2020英语教学资源：时文阅读|上海迪士尼重新开放

May 11 could be a very magical day for theme park lovers. As parts of the world start to reopen amid the coronavirus (新冠病毒) pandemic(大流行病), many people are looking to see how businesses will return after closing down. It’s likely that theme park lovers will be interested to see how the Disney parks alter their practices in response to the outbreak. Shanghai Disneyland announced that it will be reopening to the public on Monday. The park closed its doors on Jan. 25 as part of China’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, the outbreak has become a pandemic and Disney parks across the world have also been limited and shut their doors.

In a statement, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said: “We know how much our guests have been looking forward to returning to Shanghai Disneyland, and our cast is excited to begin welcoming them back. As the park reopens with significantly enhanced health and safety measures, our guests will find Shanghai Disneyland as magical and memorable as ever.”

When the park reopens, guests will be required to purchase admission tickets valid for certain dates only. Also, annual pass holders will have to make reservations prior to arrival. The park will also control guest density(密度) in lines, restaurants, ride vehicles and other facilities. The park will also utilize temperature screening and require guests to wear masks in the park, except when eating.

1  What does the underlined word “curb” mean in paragraph 1 ?

 A  stop          B  encourage        C  control        D  treat

2  What can we learn form paragraph 1?

 A  Shanghai Disneyland closed before the pandemic of the coronavirus.

 B  Only Shanghai Disneyland shut its door during the pandemic.

 C  Shanghai Disneyland will be reopen because the pandemic is ended.

 D  China has curbed the spread of the coronavirus.

3  What will happen when Shanghai Disneyland reopens ?

    A  It won’t be as entertaining as before.       

B  Those who bought ticket can visit it at any time.

C  Annual pass holders can visit the park freely. 

D  Many measures will be used to enhance safety.

答案：

1.      C. 根据第一段…as part of China’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus, 这是中国___新型冠状病毒传播努力的一部分。及后文中“世界各地的迪士尼乐园也受到限制”可知，是要控制病毒的传播。

2.      A. 根据第一段最后一句Since then, the outbreak has become a pandemic and Disney parks across the world have also been limited and shut their doors. 从那时起，疫情开始蔓延，世界各地的迪士尼乐园也受到限制，关门大吉。此前上海迪士尼于1月25日已经关闭了。

3.      D. 细节理解题。根据第三段…our guests will find Shanghai Disneyland as magical and memorable as ever，我们的客人会发现上海迪斯尼乐园和以往一样神奇和难忘，A错误。根据…guests will be required to purchase admission tickets valid for certain dates only. Also, annual pass holders will have to make reservations prior to arrival.客人必须购买只在特定日期有效的入场券。此外，持年卡的游客必须在抵达之前预订，B，C错误。根据第三段内容可知，公园将采取多种措施保障游客健康安全，D正确。