D．Its long history.

　　解析：选D　细节理解题。从第三段中"Playland, unlike other Canadian theme parks, has a long history in its city."可知该主题公园悠久的历史是与其他的加拿大主题公园所不同的地方。

　　3．What do these three popular theme parks have in common?

　　A．They all have attractions for children.

　　B．They all open throughout the year.

　　C．They are all have parties at night.

　　D．They are all outdoor parks.

　　解析：选A　推理判断题。从第一段的"There are often rides ... more popular among younger children."，第二段的"Galaxyland remains ... for older children because of attractions like the Rock 'N' Ride Dance Party."及第三段的"... a climbing wall for kids ..."可知这三个主题公园的共同之处是都有给孩子们准备的设施或活动。

　　4．The text is mainly intended to ________.

　　A．encourage people to travel in Canada

　　B．compare different theme parks in Canada

　　C．introduce some popular Canadian theme parks

　　D．offer some tips on visiting theme parks in Canada

　　解析：选C　主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了加拿大的三个主题公园。

　　B

　　Mike Hayes of Rochelle, Illinois, proved he was smart in his first year at college. In 1987, while he was a student in the first year of the University of Illinois, he had gotten $2,500 from a job working at a store, but that money would not go far to pay the four years of tuition (学费) and college expenses that added up to around $28,000. His middle­class family had already put his older brothers through college. While Mike's parents would have helped him to pay, Mike decided he did not want his parents going into debt for him.He came up with an idea to solve this problem.

　　Mike wrote to Chicago Tribune writer Bob Greene. He wanted each of the newspaper's readers to send him a penny (分). Greene thought the idea sounded fun and agreed, to do it. He shared Mike's letter with his readers on September 6, 1987.

　　"Just one penny，" Mike said. "A penny doesn't mean anything to anyone. If everyone who is reading your reports looks around the room right now, there will be a penny on the corner of the desk, or on the floor. That's all I'm asking. A penny from each of your readers."

In less than a month, the Many Pennies for Mike fund (基金) had around $23,000. Donations(捐款)were received from every state in the United States, and even Mexico,