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(2019·合肥质检)Niagara Falls is among the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, where guests will have the chance to obtain all sorts of physical and mental pleasure.
·Maid of the Mist
This famous boat experience has been taking passengers as close to the Niagara Falls as they can get for more than a century.Guests are expected to make their way into the spray itself!
Admission: Adults ＄19; Children (Under 11 yrs) ＄11; Seniors (Over 65 yrs) ＄11
Opening Hours: May 1－Nov 4
Duration: Approx.20 Minutes
·Jet Boat Ride
These exciting boat rides take passengers on a thrilling trip down the Niagara River! This 45minute roundtrip ride zooms through the Niagara Gorge, and even takes passengers to the famous Whirlpool Rapids, all of a custombuilt jet boat.
Admission: Adults ＄66; Children (3－12 yrs, minimum of 40 inches tall) ＄56; Seniors (Over 65 yrs) ＄56
Opening Hours: Daily 8：00 am－5：00 pm.Times vary.Closed, January 1.
Duration: Approx.45 Minutes
·Niagara Falls Illumination (灯饰)
For more than 75 years, visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe Falls.Every night of the year at dusk, visitors can experience the falls in a new way.
Admission: Adults ＄16; Children (Under 11 yrs) ＄8; Seniors (Over 62 yrs) ＄8
Opening Hours: Daily 8：00 pm.Vary seasonally.
·Thundering Water Cultural Show
Niagara, like many impressive wonders of nature, is a sacred (神圣的) place for the local Native American people.This show uses dance as a storytelling medium through which to showcase the impact that the falls have had on native culture.
Admission: Adults ＄21; Children (Under 11 yrs) ＄13; Seniors (Over 65 yrs) ＄11
Opening Hours: Daily 7：00 pm－8：00 pm
Duration: Approx.40 Minutes
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了尼亚加拉瀑布的一些旅游项目及其相关信息。
1．What can tourists aboard the Maid of the Mist do?
A．Get to the top of the falls.
B．Spray water onto each other.
C．Have an experience of getting wet.
D．Go sightseeing along the Niagara River.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据Maid of the Mist部分中的“Guests are expected to make their way into the spray itself”可推知，参加Maid of the Mist旅游项目的游客会有浑身被淋湿的经历。故选C项。
2．Which of the following can help you appreciate the beauty of the falls at night?
A．Thundering Water Cultural Show.
B．Niagara Falls Illumination.
C．Maid of the Mist.
D．Jet Boat Ride.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Niagara Falls Illumination (灯饰) 部分尤其是其中的“Every night of the year at dusk, visitors can experience the falls in a new way”可知，尼亚加拉瀑布的灯饰有助于你欣赏夜晚瀑布的美。故选B项。
3．What is special about Thundering Water Cultural Show?
A．It shows lots of fantastic wonders of nature.
B．It tells visitors how the falls affect native culture.
C．It is performed by the local Native American people.
D．It appeals to visitors by sharing stories of various cultures.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Thundering Water Cultural Show部分中的第二句可知，Thundering Water Cultural Show的特殊之处在于它向游客展示了瀑布是如何影响当地的文化的。
