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    There is nothing better than an old-fashioned swimming hole to get away from the heat this summer. Here's where to find the best places all over the country.

Madison Blue Spring, Florida This naturally-formed spring (泉水) lives up to its name (名副其实): The water is blue and attractive. Now a state park, the 25-foot deep swimming hole lies inside a lovely forest next to the Withlacoochee River in northern Florida. If you are brave, you can even swim into the hole's underwater caves.	Santa Rosa Blue Hole, New Mexico Like an oasis (绿洲) in the desert, this swimming hole keeps a perfect temperature of 62 degrees. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom. It is because the water, which is connected to an underwater cave system (系统), renews itself every six hours. You can even jump in from the edge of the broken sinkhole (沉洞), which is off the famous highway Route 66.
Switzer Falls, California You can get out of the city with a trip to the Bear Canyon area of Angeles National Forest near Los Angeles. Follow the river to the 50-foot Switzer Falls, and you can pass lots of natural pools before and after the waterfall (瀑布). You can choose what you like! Getting there requires hiking a couple of miles out and back, but the cool water on a hot day is worth it.	Peekamoose Blue Hole, New York Sometimes natural beauty can be nearly ruined because it is famous. The Peekamoose Blue Hole is in such a worrying situation. The swimming hole faced overuse, environmental harm and pollution. So strict rules were made to protect the quiet place several years ago. In the future, a permit (许可证) may be required to visit the pool to limit the number of visitors.

1.What is a feature of Madison Blue Spring, Florida?

A.It is beyond a forest. B.It can provide an underwater adventure (探险).

C.It is dug by workers. D.It's 25 meters deep.

2.What can we know about Switzer Falls from the passage?

A.It helps visitors avoid summer heat. B.It lies inside the city.

C.Visitors can drive directly to it. D.It has only one natural pool for visitors.

3.What will happen to Peekamoose Blue Hole in the future ?

A.It will be repaired to attract more visitors. B.Swimmers will not be allowed to visit it.

C.Visitors will become fewer than before. D.People will volunteer to protect it.

4.What does the underlined word "ruined" probably mean?

A.赞扬 B.毁坏 C.保护 D.联系

5.Where can you read the passage?

A.In a book review. B.In a novel. C.In a textbook. D.In a travel magazine.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.C

4.B

5.D

【解析】

本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四个避暑的最佳地方。

1.

细节理解题。根据文章对“Madison Blue Spring, Florida”的介绍中最后一句“If you are brave, you can even swim into the hole's underwater caves.”如果你足够勇敢，你可以游进洞穴的水下岩洞。可知，Madison Blue Spring, Florida可以进行水下探险。所以选B。

2.

细节理解题。根据文章对“Switzer Falls”的介绍中最后一句“Getting there requires hiking a couple of miles out and back, but the cool water on a hot day is worth it.”到那里来回需要徒步旅行几英里，但是在这样一个热天，享受凉爽的水是值得的。可知，Switzer Falls凉爽的水能帮助游客避暑。所以选A。

3.

细节理解题。根据文章对“Peekamoose Blue Hole”的介绍的最后一句“In the future, a permit (许可证) may be required to visit the pool to limit the number of visitors.”在将来，参观这个泳池将需要许可证，以限制游客数量。可知，参观Peekamoose Blue Hole的游客数量将比以前减少。所以选C。

4.

词义猜测题。根据“The swimming hole faced overuse, environmental harm and pollution.”游泳池面临过度使用、环境危害和污染。可以推知ruined是“毁坏”的意思。此处是指自然美几乎会因为它的名气而被毁掉。故选B。

5.

推理判断题。本文主要介绍了四个避暑的最佳地方。与旅游有关，因此可能在旅游杂志上读到。故选D。