Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
Built in 1742 by Peter Faneuil, a wealthy Boston merchant, Faneuil Hall has served as a commercial centre of the city for centuries and as a site for famous public speeches, like Samuel Adams’ independence-rallying speech to colonists. Today, shoppers account for a large share of visitors. Faneuil Hall’s historical significance makes it gain the status of cultural attraction, attracting 20 million visitors every year.
68. How many people visited the Las Vegas Strip last year?
A. 47 million.
B. 37.5 million.
C. 30 million.
D. 25 million.
69. If you want to listen to some famous public speeches, the best place for you to go is _________.
A. Times Square, New York City
B. The Las Vegas Strip, Nevada
C. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
D. National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C.
70. We can learn from the passage that _________.
A. Times Square has historical significance
B. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is the cultural centre of NYC
C. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is named after a famous speaker
D. people can visit the Smithsonian Institution’s museums free of charge
71. The four tourist destinations in the passage are listed in order of their _________.
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