Though beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索).
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia, in the Gegharkunik province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located 6,200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations（膳宿）.such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to take part in such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural relics, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.
Lake Paravani
Lake Paravani, located at 6,801ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.
Lake Cildir
Lake Cildir is located in the Ardahan province, East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake of Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.
Lake Van
Lake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list. The largest lake in Turkey, Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake here. It’s situated at 5, 380ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.
1.If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to_______ .
A. Lake Cildir B. Lake Parvani C. Lake Sevan D. Lake Van
2.What is special about Lake Van?
A. Its water is high in salt. B. It is a volcanic lake.
C. It is globally the largest lake. D. It is surrounded by mountains.
3.What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Lake Paravani?
A. Lack of medicine. B. Volcano eruptions.
C. Altitude sickness. D. Low temperature all the year.
4.Which destinations would be attractive to a fishing lover?
A. Lake Sevan and Lake Pa ravani. B. Lake Pravani and Lake Cildir.
C. Lake Cildir and Lake Van. D. Lake Sevan and Lake Van.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the similarity of logos?
A. They are in small size.
B. They are difficult to understand.
C. They are simple in design.
2.What colors are most frequently used in logos?
A. Red and yellow. B. Blue and yellow. C. Blue and red.
3.What does the blue color on logos stand for?
A. Trust. B. Strength. C. Energy.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When did the woman begin collecting stamps?
A. Last month.
B. When she was ten.
C. Ten years ago.
2.How many stamps does the woman have now?
A. Less than 1,000.
B. More than 1,000.
C. At least 3,000.
3.Why does the woman love collecting stamps?
A. She can get much pleasure from them.
B. The stamps are worth a lot of money.
C. She loves putting stamps on her letters.
4.What kind of stamps doesn’t the woman have now?
A. Stamps of the animals of Chinese birth years.
B. Stamps of national flowers.
C. Stamps of Beijing Opera face masks.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the man looking for?
A. A shop
B. A food list.
C. A book list.
2.Where is the list now?
A. In the pocket near the bed.
B. On the shelf.
C. On the bed.
3.What does the woman think of the books?
A. They are interesting.
B. They might be useful.
C. They are quite valuable.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What will the man do tomorrow afternoon?
A. Have a meeting.
B. Go to the national lab.
C. Have dinner with Mr. Cooper.
2.What will the man do on Saturday?
A. Do some paper work.
B. Watch a basketball game.
C. Visit LG Company.
3.When will the man have a meal with Mr. Cooper?
A. At 3︰00
B. At 7︰00
C. At 10︰00
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Who may the woman be?
A. Mr. Thomas’s wife.
B. Mr. Thomas’s boss.
C. Mr. Thomas’s secretary.
2.What is Mr. Thomas doing now?
A. He is attending an activity.
B. He is having supper.
C. He is having a meeting.
