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The vast Caspian Sea, though sometimes classed as a lake, is the largest landlocked body of water in the world. The gateway between Europe and Asia, it is bordered by Iran to the south, Azerbaijan and Russia to the west and Turkmenistan to the east, while Kazakhsta’s Mangystau region lies to the northeast. Many visitors crowd to Caspian Sea every year to experience its beauty.
FISHING
Fishing is a popular pastime and important industry throughout the waters of the Caspian Sea. From the shores of Mangystau in Kazakhstan, it is possible to rent fishing boats or join fishing tours to spend a day fishing on the water.
SAILING
The Caspian Sea is filled with boats, ferries and ships. It is a popular way to travel from other major port cities such as Baku in Azerbaijan to Aktau, or down the mighty Volga Canal. Meanwhile, on a smaller scale, boats can be rented from Aktau for a day on the water.
WATERSPORTS
The beaches of Mangystau, lapped by the waters of the Caspian Sea, are the jumping off points for many popular water sports. In the summer months especially, visitors enjoy sunbathing and taking a refreshing dip, while more active holidaymakers can windsurf and parasail to their hearts’ delight.
1. How many countries are there circling around the Caspian sea?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
2. What can you do if you want to fish on the Caspian Sea?
A. Buy your own boat. B. Employ a local fisher.
C. Rent a fishing boat. D. Buy fish on the boat.
3. What will you do if you are an adventurous person?
A. Go swimming. B. Go diving. C. Go sunbathing. D. Go windsurfing.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了里海。由于它独特的地理位置，每年大量游客去里海感受它的魅力。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。在文章第一段句子“It is bordered by Iran to the south, Azerbaijan and Russia to the west and Turkmenistan to the east, while Kazakhsta’s Mangystau region lies to the northeast.”中，提到了里海的周围共有Iran、Azerbaijan、Russia、Turkmenistan和Kazakhsta五个国家。可知，总共有五个国家围绕着里海。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由题干中的fish定位到文章第二段，由第二段中的句子“It is possible to rent fishing boats or join fishing tours to spend a day fishing on the water.”可知，在里海游客们可以租船或者参加钓鱼旅游团在水上钓鱼度过一整天。可知如果你想在里海钓鱼，你要租一艘渔船。选项C“Rent a fishing boat租船”符合题意。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由文章最后一段句子“…while more active holidaymakers can windsurf and parasail to their hearts’ delight.”可知，更活跃的度假者可以选择风帆冲浪和滑翔伞来愉悦自己。可知如果你是个爱冒险的人，你可以选择风帆冲浪。选项D“Go windsurfing.去冲浪”符合题意。故选D项。
【点睛】所谓细节题，是指原文提到了某事物、现象或理论，题干针对原文具体叙述本身发问。一般包括直接理解题可以在原文中可直接找到答案，常用who, what, when, where, why和how等提问。以上三个小题都是细节理解题。做这类题一般采用寻读法，即先读题，然后带着问题快速阅读短文，找出与问题有关的词语或句子，再对相关部分进行分析对比，找出答案。
