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The vast Caspian Sea, though sometimes classed as a lake, is the largest landlocked body of water in the world. The gateway between Europe and Asia, it is bordered by Iran to the south, Azerbaijan and Russia to the west and Turkmenistan to the east, while Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region lies to the northeast. Many visitors crowd to Caspian Sea every year to experience its beauty.
FISHING
Fishing is a popular pastime and important industry throughout the waters of the Caspian Sea. From the shores of Mangystau in Kazakhstan, it is possible to rent fishing boats or join fishing tours to spend a day fishing on the water.
SAILING
The Caspian Sea is filled with boats, ferries and ships. It is a popular way to travel from other major port cities such as Baku in Azerbaijan to Aktau, or down the mighty Volga Canal. Meanwhile, on a smaller scale, boats can be rented from Aktau for a day on the water.
WATER SPORTS
The beaches of Mangystau, lapped by the waters of the Caspian Sea, are the jumping off points for many popular water sports. In the summer months especially, visitors enjoy sunbathing and taking a refreshing dip, while more active holidaymakers can windsurf and parasail to their hearts’ delight.
【文章大意】文章介绍了里海沿岸的旅游活动。
1. How many countries are there circling around the Caspian sea?
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。由it is bordered by Iran to the south, Azerbaijan and Russia to the west and Turkmenistan to the east, while Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region lies to the northeast得知, 里海沿岸有五个国家。
2. What can you do if you want to fish on the sea?
A. You can buy your own boat.
B. You can employ a local fisher.
C. You can rent a fishing boat.
D. You can buy fish on the boat.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。文章提到it is possible to rent fishing boats or join fishing tours to spend a day fishing on the water可知, 如果想要捕鱼, 可以租一艘渔船或参加捕鱼旅行, 故选C。
3. What will you do if you are a brave person?
A. Sunbathing. B. Diving.
C. Swimming. D. Windsurfing.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。文中提到more active holidaymakers can windsurf and parasail to their hearts’ delight 可知, 想冒险的游客如果想进行刺激点的活动, 可以进行帆板运动或帆伞运动。
