题目内容
【题目】 While we are burning hot here, it is winter in South America. The Andes Mountains are situated along the Argentina-Chile border. Once the first snow falls of early June start lo drop, skiers are ready to enjoy the nightlife of ski towns all along the border.
Caviahue
Meaning “site of gathering and celebration”, this spot draws people with its long ski season, natural beauty, and hot springs.
Season: June 15th to September 30th
Tel/Fax: (011)4314-8212/9180
Website: http://www.caviahue.com
Cerro Castor
The newest ski resort in Argentina, this winter playground is near Ushuaia—the world's southernmost city. The stable and cold temperatures of Castor allow it to offer the longest ski seasons in South America.
Season: June 17th to October 16th
Phone: 54 290-1499301
Fax: 54 290-1430680
Website: http://www.cerrocastor com
Perito Moreno
This resort features 11 skiable kilometers divided into 9 tracks, a double 1, 000-mcter-long chairlift line that joins the 900-meter-high and the 1,350-meter-high areas, where snow is guaranteed throughout the winter.
Season: From June 15th to October 5th
Phone: 54 294-4409000
Fax: 54 294-4409000, int. 118
Website: http:// www.cerro-periiomoreno.com
Cerro Catedral
Cerro Catedral was one of the first ski resorts in Argentina. Cerro Catedral has continued to gain a reputation for itself-all the while updating its facilities. The resort has 39 lifts, which allow access to 600 hectares (公顷)of skiable surface divided into 53 well-signaled runs of various difficulties.
Season: From June 18th to October 10th
Tel/Fax: (012) 4672-2947/7672
Website: http:" www.catedralaltapatagonia.com
【1】Which number should you call if you want to take a hot spring bath?
A.54 294-4409000B.54 290-1499301
C.(012)4672-2947/7672D.(011)4314-8212/9180
【2】Which of the following offers the longest ski season?
A.CaviahueB.Cerro Castor
C.Perito MorenoD.Cerro Catedral
【3】What's the feature of Cerro Catedral?
A.Cultural appeal.B.Beauty and comfort.
C.Advanced equipment.D.Historical significance.
【答案】
【1】D
【2】B
【3】C
【解析】
本文为应用文。本文介绍了在南美洲的冬天,位于阿根廷——智利边境的安第斯山脉,六月初的第一场雪落下后,滑雪者们就可享受边境沿线滑雪小镇的夜生活了。文章主要介绍了四个地点即Caviahue、Cerro Castor、Perito Moreno和Cerro Catedral的相关信息。
【1】细节理解题。根据Caviahue部分中的“this spot draws people with its long ski season, natural beauty, and hot springs....Tel/Fax: (011)4314-8212/9180”可知, 这个地方以其漫长的滑雪季节,自然美景和温泉吸引着人们......电话/传真:(011)4314-8212/9180。 可知,如果你想泡温泉,应该打(011)4314-8212/9180。故选D。
【2】细节理解题。根据Caviahue部分中的“Season: June 15th to September 30th ”可知滑雪季节长为6月15日至9月30日。Cerro Castor部分中的“Season: June 17th to October 16th,”可知滑雪季节为 6月17日至10月16日;Perito Moreno部分中的“Season: From June 15th to October 5th”,可知滑雪季节长度 6月15日至10月5日;Cerro Catedral部分中的“Season: From June 18th to October 10th ”滑雪季节:6月18日至10月10日。分析可知,Cerro Castor的滑雪季节最长,故选B。
【3】细节理解题。根据Cerro Catedral部分中的Cerro Catedral has continued to gain a reputation for itself all the while updating its facilities. The resort has 39 lifts, ......Cerro Catedral一直以不断更新设施而闻名。度假村共有39部电梯......。可知,Cerro Catedral的特点是有先进的设备。故选C。
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