The amazing image shows the world’s largest ever cruise ship, complete with beach pool, shopping mall, rock-climbing walls, outdoor amphitheater(圓形劇場)and New York-style loft suites(套間).The “traveling city” is being built on dry-docks in Finland by Royal Caribbean International, and she is named Oasis of the Seas.
Almost 1,200 feet long, 154 feet wide and rising 213 feet above the water line, the Oasis of the Seas will be able to host 3,000 crew to service every passenger’s need.In addition to the size, the Oasis of the Seas will also be the first ship that attracts people by the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept: 7 distinct themed areas, including Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone.Of all these areas, the excellent zone will be “Central Park”.
Protected from the weather by a clear screen to let in the light, the Central Park area will be themed on Caribbean plants and leaves reflecting the area which the ship will eventually cruise in.And the park zone will have different restaurants, bars and boutique shops, bringing the idea of “floating city” to reality.
In addition, Oasis of the Seas will also include a rock wall, over 15 restaurants and bars, a casino(娛樂場), a theatre, two night-clubs and the largest freshwater pool on any cruise liner.
“Royal Caribbean is proud to introduce a number of ‘firsts’ that the world has never seen before,” said Adam Goldstein, “Oasis of the Seas is the ultimate expression of the creativity and imagination found on all of our ships, providing guests with a collection of experiences that will offer an incredible cruise vacation.”
小題1:In the passage, Oasis of the Seas refers to ______.
A.a(chǎn) traveling cityB.a(chǎn) cruise shipC.a(chǎn) deserted islandD.a(chǎn)n ocean park
小題2:It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A.the Oasis of the Seas hasn’t been built well so far
B.7 distinct themed areas are being built on dry-docks
C.the “traveling city” can hold 3,000 passengers
D.the “traveling city” is a beauty spot
小題3:The main idea of the third paragraph would be _____.
A.what the Central Park isB.the location of the Central Park
C.the features of the Central ParkD.the theme of the Central Park
小題4:The Oasis of the Seas includes a number of ‘firsts’ EXCEPT _____.
A.the world’s largest ever cruise ship
B.its way of attracting tourists
C.the largest freshwater pool on any cruise liner
D.its most delicious food in the world

小題1:B
小題2:A
小題3:C
小題4:D

小題1:細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第二段的the Oasis of the Seas will also be the first ship可知,這是一條船。故選B。
小題2:推理判斷題。由第一段的The “traveling city” is being built on dry-docks可知,這條船還沒有建成。7 distinct themed areas are being built在船上,而不是港口;the “traveling city”是一條船,可帶人們進(jìn)行乘船旅游,而不是一個景點(diǎn)。由第二段的the Oasis of the Seas will be able to host 3,000 crew可知,此船可容納3000船員,而不是說乘客的數(shù)量。
小題3:主旨大意題。從內(nèi)容來看,第三段介紹了中心公園的主旨、公園區(qū)的建筑等。因此,C項(xiàng)更適合。A、B和D過于片面。
小題4:細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由第二段的In addition to the size, the Oasis of the Seas will also be the first ship that attracts people by...可知,A與B是正確的;第四段的the largest freshwater pool on any cruise liner.可知,C是正確的。
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