the Quad Cinema.

C. To show the Quad Cinema attracts a lot of customers.

D. To tell readers to enjoy their life fully.

【2】Where is the Judson Memorial Church?

A. In the south of Washington Square.

B. Behind Washington Square Park.

C. Opposite Thompson Street.

D. Close to New York University.

【3】When Washington Mews came into being, ________.

A. it was designed for a university

B. it was intended for keeping horses

C. it was used as a park for horses

D. it was filled with free facilities

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】C

【解析】

試題分析：文章主要介紹了Quad Cinema附近的五處景點(diǎn)。在Quad Cinema，人們不僅可以欣賞精彩的影片，還可以在附近閑逛。

【1】B寫(xiě)作意圖題。根據(jù)首段“Here are some attractions we recommend, all within a comfortable walk from the Quad Cinema”可知，文章主要介紹了Quad Cinema附近的一些景點(diǎn)，故選B。

【2】A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Judson Memorial Church”定位到第三個(gè)小標(biāo)題，根據(jù)“Located in the south of Washington Square between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, opposite Washington Square Park”可知，Judson Memorial Church在華盛頓廣場(chǎng)的南邊，在Thompson Street和Sullivan Street之間，在華盛頓廣場(chǎng)公園的對(duì)面，故選A。

【3】C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Washington Mew”定位到第四個(gè)小標(biāo)題，根據(jù)“It was first developed as a mews(馬廄街) that serviced horses from homes in the area.”可知，Washington Mew剛形成時(shí)主要為當(dāng)?shù)厝思茵B(yǎng)的馬服務(wù)，故選C。