There are several ski hills that can be found locally, and not so locally. Here’s a bit of an informal snow report for any visitors to the city who may be unfamiliar with the local options for skiing.
Sunshine Village
Sunshine is definitely the premier ski hill in the area. Of all the hills in Alberta, Sunshine is the one that has earned international renown. Ticket prices are cheaper this year than they have been in the past. Adults pay $76.5, seniors $61.5, and children only pay $26.5. At present, they have a snow base of 107 cm. The terrain (地形) is a mix of both easy and hard runs.
Lake Louise
Of all the ski resorts nearby it is the largest with 4,200 acres of ski-able terrain. It has the best balance between easy and difficult runs, and it gets snow of 93 cm right now. Adults pay $75.5, seniors pay $54.5, and children pay $24.5. Lake Louise is a great choice for anyone looking to do some easy access backcountry skiing.
Nakiska
While it will be opening shortly, Nakiska is popular to the public. Currently, they have a base of 71cm. The terrain at Nakiska is varied, but slants (傾斜) more towards the easy side. It’s the best place for families to go skiing as there is a lot of beginner and kid terrain. Tickets are relatively cheap. Adults pay $64.5, seniors pay $51.5, and children only pay $19.5.
Olympic Park
O.P. was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Canada, and it is a world-class facility (設(shè)施) for almost every winter sport. It has facilities not only for skiing, but also for all kinds of other activities. It has a snow base of 102 cm, but it isn’t the primary focus. However, with tickets starting at $5 and capping at $39, it is very inexpensive.
小題1:What can we know about Sunshine Village?
A.It is a ski hill in Europe.
B.Its snow is the thickest of the four.
C.It is suitable for ski beginners.
D.its ticket prices are getting more expensive.
小題2:What does the underlined word "renown" mean in the passage?
A.Good attraction.B.Place of interest.
C.Prize or reward.D.Fame or reputation.
小題3: Which will be the best choice for someone who is fond of other sports games besides skiing?
A.Sunshine Village.B.Lake Louise.
C.Olympic Park.D.Nakiska.
小題4: How much will a woman pay if she and her husband with two children go skiing in the best family place?
A.168 dollars.B.103.5 dollars.
C.209 dollars.D.129.5 dollars.

小題1:B
小題1:D
小題1:C
小題1:A   
本文主要介紹五處滑雪勝地。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“At present, they have a snow base of 107cm.”可判斷選B,因?yàn)楸容^其他四處地方的雪的厚度可知,其余各地的雪均沒有這么厚。
小題1:詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)“Sunshine is definitely the premier ski hill in the area.”可判斷此地盛名,即在國際上都有名氣,由此可判斷選D。
小題1:細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“It has facilities not only for skiing, but also for all kinds of other activities.”可判斷選C。
小題1:數(shù)字計(jì)算題:此處的收費(fèi)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)是“Adults pay $64.5, Seniors pay $51.5, and Children only pay $19.5.”,兩個(gè)成人收費(fèi)129美元,兩個(gè)小孩收費(fèi)美元,合計(jì)收費(fèi)168 美元,故選A。
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