Question

    Throughout most states of the USA, there are countless secret swimming holes, and following are 4 of them.

Havasu Falls (Arizona)	This attractive waterfall in the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a destination spot requiring a 10-mile walk to the falls. You can take a guided tour to the falls, or make it on your own. The Havasu Falls are on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which means you'll need to get a permit to visit — this has become increasingly difficult as more people discover this hidden place.
Hamilton Pool (Austin)	Hamilton Pool was created when an underground river's roof fell down suddenly; exposing what is now the swimming hole and creating a 50-foot waterfall that flows over the above limestone(石灰岩). You'll have to reserve beforehand to gain entry to the Hamilton Pool Preserve.
Chutes and Ladders (Maui)	To get to this secret swimming hole, you'll have to take a rope 40 feet down the face of a cliff, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool. Once there, however, you'll be glad you made the journey. The swimming hole is on the edge of the ocean — a natural pool, you could say — with a depth that invites you to jump in without crowds of people around to watch.
Homestead Crater (Utah)	The Homestead Crater is hidden under a rock dome(圆顶) with an opening at the top that allows for sunlight and air. It was once only accessible by that top opening, but there is now easy access through a side path for visitors. Go for a swim in this beautiful mineral water spring.

1.People need an official written statement to visit _________.

A.Havasu Falls B.Hamilton Pool

C.Chutes and Ladders D.Homestead Crater

2.What do you need to get to Chutes and Ladders?

A.A tour guide. B.An invitation.

C.More outdoor skills. D.Reservation in advance.

3.Which of the following can best describe the four places?

A.They are hidden in remote areas. B.They are shaped by limestone.

C.They are created by local people. D.They are accessible through a hole.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.A

【解析】

这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍美国4个秘密的深水潭。

1.细节理解题。由Havasu Falls介绍的那一栏最后一句“The Havasu Falls are on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which means you'll need to get a permit to visit — this has become increasingly difficult as more people discover this hidden place.”可知，这个Havasu瀑布位于Havasupai印第安人保留地，这意味着你将需要获得一份参观许可，这份许可随着更多的人们发现这个隐藏的地方而变的越来越困难了。由此可见，去参观Havasu瀑布，人们需要有一份官方的书面声明，即参观许可文件。结合选项可知，选项A正确。

2.细节理解题。由Chutes and Ladders 介绍的那一栏第一句“To get to this secret swimming hole, you'll have to take a rope 40 feet down the face of a cliff, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool.”可知，为了到达这个秘密的深水潭，你将不得不沿着悬崖表面抓紧绳索往下40尺，然后顺着火山岩往下爬8尺到达深水潭。由此可见，为了到达Chutes and Ladders这个深水潭，你需要掌握攀爬悬崖表面和火山岩，这些属于户外技能。结合选项可知，选项C正确。

3.推理判断题。由全文可知，Havasu Falls那一栏介绍的第一句“This attractive waterfall in the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a destination spot requiring a 10-mile walk to the falls.”表示的是这个在美国大峡谷吸引人的瀑布毫无疑问是一个需要走10英里路的目的地。Hamilton Pool一栏介绍中的第一句“Hamilton Pool was created when an underground river's roof fell down suddenly”表示的是汉密尔顿水潭是一个地下水溶洞顶部坍塌之后形成的。Chutes and Ladders一栏介绍中的第三句“The swimming hole is on the edge of the ocean — a natural pool”表示的是这个深水潭是在海洋的边缘。Homestead Crater介绍那一栏的第一句“The Homestead Crater is hidden under a rock dome(圆顶) with an opening at the top that allows for sunlight and air.”表示的是这个圆坑池隐藏在一个岩石圆顶下面，这个圆顶顶部是一个开口，可以允许阳光和空气的进入。由此判断出，这4个深水潭都是位于峡谷，山洞或岩石这些偏远的地方。结合选项可知，选项A正确。