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Love sugar-white sand beaches? Whether you’re looking to ski down the side of a mountain or surf in the sunshine, you’ll find the following four places in the best winter travel destination (目的地) list.
Best for: Families and water babies
The newly-built Coral Towers at the Atlantis resort (旅游胜地) in Paradise Island, Bahamas, with new next-door neighbor Marina Village, an open-air shopping and dining marketplace, are just two of the newest reasons to visit this Caribbean popular travel destination. Don’t forget about Aquaventure, the world’s largest open-air water park. With the average winter temperatures between the mid 60°F and high 70°F, it’s a perfect place to escape the cold.
Best for: Winter sports lovers
Known as “Ski City” because of its position as the gateway to “the Greatest Snow on Earth” at four of the U. S.A.’s best ski resorts — Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude — Salt Lake City welcomes winter sports lovers all around the world. In addition to wonderful skiing and snowboarding tracks, Utah Olympic Park offers an unforgettable experience that will make you feel like an Olympian in training.
Best for: Adventurers
Iceland in the winter is simply dreamy and temperatures aren’t as cool as you might think. Plus, there’s no better time than winter to view the Northern Lights. Short winter days mean you’ll have an even greater chance to catch the magic. An increasing number of flights in and out of Reykjavik make it easier than ever to visit.
Best for: Families and theme park lovers
Whether you come for the Pro Bowl in January, the new Toy Story land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Supercharged ride at Universal Studios Florida, Orlando is yet another warm-weather destination for winter travel. The weather is at its best and the crowds are at their thinnest.
1. Which of the following is a good place for shopping?
A. Iceland. B. Aquaventure.
C. Marina Village. D. Ski City.
2. What makes Iceland become one of the best winter travel destinations?
A. The new Toy Story land. B. Sugar-white sand beaches.
C. An open-air dinning marketplace. D. The magic of the Northern Lights.
3. To escape the cold in winter, you can go to ______.
A. Salt Lake City B. Orlando
C. Reykjavik D. Brighton
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四个冬季最佳旅游胜地。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中The newly-built Coral Towers at the Atlantis resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas, with new next-door neighbor Marina Village, an open-air shopping and dining marketplace, are just two of the newest reasons to visit this Caribbean popular travel destination.可知，巴哈马天堂岛亚特兰蒂斯度假村新建的珊瑚塔和隔壁的Marina Village村是一个露天购物和餐饮市场，这只是游览这个加勒比热门旅游目的地的两个最新理由。由此可知，Marina村是购物的好地方。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Plus, there’s no better time than winter to view the Northern Lights. Short winter days mean you’ll have an even greater chance to catch the magic.可知，此外，没有比冬天更好的观赏北极光的时间了。短暂的冬季意味着你将有更大的机会去抓住这种魔力。由此可知，北极光的魔力让冰岛成为冬季最佳旅游目的地之一。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中Orlando is yet another warm-weather destination for winter travel.可知，奥兰多是另一个温暖的冬季旅游目的地。由此可知，为了躲避冬天的寒冷，你可以去奥兰多。故选B。
