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Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.
Churchill
Churchill is a town with the nickname “Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of the Churchill River during July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border between Canada and the United States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination(彩灯) is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in colors creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.
Vancouver
Vancouver is Canada’s third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life. Vancouver has an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, inducing a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.
Ottawa
The capital of Canada is situated on the banks of the Ottawa River and has a lot of English buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart of Canada. So if you are a history and art lover, Ottawa is the best choice for your visit in Canada.
1. What can you enjoy watching in winter in Churchill?
A. Polar bears. B. Beluga whales. C. Birds. D. Penguins.
2. Where should you go if you are pretty fond of history and art?
A. Churchill. B. Niagara Falls. C. Vancouver. D. Ottawa.
3. What do Niagara Falls and Vancouver have in common?
A. They are both famous for natural scenery. B. The best visiting time are both at nights.
C. They are both located in Canada entirely. D. The tickets there are both free at weekends.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了加拿大四个值得参观的景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Churchill is a town with the nickname “Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in autumn and winter.( Churchill是一个昵称为“世界北极熊之都”的小镇，秋冬时节，游客们可以在这里乘坐特殊车辆安全地观赏北极熊)”可知，在Churchill的冬天你会欣赏到北极熊。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。最后一段中“So if you are a history and art lover, Ottawa is the best choice for your visit in Canada.(所以，如果你是一个历史和艺术爱好者，渥太华是你访问加拿大的最佳选择)”可知，如果你对历史和艺术很感兴趣，你应该去渥太华。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in colors creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.( 一年中的每一个夜晚，这三个瀑布都会被五颜六色的灯光照亮，创造出一幅从远近都能看到的迷人景色)”以及倒数第二段中“Vancouver has an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs.(温哥华有一个活跃的夜生活场景，无论是食物和餐饮，还是酒吧和夜总会)”可知，尼亚加拉大瀑布和温哥华的共同点是最好的参观时间都是在晚上。故选B。
