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(2018·长郡中学选拔考试)While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience. If you are looking for peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索)．
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia, in the Gegharkunik Province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located 6,234ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.
Paravani Lake
Paravani Lake, located 6,801ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti Plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.
Lake Cildir
Lake Cildir is located in the Ardahan Province, east Turkey, near the borders with Georgia and Armenia. It is a large freshwater lake of eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.
Lake Van
Lake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list, the largest lake in Turkey. Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake there. It's situated 5,380ft above sea level, and unique to many lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了供人们度假的好去处——高加索地区的一些湖泊。
1．If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to ________.
A．Lake Cildir B．Paravani Lake
C．Lake Sevan D．Lake Van
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank monastery”可知，度假期间如果你想参观历史性建筑可以到Lake Sevan。故选C。
[答案] C
2．What is special about Lake Van?
A．Its water is high in salt.
B．It is a volcanic lake.
C．It is globally the largest lake.
D．It is surrounded by mountains.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“and unique to many lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content”可知，Lake Van的特色是湖水的盐度高。故选A。
[答案] A
3．What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Paravani Lake?
A．Lack of medicine.
B．Volcano eruptions.
C．Altitude sickness.
D．Low temperature all the year.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness”可知，在游览Paravani Lake时，游客们最有可能面临的挑战就是高原反应。故选C。
[答案] C
