With all the snow and bitter cold we’ve had this winter, it’s hard to imagine jumping into a large body of water. But not far away, there are plenty of warm places where you can not only splash and swim.
Snorkel the Philippines |
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire |
Plunge the Depths of Palau Also in the Western Pacific is the remote island of Palau, an island country also nicknamed “Rainbow’s End” because it’s so far away. You have to fly from Asian areas, like Thailand, India, Vietnam, but it’s worth it. In Palau, divers will find drop-offs, shallow reefs and channels beneath the sea. Reef walls in Palau team with marine life, schools of fish, old growth coral gardens and hidden marine lakes. |
Greg Deaver |
29. What do the four places have in common according to the passage?
A. They own the largest reef systems.
B. They are good diving spots in winter.
C. They all provide you with shipwrecks.
D. They are all difficult to reach.
30. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. If you want to go to Plunge the Depths of Palau, you can take a flight from Vietnam.
B. Snorkel the Philippines is disliked by the world because of its location.
C. Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is the only place where you can see corals.
D. Greg Deaver is the coolest one among the four places.
31. It can be learned from the passage that ______________.
A. Cozumel is a small country in the Atlantic
B. Cozumel is famous for the town San Miguel
C. Cozumel is a close neighbor to Mexico
D. Cozumel is located in North America
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A. Profits enlarging B. Technology developing C. Education investing D. Benefits transferring E. Dominance disappearing F. A nation rising |
The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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Global wealth and economic power will shift from West to East.
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The transition from old fuels to new will be slow, as will the development of new technologies that present feasible alternatives to fossil fuels or help eliminate food and water problems. All current technologies are inadequate, and new ones will probably not be commercially possible by 2025