A
The following are a few places recommended(推荐) by tourists.
Pololu Valley
Lying along the North Kohala Coast,it is home to the island's most beautiful sandy beaches with pleasant weather. Head east on the Akoni Pule Highway and drive to the end of the road before parking at the Pololu Valley Overlook where the trail(小径) begins. The hike(步行) is short at 2.5miles round-trip, but it has a couple of very steep sections that will get your heart beating fast.
Papakolea Beach
The hike to Papakolea Beach will take you 2.5 miles each way to one of the world’s only green sand beaches. Drive along South Point Road and look for “Green Sand Beach” signs, then follow the road on foot to the beach below. The hike will take at least one hour each way with no shade, so don't forget your water, hiking footwear and sunscreen!
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens
Take the self-guided hike through the gardens for a mile or two, passing by more than 2,000 different species of native Hawaiian plants, flowers and trees. The gardens are only open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with admission ending at 4:00 pm. Also, entry costs $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 16, and free for children under six.
Mauna Loa Lookout
The Mauna Loa Trail begins an 18-mile uphill to the top of the volcano—but don’t worry, you'll only need to hike a couple of miles to get there. This is the largest volcano on earth and the weather here is changing rapidly. Snow or driving rain are possible at any time of year. High altitude storms can occur without warning. You’d better pay attention to the local weather forecast or weather information on the website before hiking.
1. What do the first two places have in common?
A. The beaches are attractive. B. The weather is unique.
C. The hike is dangerous. D. They’re fit for cycling.
2. Who are interested in Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens?
A. Animal lovers. B. Bird hunters. C. Plant lovers. D. Journalists.
3. What are you advised to do to visit Mauna Loa Lookout?
A. Cover 18 miles to the volcano. B. Hike with experienced visitors.
C. Try to avoid visiting the volcano. D. Get the weather information in advance.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四个游客推荐的旅游地点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Lying along the North Kohala Coast,it is home to the island's most beautiful sandy beaches with pleasant weather.(它位于北科哈拉海岸，拥有岛上最美丽的沙滩和宜人的天气)以及第三段中The hike to Papakolea Beach will take you 2.5 miles each way to one of the world’s only green sand beaches.(到Papakolea海滩的徒步旅行将带你走2.5英里到达世界上唯一的绿色沙滩之一)由此可知，前两个地方共同之处是海滩很吸引人。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Take the self-guided hike through the gardens for a mile or two, passing by more than 2,000 different species of native Hawaiian plants, flowers and trees.可知在花园中进行一到两英里的自助徒步旅行，沿途会经过2000多种不同的夏威夷本土植物、花草和树木。由此可知，植物爱好者对夏威夷热带植物园感兴趣。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中You’d better pay attention to the local weather forecast or weather information on the website before hiking.可知在徒步旅行之前，你最好留意一下当地的天气预报或网站上的天气信息。由此可知，参观莫纳罗亚瞭望台你应该提前获得天气信息。故选D。
