A
If social distancing is driving you a little crazy, here are four world's most beautiful natural pools for you to get relaxed.
Devil's Pool
Victoria Falls in southeastern Africa measures 108 metres tall and more than 1676 metres wide. But for some brave people, the top of the Falls, known as Devil's Pool, is just another swimming hole. With water levels at their lowest from September to December, large numbers of swimmers adventure into the pool.
Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool in Austin, U. S. , covers three acres and maintains a temperature of about 20 degrees year-round. Admission to the 5-metre deep pool ranges from midMarch until the end of September. For local residents （居民）,the cost is $ 3 for adults and $ 1 for kids under 8 （non-residents pay $ 8 for adults and $ 3 for kids under 8）.
Bondi Icebergs Public Pool
A 15-minute drive from Sydney's CBD sits the Bondi Baths at Bondi Icebergs. The historic 50-metre public saltwater pool has been around for more than a century and features a small beach, where you can enjoy the sunshine. The entrance cost （ $ 7 for adults； $ 5 for kids） isn't much considering the million-dollar view.
Dudu Blue Lagoon
Want to float （漂浮）in a quiet 30-metre-deep freshwater pool? Then check out Dudu Blue Lagoon on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. The lagoon also features underwater caves, making it a popular diving destination.
1. When is a good time to swim in Devil's Pool?
A. March. B. June. C. August. D. October.
2. How much should a British couple with a child of 7 pay to visit Barton Springs Pool?
A. $7. B. $9. C. $19, D. $24.
3. What can a tourist do in Dudu Blue Lagoon?
A. Sunbathe on the beach. B. Float in a saltwater pool.
C. Have a good view of the waterfall. D. Dive into the underwater caves.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个世界上最美丽的自然泳池。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Devil's Pool中的“With water levels at their lowest from September to December, large numbers of swimmers adventure into the pool.( 9月到12月是水位最低的时候，大量的游泳者冒险进入这个游泳池。)”可知，9月到12月是在魔鬼池游泳的好时机。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Barton Springs Pool中的“For local residents （居民）,the cost is $ 3 for adults and $ 1 for kids under 8 （non-residents pay $ 8 for adults and $ 3 for kids under 8）. (当地居民成人3美元，8岁以下儿童1美元(非居民成人8美元，8岁以下儿童3美元)。)”可知，非本地居民成年人门票是8美元，8岁以下儿童3美元。所以8*2+3=19美元。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Dudu Blue Lagoon中的“The lagoon also features underwater caves, making it a popular diving destination. ( lagoon也以水下洞穴为特色，使其成为一个受欢迎的潜水目的地。)”可知，在Dudu Blue Lagoon，可以潜入水下洞穴。故选D。
