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Visit Iceland
Best Time to Go
Travel between June and August tends to be most popular with visitors. June offers 24 hours of Arctic daylight, while July and August are the warmest months, offering the best chances for good weather. Travel between mid-September and mid-October is the most ideal, as you’ll avoid the high-season tourist traffic and have a solid chance of seeing the northern lights. Although winter weather can shorten your sightseeing, excellent deals can be scored during the off-season.
Transportation
Bargain airfare prices have undercut the major transatlantic(横越大西洋的)players, with Icelandair and Wow Air servicing Keflavík International Airport directly from dozens of major U. S. cities. Car rentals are the most convenient way to explore the island, although mountain roads and general off-roading should be left to experienced guides.
Weather
Travelers should pack for all four seasons no matter the time of year. Summertime can reach levels of T-shirt comfort, while many visitors are surprised to discover that winter temperatures may be milder than America’s northeast. But a beautiful day on the western coast of the island could mean damaging storms in the east. That’s why Icelanders are famous for saying, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” Winds can transform the weather there more than a dozen times in a single day.
Know Before You Go
Iceland’s reputation as a budget-friendly destination is very much a thing of the past. Prices have gone up greatly—alcohol and food are particularly expensive. We recommend limiting the amount of time you spend in Reykjavík as it’s always crowded with tourists. Instead, explore the smaller towns and villages along Iceland’s coast.
1. When is the best time to visit Iceland?
A. At the end of October. B. At the beginning of June.
C. At the end of September. D. In the middle of December.
2. How are general tourists advised to travel in Iceland?
A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By air. D. By car.
3. What can be known about Iceland from the text?
A. Prices there are relatively low.
B. The weather there is quite changeable.
C. June to August are the warmest months there.
D. Coastal towns and villages are more popular than Reykjavík.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了去冰岛旅行的最佳时间、交通方式、天气以及去之前应该了解的东西。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分的“Travel between mid-September and mid-October is the most ideal, as you’ll avoid the high-season tourist traffic and have a solid chance of seeing the northern lights. （9月中旬到10月中旬之间的旅行是最理想的，因为你将避开旅游旺季的交通，并且有很好的机会看到北极光） ”可知，去冰岛的最佳旅游时间是9月中旬到10月中旬，对比选项9月月末在这一时间范围内。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二部分的“Car rentals are the most convenient way to explore the island, although mountain roads and general off-roading should be left to experienced guides.（租车是探索该岛最方便的方式，尽管山路和一般越野应该留给有经验的导游）”可知，去冰岛旅行推荐的方式是开小汽车。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三部分的“Travelers should pack for all four seasons no matter the time of year. （无论一年中的什么时候，旅行者都应该打包四季的衣服）”和““If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” Winds can transform the weather there more than a dozen times in a single day（‘如果你不喜欢这里的天气，等五分钟。’风可以在一天内改变那里的天气十几次）”可知，冰岛的天气非常多变。故选B。
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