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If you just want to hit the highlights when going abroad this coming vacation, these are the top must-see sights.
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Ireland
Ireland is home to ancient kings and giants. As you learn about this past, view the wonders of the Gian’s Causeway and the beautiful coastline and hills.
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Journey Highlights
●Meet storytellers and experts for insight into the true story of Ireland’s history.
●Take gentle hikes along the Atlantic Coast, into the famous green countryside and down city streets in history.
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Switzerland
The Swiss Alps are the perfect family playground, providing fun for all ages. Towering mountains, filling with wildflowers, provide the peaceful surroundings for a range of active programs.
Journey Highlights
●Explore your adventurous side on a mid-air ropes course in Zermatt.
●Explore the castle in the town of Spiez, where children can become “Knights(骑士) in Training. ”
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New Orleans
The impact of climate change and extreme weather is all too noticeable along the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Spend four days in New Orleans involved in the issues around global climate change.
Journey Highlights
●Take a special tour of the levee(决堤) system on the Mississippi River to see its importance in protecting the area.
●Learn how climate change affects New Orleans and the Gulf region from scientists at Louisiana State University.
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Argentina
Argentina is the active adventurers’ dream destination. From church-like peaks to icy glaciers(冰川), the active, multisport route invites you to explore the Lake District, hike in view of the Fitz Roy Massif, sail to glaciers and ride horses at a farm.
Journey Highlights
●Go canoeing on Lago Gutierrez and hike to beautiful lakes in Nahuel Huapi National Park.
●Visit a working farm for a closer look at local life.
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1. What will travelers experience in Ireland mainly?
A. The beauty of lakes.
B. The life of a farmer.
C. The change of climate.
D. The strong sense of history.
2. Which activity may children find most interesting?
A. Explore the castle in Spiez.
B. Hike along the Atlantic coast.
C. Spend four days in New Orleans.
D. Visit a working farm in Argentina.
3. Where will travelers enjoy the glaciers?
A. Ireland. B. Argentina. C. Switzerland. D. New Orleans.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
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【分析】
这是一篇应用文。如果你想在将来
假期里出国旅游，文中提供了三个国家的必去景点供你参考。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据爱尔兰的景点介绍“Meet storytellers and experts for insight into the true story of Ireland's history.”（见一些讲故事者和专家，深入了解爱尔兰历史的真实故事）可知，当你在爱尔兰游玩时，能对它的历史故事有更深入的了解，游玩中能体会到很强的历史感。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据对瑞士景点介绍“Explore the castle in the town of Spiez, where children can become “Knights(骑士) in Training” ”(在瑞士施皮茨镇里探索城堡，孩子们成为“训练中的骑士”)可知，A项“在瑞士施皮茨镇里探索城堡”受孩子们喜爱。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中阿根廷的介绍“From church-like peaks to icy glaciers(冰川), the active, multisport route invites you to explore the Lake District,…”(从教堂一样的山峰峰顶到冰冻的冰川，这积极的综合运动路线邀请你去探索湖区, ……)可知，游客能在阿根廷享受到冰川美景。故选B。
【点睛】本文例举了三个国家的国外必去旅游景点。每个国家都给出两个“Journey Highlights”（旅游集锦）。阅读此类应用文时，要抓住文章结构，明确作者编排意图，从而提高阅读与解题效率。
