题文
The New York Aquarium (水族馆) offers a diverse collection and nice viewing experience for all our guests. Whether you’re observing penguins on their rocky coastline home or swimming underwater, looking at a coral reef (珊瑚礁) under the water, or cheering on California sea lions at the theater, you’ll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, head out to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium.Just off the Coney Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海洋的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn about their natural history, biology, and cultural roles.
Hours
Summer hours
May 28 – Sept. 5
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays
Fall hours
Sept. 6 – Nov. 6
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays
Winter hours
Nov. 7 – Mar. 31
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , Daily
Spring hours
Apr. 1– May 27
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays
Total Experience Ticket
Adult $18.00
Child (Ages 3-12) $14.00
Senior (65+) $15.00
Groups (at least ten visitors) $8.00
﹡Includes admission to our 4-D Theater Plus General Admission.
﹡Children under 3 years old are free!
﹡To receive the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your group’s visit. Please call 718-741-1818.
Friday Afternoon Special
Admission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 p.m. is by donation. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.
Aquarium Parking
Car $13.00
Bus $13.00
Please note:
﹡Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society reserves the right to change all fees without notice.
﹡All Aquarium buildings and exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.
﹡For further information, please call 718-265-3454.
小题1:Which animal can’t visitors probably see at the New York Aquarium?A．Penguins.B．Pandas.C．Dolphins.D．Seals.小题2:Six adults (including a man of 68) and two children (aged 2 and 10) are going to visit the New York Aquarium on Sunday. They will have to pay ______________ at least.A．$144B．$133C．$64D．$119小题3:The donation is used to ______________.A．help the poor peopleB．help to save the endangered animals in the wildC．care for animals at the aquariumD．help the disabled visitors小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．You can visit the New York Aquarium at 5:30 p.m. on Christmas.B．A visitor in a wheelchair can get around at the New York Aquarium.C．Visitors can enjoy free parking service on Friday. D．To enjoy the group rate, visitors must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance by sending an e-mail. 题型：未知难度：其他题型
答案
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:C
小题4:B
解析
本文详细介绍了纽约的The New York Aquarium (水族馆)所提供的各种服务以及相关的信息以及收费的详细情况。
小题1:B 细节题。根据第一段2,8行Whether you’re observing penguins和such as dolphins and seals.说明ACD三项都可以看见，B项则是看不到的，故B正确。
小题2:D 计算题。根据Total Experience Ticket
Adult $18.00
Child (Ages 3-12) $14.00
Senior (65+) $15.00
5个68岁以下的每个人18元，68岁以上的15元，一个10岁的14元，2岁的免费，一共是119元，故D正确。
小题3:C 细节题。根据Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.说明捐出去的钱用来照顾动物，故C项正确。
小题4:B 推理题。根据倒数第二行﹡All Aquarium buildings and exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.说明在这里坐轮椅的人是可以进来的，故B正确。
点评：本文详细介绍了纽约的The New York Aquarium (水族馆)所提供的各种服务以及相关的信息以及收费的详细情况。本文属于广告布告类短文阅读，所以我们可以先看题目，再读文章。这样就显得有的放矢，可以大大提高阅读的效率和速度。
考点
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广告布告类阅读特点及解题技巧：
一、广告布告类阅读试题的文体特点：
此类文章不同于其他文体的文章，其目的是为了向读者传输信息，措辞简洁明了，直截了当，一般说来，广告布告类阅读试题具有以下特点：
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阅读这类文章时，也应该在整体把握文章结构的前提下，主要注意细节信息。细节题题干都是相应原文的变形(如同义改写、词性转换等)，因此要找到答案一定要找到题干在原文中的出处，再把原文和选项相比较。做题时，根据所提问题用寻读、跳读的方法可达到事半功倍的效果。同时，在阅读时也要特别注意文中以粗体、大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字，因为这很有可能是文章的核心或某一部分内容的概括。具体答题策略如下：
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先读试题，了解考点；明确目的，快速捕捉，获取信息。
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3、生词模糊：
遇到生词；如无关答题，直接跳过；涉及答题，则根据语境、构词法等猜词。
4、信息补全：
对于影响理解的省略句，可根据语境，将其补全。
