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Test 22
阅读理解第 部分一
第一节 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。
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When on vacation, what do you look for in a hotel? Maybe you want a comfortable bed,
luxurious facilities or a convenient location. However, if you want something out of the ordinary and
wish to go beyond the ordinary, these spectacular hotels offer a stay you won’t soon forget!
Hippo Point
For those who prefer an overnight stay with some four-footed or two-winged guests, Hippo Point
in Kenya offers unique housings on the East African plains. The nine-storey tower on a private estate
and wildlife sanctuary rate as one of the top 10 resorts in the world. Guests enjoy incredible views
of Olodian Bay while observing the densest population of hippos in Africa. More than 520 species
of birds fl ock around the lake, their calls echoing in the air. After a restful night’s sleep, you’ll fi nd a
delicious breakfast waiting on an outside patio.
The Poseidon Undersea Resort
Nestled in a Fijian lagoon, the Poseidon Undersea Resort boasts the world’s fi rst seafl oor suite
12 meters below the surface of the ocean. By day, people enjoy golf, tennis and water sports or learn
to pilot a three-passenger Triton submarine to explore the pristine ( 原始的 ) ocean depths.
The Magic Mountain Hotel
In the Huilo Huilo Private Natural Reserve in southern Chile stands the Magic Mountain Hotel,
which is shaped like a volcano. But instead of lava, a waterfall cascades ( 倾泻 ) down its sides. Wood
and stone decorate the cozy interior.
Nine comfortable rooms, all with modern facilities, are each named for a local species of bird.
Hotel guests can enjoy rafting, hiking and horseback riding, or they can relax in a hot tub made out of
the huge trunk of a tree and fi lled with hot water.
Sala Silvermine
You can spend the night in the world’s deepest bedroom in the Sala Silvermine in Sala
Vastmanland, Sweden. After a guided tour of the mine located 155 meters underground, you’re left
alone to enjoy the soli