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Marble Caves
Located in the center of Lake General Carrera, the Marble Caves in Chico, Chile, are only accessible by boat. The surrounding crystal clear waters allow visitors to see the rock formations beneath them while the rock ceilings above change color(depending on the writer levels and the season). The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.
Reed Flute Cave
Reed F1ute Cave known as “the Palace of Natural Arts” is located in the northwest of Guilin in southern China.The limestone cave offers a grand fairyland of stalactites(钟乳石), stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors.
Fingal’s Cave
This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched(拱形的) roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.
The Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto is the symbol of Capri. It is a sea cave found on the coast of the island and is a well-known spot to all who visit the area. This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance. When viewed from inside the cave, the entrance appears as a brilliant white light just above the waterline, while the underwater hole, which is the larger source of light, provides a blue light.
21. Why is sunset the best time to visit Marble Caves?
A. Because it has enough light in it.
B. Because it has the most beautiful scenery.
C. Because it is surrounded by clear waters.
D. Because boats are only available at sunset.
22. Which cave will you go to if you want to enjoy the strange sound?
A. Reed F1ute Cave. B. Marble Caves.
C. The Blue Grotto. D. Fingal’s Cave.
23. What is special about the Blue Grotto?
A. C1ear waters. B. Various birds and animals.
C. Bright blue light. D. Strange shapes.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了世界上最美丽的几个洞穴。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由Marble Caves中的“The best time to visit: during sunrise and sunset, when the sun’s rays light up the cave walls, making it an experience to remember.”可知，游览的最佳时间：日出和日落时，太阳的光线照亮洞穴的墙壁，使之成为一种值得记忆的体验。所以为什么日落是参观Marble Caves的最佳时间是因为那个时候，洞里面有足够的光。故A选项正确。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由Fingal’s Cave中的“The cave’s size, shape, and naturally—arched(拱形的)roof combine with the waves to create strange sounds that enhance its cathedral—like atmosphere.”可知，这个洞穴的大小、形状和自然的拱形屋顶与波浪相结合，创造出奇怪的声音，增加了如同大教堂般氛围的吸引力。所以如果你喜欢奇怪的声音，你可以去Fingal’s Cave。故D选项正确。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由The Blue Grotto中的“This cave is unique for its brilliant blue light which comes from two sources: the entrance to the cave and a bigger hole beneath the entrance.”可知，这个洞穴是独一无二的，因为它明亮的蓝光来自两个源头：洞穴的入口和入口下面的一个更大的洞。所以Blue Grotto的特别之处在于它的明亮的蓝色光。故C选项正确。
