Hobson park

文章大意

导游介绍新西兰奥克兰的霍布森公园：它位于一座600年前形成的火山岛上，有熔岩流保存的贝壳杉化石森林，可眺望附近湖泊。公园以新西兰首任总督威廉·霍布森命名，1842年正式开放。园内有鸭塘、铁桥、育种花园和毛利人旧村落，展示当地历史与文化。

题目与答案

1. 11 The park was originally the site of
   • a forest
   • a lake
   • a volcano

   答案：a volcano

   原文定位：Hobson Park is located on an island that used to be a volcano, which emerged just six hundred years ago

2. 12 The two chiefs met in the area to
   • trade
   • end the fight
   • celebrate their victory

   答案：end the fight

   原文定位：two Maori chiefs were invited to the island to restore peace. They signed a treaty

3. 13 The park was founded in
   • 1840
   • 1842
   • 1942

   答案：1842

   原文定位：but it was in 1842 that the park was actually created and officially opened to the public

4. 14 The area used for testing is the
   • duckpond
   • formal gardens
   • iron bridge

   答案：formal gardens

   原文定位：Across the iron bridge, you'll get to formal gardens used for experiments on breeding local wild species

   同义替换：「testing」↔「experiments」

5. 15 Who provided the artwork to the village?
   • the city council
   • local residents
   • local museum

   答案：the city council

   原文定位：These houses are full of local paintings, sculptures and artifacts, all donated by the city council

   同义替换：「provided」↔「donated」，「artwork」↔「paintings, sculptures and artifacts」

6. 16 What is special about the Temperate House?
   • it saves a large number of endangered New Zealand plants.
   • it accommodates newly discovered plants.
   • it collects plants from around the world.

   答案：it saves a large number of endangered New Zealand plants.

   原文定位：It accommodates a whole range of wild plants from around the country. But what makes it unique is the forest of kauri trees, a native species to New Zealand. However, the kauri tree population was threatened by the spread of kauri dieback disease and is now under the protection of the Department of Conservation

   同义替换：「special」↔「unique」，「saves endangered plants」↔「under protection」

7. Plant nursery
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：E

   原文定位：the plant nursery where you can choose from an extensive collection of plants, from succulents to some rare local species. It's right next to the museum on the same side of the road

8. Pine tree hill
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：B

   原文定位：There is a pine tree hill with tracks for hikers of all abilities. The whole trip takes about half an hour. There is a steep climb in places. Tread carefully and stick to the formal tracks. You'll be rewarded with great views. If you leave your car in the car park, you can see it just across the road towards George Street entry

9. Eagle mountain
   • A
   • B
   • C
   • D
   • E
   • F

   答案：G

   原文定位：We are right here at the Wellington entrance, then take the first right, and you'll see Eagle mountain immediately to your right

10. Food kiosk
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F

    答案：D

    原文定位：Start from the Wellington entrance, take the first left, keep walking;you'll see the Food kiosk on your right