Question

Colorful festive lanterns have been lit up at Yu Garden. The event attracts millions of visitors each Chinese New Year and will last till February 22.

Thirty-nine installations come alive at 5:30 p. m. every evening. The major draw is a 9-meter-tall pig dressed like the god of wealth to mark the Year of the Pig. Other lanterns involve the city’s unique shikumen architecture, typical dishes and folk culture. A series of lanterns promotes Shanghai brands. The 24 solar terms are displayed on some of the lanterns.

“It is the only event in Shanghai that makes me feel authentic Chinese elements and flavor (因素和味道),” said Thiery Sauvage from France who has lived by the garden for seven years.

The annual celebrations, which have been held for 24 years, have become the city’s top attraction for tourists during Spring Festival. The month-long celebration attracts about 6 million visitors every year.

To ensure order and safety, the gates of the garden and the Zigzag Bridge will be closed when the number of visitors touches the 30,000 mark. Surveillance cameras have been installed (安装) at the eight entrances.

Entry to the Yu Garden commercial complex will be 50 yuan(US$7.46) for adults and 30 yuan for children between February 15 and 18. On February 19, Lantern Festival, the fee will be 80 yuan for adults and 50 yuan for children.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案。

1.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “authentic” in Paragraph 3?

A. “地道的” B. “时尚的” C. “新颖的” D. “繁杂的”

2.How long has the Yu Garden Lantem Festival been held?

A. For 5 years. B. For 22 years. C. For 24 years. D. For 30 years.

3.How many entrances are there in Yu Garden according to the passage?

A. 1. B. 3. C. 5. D. 8.

4.How much is the fee for two adults and a child on February 16?

A. 80 yuan. B. 130 yuan. C. 180 yuan. D. 210 yuan.

5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. There are many colorful festive lanterns at Yu Garden.

B. The Yu Garden Lantern Festival is held during each Chinese New Year.

C. The major draw this year is a pig which is 9 meters tall.

D. All the lanterns in the garden are used for promoting Shanghai brands.

Answer 1