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Chile (智利) is famous for its many attractions, including Torres del Paine National Park and Easter Island . If you’re planning a visit, be sure to add “Mano del Desierto” or “Hand of the Desert”to your must-see list.

Standing 11 meters tall and made of iron and cement (混凝土), this sculpture (雕像) of a hand emerges (出现) from the sand in the Atacama Desert , which is known as the driest desert in the world outside of polar regions. The sculpture was created by Mario Irarr á zabal in the early 1980s and was financed by a local nonprofit organization called Corporaci ó n Pro Antofagasta. The sculpture is not only famous for its size and design but also for the message it expresses. Many people believe that the hand represents the weakness and helplessness of human beings, as well as their strength and determination to overcome hardships.

If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert, take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta, a port city in northern Chile. The sculpture is located between mile markers 1309 and 1310. The desert’s flatness (平坦) makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away. But some people mistake it for a mirage (海市蜃楼) caused by tiredness from driving a long way to the sculpture.

Visitors should take precautions (预防措施) before leaving , such as filling their gas tanks , taking plenty of water, and wearing sunscreen. They should also avoid driving too quickly, as many car accidents happen in the desert each year.

For those who are worried about driving alone, working with an agency (机构) like Plan South America is a good option. The founder of the agency, Harry Hastings, said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert.

1. What makes the Hand of the Desert a famous attraction?
A.Its material.B.Its location.C.Its designer.D.Its size and design.
2. What can we infer from the third paragraph?
A.The sculpture attracts millions of visitors every year.
B.Tired travelers often see mirages in the desert.
C.The sculpture can be reached very easily.
D.The sculpture can be seen from far away.
3. What can we know about Harry Hastings from the passage?
A.He built the sculpture “Hand of the Desert”.
B.He gave the financial support to the sculpture.
C.His agency can help lonely travelers travel to the desert.
D.He can avoid driving accidents in the desert.
4. Which column does this passage belong to in a newspaper?
A.Travel.B.Environment.C.Culture.D.Entertainment.
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