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Four Underwater Cities You Must Visit
Dwarka - India
Dwarka is located 70 feet under the sea near the inhabited island of Bet Dwarka. It was built sometime between 9000 and 12,000 years ago and those fortunate enough to visit can witness a diverse variety of buildings in addition to a seaport and protective walls made of sandstone. Furthermore, large stone anchors indicate that overseas trade took place in Dwarka during the Age of Antiquity all the way through medieval times.
Pavlopetri - Greece
Pavlopetri was founded around 5000 years ago, making it one of the oldest underwater lost cities in the world. Since it was rediscovered in 1967, archeologists and tourists alike have been fascinated by the well-preserved handicrafts. What makes Pavlopetri stick out is that it has a nearly - complete town plan, including at least 15 buildings. There is also evidence that it was once a major producer of textiles, with some of the equipment still complete!
Antirhodos - Egypt
This ancient underwater island was rediscovered in 1996 near the Alexandria harbor. In addition to being the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Ancient Wonders of the World that had been presumed (推测) lost forever, explorers can find a marble-floored 3rd century B．C．palace. The best thing is that the island is only a few meters under the water, which makes it easy to explore even for new divers!
Atlit - Yam - Israel
This underwater site was discovered in 1984 off the coast of Atlit near Haifa, and is estimated to have been settled between 6900 and 6300 B．C．This location offers the clearest evidence of where humans made the transition (过渡) from hunter-gatherers to settled farmers. Dive insurance is required, so make sure you are covered when you plan your trip.
21．In which place can visitors admire handicrafts?
A．Dwarka B．Pavlopetri
C．Antithodos. D．Atlit - Yam
22．What can we learn about Antirhodos?
A．It has various ancient buildings B．It has a completely preserved town
C．It is easily accessible to divers D．It is where ancient hunters gathered
23．What do visitors need to do before visiting Atlit - Yam?
A．Take a map and a compass B．Book the trip online
C．Learn about the history of farming D．Buy dive insurance
【答案】
21．B 22．C 23．D
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。介绍了四个你必须参观的水下城市。
21．细节理解题。根据“Pavlopetri - Greece”部分中“Since it was rediscovered in 1967, archeologists and tourists alike have been fascinated by the well - preserved handicrafts. ”（自从1967年被重新发现以来，考古学家和游客都对这些保存完好的手工艺品着迷）可知，如果游客想要欣赏手工艺品，可以到希腊的水下城市——帕夫洛彼特里。选项B与文意相符，故选B。
22．细节理解题。根据“Antirhodos - Egypt”部分中“The best thing is that the island is only a few meters under the water, which makes it easy to explore even for new divers! ”（最棒的是这个岛只在水下几米，即使对新的潜水员来说也很容易探索！）可知，埃及的水下岛屿Antirhodos岛对于潜水员新手而言，探索也是很容易的。选项C与文意相符，故选C。
23．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Dive insurance is required, so make sure you are covered when you plan your trip”（潜水保险是必须的，所以在你计划旅行的时候一定要保险）可知，当你计划旅行到以色列的Atlit-Yam，你需要买潜水保险。选项D与文意相符，故选D。
