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Slightly
larger than the North Island, and much less populated, the South Island of New
Zealand is well known for its fantastic scenery and wide range of outdoor
activities. Among
the many places you could visit, here are some of the best known.
Marlborough Wine Region
The largest wine area in
New Zealand(producing more than half of New Zealand's wine), Marlborough is
home to New Zealand's most famous wine, made from the sauvignon blanc(长相思) grapes.
Take a car and spend a few days visiting some of Marlborough's
wineries(酿酒厂). Most
have wines available for tasting and a number of them also have their own
restaurant or cafe, where you can enjoy the wine alongside.
Kaikoura
The charming background
of Kaikoura is the snow-capped mountain range which seems to come all the way
down to the sea. Among
the many activities here—fishing,
hiking, kayaking(划独木舟) and even bird watching—the one
not to miss is a boat trip on the bay to see the whales. Kaikoura
is in fact one of the best places in the world for whale watching.
Queenstown
On any list of places to
visit in New Zealand, Queenstown should be at the top. This
alpine(高山的) town has things to do for all seasons, and impressive scenery that
is among the country's very finest. Located
on the shores of Lake Whakatipu, there is a full range of water as well as
land-based activities.
In the winter Queenstown is the place for the best skiing in
New Zealand.
Milford Sound
Mitre Peak is a mountain
which seems to rise out of the waters of Milford Sound and is one of the most
photographed and recognisable New Zealand sights. Milford
Sound lies in the southwest corner of the South Island. The
water is surrounded on either side by rock faces that rise at least 1, 200
meters (3, 900 feet) and after rain hundreds of waterfalls appear, some up to a
thousand meters long.
It is no wonder that
Milford Sound was described by Rudyard Kipling as the "Eighth
Wonder of the World".
(1)
What do we know about Marlborough Wine Region according to the text?
A . Its wine has a good reputation.
B . It's the world's largest wine area.
C . Visitors have to pay to taste the wines there.
D . The restaurants there offer food of various styles.
(2)
What's the most unusual activity in Kaikoura?
A . Hiking.
B . Fishing.
C . Bird watching.
D . Whale watching.
(3)
If you are interested in skiing in the winter, you can go to .
A . Marlborough Wine Region
B . Milford Sound
C . Queenstown
D . Kaikoura
答案: A
D
C