题目内容
The sea is the biggest unknown part of our world. It covers seventy-one percent of the earth. There
is still much to be discovered about this vast blanket of water. If the waters of the ocean could be removed,the sea floor with its wide
valleys,irregular mountains and rivers in the sea would be an unbelievable sight.
Tourism under the deep blue sea
Tourists can now explore the world beneath the waves without ever getting wet. From tourist
submarines to underwater dining,undersea tourism is making a big splash.
Tourist submarines (潜艇)
The popularity of submarine tours has grown rapidly in the last decade. Now,tourist submarines
operate in more than 20 locations worldwide,including the waters around Okinawa and Taiwan's Green
Island. The submarines carry nearly 2 million tourists each year. Large windows offer passengers
spectacular views as the submarines explore colorful coral reefs and sunken ships. Most one-hour tours
cost about $80.
Underwater dining
For a more upscale experience,tourists can enjoy fine .dining under the sea. Last summer the Hilton Maldives Resort opened the world's first underwater restaurant,Ithaa. Diners walk down a staircase into
the restaurant,which rests
35 feet beneath the waves of the Indian Ocean. Transparent walls surround the dining area,and you can
treat guests to a panoramic(全景) ocean view. But this excellent view doesn't come cheap. The tasting
menu costs $200 per person.Be sure to make reservations early,too. The restaurant seats only 14 people.
B. The sea covers seventy-one percent of the earth.
C. Some information about the sea floor.
D. The reasons for researching undersea tourism.
B. Your clothes will be made wet by the water splash.
C. Undersea tourism is dangerous.
D. There is still a long way for undersea tourism to go.
B. There are tourist submarines in every part of the world now.
C. Tourist submarines have carried about 2 million tourists so far.
D. People can enjoy tourist submarines in the waters around Okinawa.
B. brick
C. glass
D. steel
B. shows great interest in underwater tourism
C. is worried about underwater tourism
D. is probably a scientist who studies
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