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(2021·威海考试)For those looking to explore these natural wonders, all around the world there are volcanoes you can get up close to.
Vesuvius, Italy
Obviously the most famous volcano in the world, Vesuvius is considered currently dormant(休眠的), but that doesn't mean that it won't erupt at some point.Visiting Vesuvius is more about Mount Vesuvius's past, particularly the destruction of Pompeii in A.D.79.Though the volcano.seems harmless, the destruction of Pompeii was during a dormant phase of Vesuvius as well.
Elevation(海拔): 4,203 ft
White Island, New Zealand
Making headlines recently for an eruption that killed at least five people, White Island, which is uninhabited, is usually a popular tourist attraction. It is also central to New Zealander culture,playing an important role in Maori legends. To access the island, one must take a boat tour, and then one can hike.
Elevation: 1,053 ft
Kilauea, Hawaii
The most active volcano in the world is in Hawaii where volcanoes hold local cultural legends.Nearby is also the Thurston Lava Tube which can be visited, as well as the surrounding lush jungles. The volcano is located on the Big Island, so visiting other attractions, such as Honolulu is a good choice.
Elevation: 4,009 ft
Sakuraji'ma, Japan
Less than 5 miles away from the city of Kagoshima, Sakurajima erupts almost every day.
Visiting the area is very easy, with ships leaving the city every 15 mins. Once there, Visitors can take a hike or visit the observatory, which is the closest spot to safely view the eruption. The lava has created interesting produce, including the world's largest carrot and the smallest orange.
Elevation: 3,665 ft
[语篇解读] 这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四座人们可以接近的火山。
1.Which volcano is the highest?
A.Sakurajima, Japan.
B.Kilauea.Hawaii.
C.Vesuvius, Italy.
D.White Island. New Zealand.
解析 细节理解题。根据文章介绍的四座火山海拔高度的内容Vesuvius, Italy“Elevation(海拔): 4,203ft”;White Island, New Zealand“Elevation: 1,053 ft”;Kilauea, Hawaii“Elevation: 4,009 ft”;Sakuraji'ma, Japan“Elevation: