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Unique Lighthouses
August 7 is National Lighthouse Day. It's a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe as well as recommendations on the best places to stay near them.
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, Australia
The Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it's a beautiful location to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.
Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, Greece
The Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the sixteenth century. Travelers can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.
Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USA
The Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Travelers can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the Kimpton
Lighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USA
The Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in 1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region's dangerous coastline. Today, the lighthouse is a state landmark, and the quarters where the lighthouse keepers lived have been turned into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.
21. Why is National Lighthouse Day celebrated?
A. To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers.
B. To instruct how to guide ships into harbor.
C. To honor lighthouses and their keepers.
D. To stress the importance of light.
22. Of the following lighthouses, which is the oldest?
A. Cape Byron Lighthouse. B. Lighthouse of Chania.
C. Key West Lighthouse. D. Pigeon Point Lighthouse.
23. What do the listed lighthouses have in common?
A. They are all located in the USA.
B. They have become tourist attractions.
C. They offer accommodation to visitors.
D. They are good spots to watch the sunrise.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文，主要向读者推荐了全球几座值得参观的灯塔及周边。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“It's a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe.（在这一天，我们要庆祝指引我们回家的灯塔和灯塔守护人的历史重要性，他们不仅引导船只进入港口，还在全球海战中发挥了关键作用。）”可知，灯塔节是为了庆祝灯塔在导航和历史上发挥的作用和灯塔看守人在引导船只归港和在全球海战中发挥的重要作用。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。从四座灯塔的修建时间对比可知，希腊的哈尼亚灯塔 (Lighthouse of Chania) 的历史可以追溯到公元16世纪，其它三座灯塔的修建时间均晚于此。故选B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Checkout these fantastic lighthouses across the globe as well as recommendations on the best places to stay near them.（看看世界各地的这些神奇的灯塔，以及它们附近最好的住宿地点的建议。）”及第三、四部分出现的“travelers”可知，这些灯塔都已经成为旅游景点。故选B。
