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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.
【语篇概述】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要向读者介绍了四个适合冬天旅游的好去处。
21. Which of the following is a good place for shopping?
A. Iceland. B. Aquaventure.
C. Marina Village. D. Ski City.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第二段内容new next-door neighbor Marina Village, an open-air shopping and dining marketplace. 可知答案为C。
22. 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.
【解析】选D。推理判断题。 根据第四段第二、三句内容可知, 冬天是看北极光最好的时间, 冰岛因此成为冬天最佳旅游目的地之一。由此可知答案为D。
23. Bahamas and Orlando are the best destinations for ______.
A. families B. water babies
C. adventures D. theme park lovers
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第二段和最后一段的小标题内容, 可知两个地方都是家庭旅游的好去处。由此可知答案为A。
