Stone
Hill Mall has fewer large department stores than most malls but, instead,
features more than 100 small specialty shops, while the few that are not used
yet will be filled as soon as the mall's owners find proprietors (业主) who fit
the mall's image. One thing that makes Stone Hill Mall popular
was that all of the stores remain open from 9 am until 10 pm, Monday through
Friday. This favourable start has certainly been advantageous. Thanks to such
features as its being the only shopping centre in the area to provide free baby-
sitting for children from two to eight years old and its offering restaurants to
suit every pocket, with the possible exception of the highly budget-conscious.
Furthermore, as far as movie entertainment is concerned, Stone Hill Mall tops
Westgate Mall, which looked very impressive when it opened, with three separate
cinemas. Besides, the air-conditioning system makes sure a
comfortable inside temperature of 25 degrees centigrade no matter what the
weather is like outside, and in addition to its three beautiful fountains, the
mall has a quiet garden area with comfortable benches and chairs for shoppers
who have become tired. One complaint about Stone Hill Mall is
that it is located outside the city, but there is a regular bus service between
the mall and the city centre. A further complaint might be that, although the
mall is surrounded by trees to match it with the scenery, it will be some years
before these can effectively make the main buildings and the vast parking lot a
part of the area around.
单选题
Stone Hill Mall is different from other malls because it has ______.
A. more large department stores
B. more empty space to rent
C. many shops selling special goods
D. shops selling expensive goods
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】
单选题
Stone Hill Mall is popular with shoppers mainly because of its ______.
A. long business hours
B. attractive restaurants
C. children's stores
D. entertainment facilities
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】
单选题
What makes Stone Hill Mail a more favourable shopping place is ______.
A. the prices in the shops
B. the weather in the area
C. the childcare facilities
D. the conditions inside the mall
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】
单选题
It is implied in the passage that the writer takes a(n) ______ attitude
towards the mall.
A. critical
B. indifferent
C. fair
D. one-sided
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】
单选题
The main purpose of the passage is to ______.
A. compare Stone Hill Mall with other shopping centers
B. introduce the unique features of the mall
C. discuss its strengths and weaknesses
D. draw attention to the inadequacies of shopping centers