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(2020·平顶山高二检测)
August is one of the most popular months to travel for Chinese. Choosing the perfect destination for an August vacation isn’t easy. We looked at airfare trends, climate data, and cultural calendars to select 4 vacation spots that are some of the best places to visit this August.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Visitors can enjoy the sunny weather while boating, fishing, and sailing. On land, you can hop between historic sites like Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes, both key sites in the War of 1812.
And sweet teeth will have something to celebrate too: the Fudge(软糖) Festival, which takes place every August and allows the many fudge shops on the island to show off their best work.
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Martha’s Vineyard is praised as one of the most classic summer getaways in the United States.
The charming island south of Cape Cod is dotted with simple and elegant New England homes, relaxing sandy beaches. The sunny summer weather in August sets the perfect stage for a boat outing or a shopping trip to the town’s shops of all kinds.
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland, is the perfect mixture of history and nightlife.
Tourist favorites in Krakow include Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary’s Basilica, and the Schindler’s Factory museum, each of which gives a glance into Poland’s religious and political history. After the sun sets, enjoy Krakow’s world—famous bar and restaurant scene, and don’t forget to pop into a cafe for a late-night snack.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Every year, one of the grandest wonders in nature is performed here—the Great Migration.
The annual migration sees more than 2 million wildebeest(羚羊), zebras make the dangerous journey across the Serengeti in search of greener fields. Along the way, predators(食肉动物) such as lions and crocodiles lie in wait for the incoming foods, providing tense scene for brave sightseers and nature lovers.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。根据机票价格趋势、气候数据和文化日历, 文章介绍了今年8月最值得一游的四个度假地点。
21. What do you enjoy when you go to Krakow?
A. Boating. B. Bars and restaurants.
C. The Fudge Festival. D. The Great Migration.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。阅读Krakow, Poland部分的After the sun sets, enjoy Krakow’s world—famous bar and restaurant scene, and don’t forget to pop into a cafe for a late-night snack. 可知在Krakow可以欣赏到著名的酒吧和餐馆美景, 故选B。
22. If you are a nature lover, which place do you prefer to travel?
A. Mackinac Island. B. Martha’s Vineyard.
C. Krakow. D. Maasai Mara National Reserve.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“. . . providing tense scene for brave sightseers and nature lovers. ”, 可知, 肯尼亚的马赛马拉国家保护区为勇敢的观光者和自然爱好者提供令人紧张的场景。所以如果你是一个热爱大自然的人, 应该去Maasai Mara National Reserve。故选D。
23. What do these four tourist destinations have in common?
A. They are some of the best places to visit this August for Chinese.
B. The total cost of going to these places is roughly the same.
C. They all have historical scenes to visit.
D. They are all the favorite seaside of tourists.
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据文章首段可知, 八月是中国人最受欢迎的旅游月份之一。这几个地方是作者查看了机票趋势、气候数据和文化日历后选择的今年8月游览的最佳地点。所以这四个旅游目的地共同之处是它们是今年8月中国人可去的最好的旅游景点。故选A。
