While selfie sticks have gained popularity around the world, they are at the same time being banned in particular areas. As it is said, the ban on such widely loved devices is because of a range of issues they might cause.

Sporting events

          Wimbledon has announced recently that they will not allow “selfie sticks” to be brought into the Grounds during The Championships. Manchester United and Arsenal have followed suit, confirming that the devices are prohibited at matches, and they will treat them as severely as fireworks and knives. Tottenham Hotspur has said selfie sticks will be confiscated at the gates of the stadium, following the complaint by a Spurs fan, who said that his match view had been blocked.

Cultural attractions  

            In the Palace of Versailles, tourists are being asked not to use the device to take photos of themselves at Rome’s Colosseum. The restriction was announced in March of this year over fears that the famous landmark could get damaged. Many museums have also made the decision, including The National Gallery in London, the Museum of Modern Art, The Cooper Hewitt Museum, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, and Washington’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in the US.

Festivals

           Many festivals have banned the devices including Lollapalooza and Coachella with the latter stating it was banning “Selfie sticks”. Besides, Coachella had blankets, chairs, flags, hula hoops, marker pens, stuffed animals and umbrellas blacklisted. Many have expressed their anger and disappointment. User Zach Murphy wrote: “Selfie sticks now banned from Coachella and Lollapalooza. 25% of attendees just gave up their ticket.”

Theme Parks

          A spokesperson for Alton Towers said: “Alton Towers Resort is more than happy for our guests to take photos of their memorable experiences with selfie sticks. However, in line with our standard photography regulations, they are not permitted on-board any rides or attractions.” For theme park and zoo Chessington World of Adventures, filming or photography of any kind on any ride or attraction is not permitted so selfie sticks would be included as well. 

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1.What does the underlined part imply?

A They will give spectators selfie sticks

B They won’t allow spectators to take pictures.

C Audiences will be banned from using selfie sticks.

D Firework and knives could be prepared in advance.

解析：选C。C 句意理解题。 根据前文 Wimbledon 宣布在锦标赛期间不允许自拍杆进入赛场可知，接下来 Manchester United 和 Arsenal 也学样宣布不准带自拍杆进入场地，故选 C。

2.Why do some famous museums ban selfie sticks?

A They are as harmful as sharp knives.

B They block other tourists’ views.

C They do not follow photography regulations.

D They will do damage to the landmark.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据文章第三段第二句...over fears that the famous landmark could get damaged可知，一些大型博物馆之所以禁止使用自拍杆照相，是因为他们担心这些自拍杆对这些著名的建筑地标造成破坏。故选 D。

3.What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?

A The ban on selfie sticks has a negative impact on tourism.

B Many people are happy to have the ban on selfie sticks.

C With selfie sticks people can take memorable photos.

D Tourists can take pictures without selfie sticks in Chessington.

解析：选A。A 推理判断题。根据文章第四段最后一句...25% of attendees just gave up their ticket 可知，当Coachella 音乐节和Lollapalooza音乐节宣布禁止使用自拍杆后，有百分之二十五的观众退票，由此判断，禁止使用自拍杆的做法对旅游是有消极影响的。故选 A。

4.What can be the best title of the passage?

A Selfie sticks have gained great popularity.

B Selfie sticks are being banned in some places.

C Selfie sticks can do harm to you and others.

D Who announced to ban selfie sticks?

解析：选B。B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了自拍杆在文化、旅游等领域被禁止使用的情况，故选B。