Let's pay a visit to some of the most amazing and unusual places in the world, from icy hotels to temples on the side of cliff.
Hotel de Glace—Canada
If you don't mind the cold, this igloo（冰屋）style hotel is certainly for you. Nearly everything, including bedding, is made of ice！This hotel is so well insulated（隔热的）that whatever the temperature outside is, the temperature inside never changes more than a few degrees. It's around 23 degrees to be exact. Since it is made of ice the hotel does have some dress requirements that can be found on their website. Arctic sleeping bags are provided for every guest, including children. For more information, visit the website: http://www. icehotelcanada. com.
The Tigers Nest Monastery--Bhutan
Built directly onto a cliff side, this ancient temple has claimed its spot since 1692. Rich in history, Tigers Nest is constructed around eight attractive caves on the mountainside. Most of the caves are easy to reach through the natural rock stairway. However, some are more difficult, and can only be reached by shaky rope bridges. Visit the website: http://www. bhutantouroperators. net/ taktsang-monastery. php for more information.
Dinosaur Provincial Park—Canada
Known to be one the greatest fossil locations in the world, Dinosaur Provincial Park has nearly 5000 specimens in all shapes and sizes. The park itself has a vast collection of fossils and a unique natural ecosystem. For more information, please visit http://tpr. Alberta. ca/ parks / dinosaur/index. aspx.
Leshan Giant Buddha--Sichuan China
The world's largest Buddha sits on the edge of two great rivers. Construction is believed to have started around the year 713, and at the time of this construction it was the tallest carved statue in the world. All 233 feet of the statue was carved from the surrounding cliffs and preserved in amazing condition. Even the 2008 earthquake was not enough to shake it. Its website http://yeschinatour. com/china-guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan will provide you with more information.
1. Which of the following is NOT true about Hotel de Glace?| A．It lies in the Arctic. |
| B．Even the bedding is made of ice. |
| C．Every guest is provided with sleeping bags. |
| D．You can visit its website for dress requirements. |
| A．http://yeschinatour. com/china-guides/china-attractions leshan-giant-buddha-leshan |
| B．http://www. icehotelcanada. Com |
| C．http://tpr. alberta. Ca /parks /dinosaur/index. Aspx |
| D．http://www. bhutantouroperators. net/ taktsang - monastery. php |
| A．Leshan Giant Buddha--Sichuan China |
| B．Hotel de Glace--Canada |
| C．The Tigers Nest Monastery--Bhutan |
| D．Dinosaur Provincial Park--Canada |
| A．four different constructions in the world |
| B．some popular hotels in Canada |
| C．four unusual places in the world |
| D．all kinds of parks in Europe |
| A．politics | B．travel |
| C．education | D．environment |
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3. Activity 3 :Reading for details
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
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1. Which of the following can you see in France?| A．The Eiffel Tower. | B．The Colosseum. |
| C．The Statue of Liberty. | D．The Manneken Pis. |
| A．England | B．Italy |
| C．Belgium | D．Swede |
| A．Because it provides a good resting place for the Belgians. |
| B．Because it is a special statue with many legends. |
| C．Because it’s good-looking with water running continuously. |
| D．Because it helps the Belgians make a lot of money every year. |
| A．for a country boy who was peeing against a big tree |
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1. What can we know about the Baikal Ice Marathon from the article?| A．It takes runners from the northern end to the southern end of the lake. |
| B．It involves extreme weather and beautiful scenery. |
| C．It attracts more and more participants each year. |
| D．It is about 26 kilometers in length. |
| A．Only men are allowed to run in this race. |
| B．The runners are often distracted by tourists. |
| C．There are many progress markers on the ice. |
| D．The runners can see the finishing line from the start. |
| A．The cold climate. | B．The long distance. |
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| A．5. | B．4. |
| C．3. | D．2. |
