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UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATER
Bangkok Floating Markets
There are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets, Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.
Bregenzer Festspiele （Opera festival）
The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August in Vorarlberg, Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations （装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.
Viva, Artificial Island
Artificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated in Seoul, South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy （浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral （碳中和） but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls.
Marina Bay Floating Platform Stadium
This stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is used for different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.
1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?
A. Performing. B. Boating. '
C. Shopping. D. Swimming.
2. What do you know about Viva?
A. It is the biggest island in South Korea.
B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.
C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.
D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.
3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?
A. Bangkok Floating Markets.
B. Bregenzer Festspiele.
C. Viva, Artificial Island.
D. Marina Bay Floating Platform Stadium.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文，介绍了几个不同寻常的水上旅游景点。
1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Bangkok Floating Markets”部分最后一句“In Bangkok Floating Markets, Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.”(泰国曼谷水上市场是最受欢迎的水上市场之一，任何游客都可以购买当地食物和传统手工纪念品。)可知，在曼谷的水上市场游客们可以购物。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Viva, Artificial Island”部分最后一句“The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral （碳中和） but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls.”(不幸的是，这座岛不是碳中性的，但它有太阳能电池板，可以发电为大厅、餐厅和购物中心提供动力。)可知，Viva拥有利用太阳能的设备。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Marina Bay Floating Platform Stadium”部分第二句“Now it is used for different sporting events, concerts, and festivals.”(现在它被用于不同的体育赛事、音乐会和节日。)可知，如果你想看篮球比赛，你可以去滨海湾浮台体育场。故选D。
