7.Best Places to Visit in Iceland
Welcome to Iceland,a land that comes across as being a unique and beautiful destination.It is open to visitors who like to study an unknown course,and everything about Iceland waits to be explored.Here are just a lot of places you can take on…
Dettifoss
Dettifoss waterfalls,located 90km from the town Húsavík,is the most powerful waterfall in Europe.You can access the waterfall either by hiking or driving down along the road leading to the falls.The access roads,however,remain closed during the winter months.That is from January to April.
Landmannalaugar
Landmannalaugar or the people's pools,is a major tourist attraction in Iceland.Known as the heart for hikers,the area is popular for hot springs.Open only during summers,it is accessible from Thorsmork Biking in this area.However,it is relatively difficult,and is recommended only for trained mountain bikers.
Reykjavik
Reykjavik,which actually means"Steamy Bay",got its name from the sight of steam rising from the geothermal hot springs,which attracted the Vikings when they landed at the bay.You can relax by hiking,or go fishing in the Elliea River.Don't forget to go skinny-dipping in the famous Blue Lagoon,a geothermal(地热的) pool in the area.
Gotafoss
Gotafoss,also known as the waterfall of the gods,is one of the most impressive attractions in Iceland.Located on the Skjalfandafljot river flowing south of road 1or the Ring road,it is easily accessible,thus attracting tourists and divers alike.As the story goes,it was these falls that the Lawspeaker Thorgeir Ljosvetningagoti threw the statues of his Norse gods into,hence giving it the name Gotafoss.
J?kulsárlón
Known to be a museum of ice sculptures,J?kulsárlón is a large glacier lake on the South Eastern border.The lake which is around 200meters deep is home to some of the big icebergs.During the summer months,you can use boat rides that will take you face to face with the ice sculptures that melt away splendidly.In the winters,you will spot a number of seals and the great Skua at the lake.
51.The writer's purpose in writing the passage is toB.
A.praise the beauty of nature in Iceland
B.persuade more people to visit the places in Iceland
C.tell people the culture and history of Iceland
D.attract more people to explore the fields in Iceland online
52.When you travel in Iceland,you will enjoy the natural attractions exceptC.
A.splendid waterfall B.ice sculpture
C.stone beaches D.hot springs
53.The name of Gotafoss is givenD.
A.because of its surroundings B.because of the people there
C.because of its location D.because of a story
54.Which two places have the same attraction?A
A.Dettifoss and Gotafoss B.J?kulsárlón and Dettifoss
C.Gotafoss and Landmannalaugar D.Landmannalaugar and J?kulsárlón
55.It can be inferred from the passage thatA.
A.we can enjoy swimming in Reykjavik
B.Iceland now is totally powered by the sun
C.we can see some attractions only in summer
D.in winter we can drive down the road to visit waterfall.
分析 本文介绍了冰岛的一些奇特景观.冰岛是一个独特的和美丽的土地,有瀑布,有海湾还有冰雕供游客观赏.
解答 51.B.推理预测题.本文主要介绍了冰岛的一些奇特景观,开头也提及"Best Places to Visit in Iceland"说冰岛是值得参观的好地方,则可推测,作者写这篇文章也是希望更多的人去参观冰岛.故选B.
52.C.细节理解题.通读全文可知,作者在文章里提到了瀑布(第一,四个景观),冰雕(第五个景观),海湾(第三个景观).但是并未提及石滩.故选C.
53.D.细节理解题.根据文章".As the story goes,it was these falls that the Lawspeaker Thorgeir Ljosvetningagoti threw the statues of his Norse gods into,hence giving it the name Gotafoss."可知,Gotafoss是由故事而得名.故选D.
54.A.细节理解题.根据文章"You can access the waterfall either by hiking or driving down along the road leading to the falls."和"Located on the Skjalfandafljot river flowing south of road 1or the Ring road,it is easily accessible,thus attracting tourists and divers alike"可知,Dettifoss 和 Gotafoss 这两个景点都在道路旁,很方便参观,对游客很有吸引力.故选A.
55.A.推理预测题.根据文章"Don't forget to go skinny-dipping in the famous Blue Lagoon,a geothermal(地热的) pool in the area."可推测,游客在Reykjavik是可以游泳的.故选A.
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