A new study suggests many Americans have not visited the most popular places of interest around the country or even in their hometown.
The study found that 25 percent of Americans have yet to visit "iconic landmarks" in their own cities. Twenty-three percent said they had not visited any of the nation's natural wonders, famous buildings or historic battlefields.
Researchers questioned 2,000 Americans. Only 33 percent of them said they had been to Niagara Falls and just 28 percent had been to Arizona's Grand Canyon. The study showed that only 30 percent had been to New York's Empire State Building. Only 22 percent had ever visited the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Many Americans say they would like to travel more. More than half of those questioned said they would like to get out more. Forty-nine percent reported being “creatures of habit”. By that, they mean they generally do the same things in the same way. That would leave little time to visit local or national landmarks.
The researchers found that the main reasons keeping Americans from exploring their cities or the country were money, lack of time and a lack of good transportation.
On social media, one Twitter user reacting to the study named a few reasons for not visiting famous places. The writer noted that "most of us don't get paid days off, get punished for taking a day off, or simply can't afford to visit anything or go anywhere anymore."
The study found that three of the places Americans wanted to visit were Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty.

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1._______ people had been to Arizona’s Grand Canyon according to the passage.

A 33%

B 23%

C 25%

D 28%

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“Only 33 percent of them said they had been to Niagara Falls and just 28 percent had been to Arizona's Grand Canyon. ”可知，只有28%的人去过大峡谷，故选D。

2.Which of the following is NOT the reason that stops Americans from visiting the places of interest?

A Lack of money.

B Lack of time.

C Lack of good transportation.

D Lack of plans.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第五段“The researchers found that the main reasons keeping Americans from exploring their cities or the country were money, lack of time and a lack of good transportation.”可知，只有缺少计划没提到，故选D。

3.Which of the following can be called “creatures of habit”?

A David likes eating delicious food all over the world.

B Sam always takes part in different kinds of activities.

C Mary always goes to work by car.

D Linda often changes work.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第四段第四句“By that, they mean they generally do the same things in the same way.”可知经常用同一种方式做同一件事的人被称为“习惯性生物”，故选C。

4.Most Americans like to visit_______best.

A Yellowstone National Park

B Washington D.C.

C Quincy

D New York

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据最后一段“The study found that three of the places Americans wanted to visit were Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty.”可知，选项中的黄石国家公园是美国人最喜欢去的地方，故选A。

5.Where can you find the passage?

A In a story book.

B In a post card.

C In a fashion magazine.

D On a travel website.

解析：选D。文章出处题。根据全文可知，文章主要叙述了美国人旅游的事，这类文章一般可从旅游网站上看到，故选D。