IV.阅读理解

    The Saratoga “ Hobo Hot Pool” is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. Open 24 hours a day seven days a week,and free to the public,the pool is owned by the town of Saratoga. There is a changing room with showers and bathroom facilities (设施) at the Hot Springs. The present pool is fed by a spring.

The Hot Pool is on Walnut Street behind the public swimming pool. From First Street turn east onto Walnut Street,go through the ‘ Stop’ sign and follow the road to the end. You will see the swimming pool in front of you. There are paths to the Hot Pool on either side of the swimming pool building. The original inhabitants (居民) of the valley,the American Indians,used the hot springs as a healthy area and believed that the hot springs had the power to heal. The Hot Pool averages around 106 degrees Fahrenheit (华氏度) at its coolest part to 119 degrees Fahrenheit at its warmest part. The pool is now used as a place to relax and enjoy oneself. We warn you that you should use good judgment when soaking (邊人) in the pool.

1. Avoid smoking in the Hot Pool,as it will make you feel light-headed (头晕).

2. If you are over 50 years old or have high blood pressure,do not stay in the pool for more than 10 minutes at a time.

3. Keep some drinking water with you while soaking in the pool.

4. Avoid drinking alcohol before using the pool. Also,alcohol is not allowed in the Hot Pool.

5. If you feel light-headed,get out of the pool and have someone spray some cold water over you.

1. From the passage we can learn that Hobo Hot

Pool . .

   A. is open all day and all night

   B. is open every day except Sunday

   C. needs tickets for people to soak in it

   D. belongs to the American Indians

(   )2. Where is the Hot Pool according to the passage?

   A. It is to the west of First Street.

   B. It is behind Walnut Street.

   C. It is in front of the public swimming pool.

   D. It is behind the swimming pool building.

3. The Indians believe the Hot Pool .

   A. is getting hotter day by day

   B. is a good place to make judgement

   C. has the power to heal

   D. keeps a temperature of around 1061

4. Which of the following is given as advice?

   A. Do not stay in the pool for more than 10 minutes at a time if you are over 50.

   B. Drink a bottle of wine before soaking in the pool.

   C. Stay in the pool if you feel light-headed.

   D. Have someone spray hot water on you if you feel light-headed.

5. The author wrote this passage to .

   A. tell readers what should be paid attention to when one is soaking

   B. tell the readers something about Hobo Hot Pool

   C. call on more people to go and have a soak in Hobo Hot Pool

   D. tell readers how to get to Hobo Hot Pool

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