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Coolest Hotels in the World
Ariau Amazon Towers
The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house.Eight towers make up this hotel that offers over 300 rooms.If you really want to get into the spirit，book the Tarzan Suite which is large enough for a big family.You'll be thirty feet up in the air and can travel between the towers through their wooden walkways.
Prices: starting at $300 one night for each person for a regular room and going all the way up to $3，000 for the Tarzan Suite.
For more information，visit the website: http：//www.ariautowers.com
The Ice Hotel
Every winter in Jukkasjarvi，Sweden，a special kind of hotel called the Ice Hotel is built.Each year，worldfamous artists are invited to design and produce works of art from the ice，many of which can be found in the rooms.You'll have your choice between hot or cold rooms but you will be well advised to stay at least one night in a cold room for a true experience.
Prices: starting at $318 one night for each person for either a cold room or a warm one.
For more information，visit the website: http：//www.icehotel.com
Propeller Island
Propeller Island City Lodge is a very special hotel that was designed by a German artist.Each room provides you with the possibility of living in a work of art.Every single piece of furniture in the thirty rooms of the hotel has been handmade and each room is completely different.You'll be able to choose a room based on your own personal tastes.
Prices: starting at just $91 a night，and an additional person for only 20 extra dollars.For more information，visit the website: http：//www.propellerisland.com
For information about other cool hotels in the world，visit the website: http：//www.bahamabeachclub.com.
【语篇解读】 本文向读者展示了世界上最酷的三家宾馆及其总体特征、特殊的设施服务及消费价格。
1．What is special about the Ariau Amazon Towers hotel?
A．You can sleep in tree houses.
B．You can choose any of the towers.
C．It is designed for big families.
D．Every room has a walkway.
A [细节理解题。根据Ariau Amazon Towers部分的第一句“The Ariau Amazon Towers hotel lets you sleep in a tree house.”可知，这家宾馆的特殊之处在于旅客可以睡在树上。]
2．For two persons spending a night in one of these hotels，they have to pay at least ．
A．$111 B．$182
C．$600 D．$636
A [细节理解题。第一家宾馆两个人一晚上的费用最少是$600；第二家宾馆两个人一晚上的费用最少是$636；第三家宾馆两个人一晚上的费用最少是$91＋$20＝$111，故选A。]
3．Which website should you visit if you want to find out whether there exists a hotel under the sea?
A．http：//www.icehotel.com
B．http：//www.ariautowers.com
C．http：//www.propellerisland.com
D．http：//www.bahamabeachclub.com
D [细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，如果你想去一家海底旅馆的话，可去查询http：//www.bahamabeachclub.com这个网站。故选D。]
