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There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky(威士忌) at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873, she wrote in her diary, "I never saw a lovelier spot," And she didn't even go fishing.

Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grasses and mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange light, the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold. As you settle down with just a fishing pole and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy Castle, any frustration(烦恼) will float away as gently as the circling water. It's just you and purple, pink, white flowers, seeking a perfect harmony. If you are a new comer to fishing, learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime's fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.

Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long day's fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland, the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland's mountains. Ben Nevis is the highest of all British mountains, and reaching its 1343-metre top is a challenge. But it's not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique. More than 900 metres high, on the mountain's north face, lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes from the Gaelic language "usquebaugh" or "water of life"; and it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotland's best known drink: whisky.

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64.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that _____.

A. the queen is rich in tour experience

B. the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland

C. tasting whisky is better than going fishing

D.1873 is a special year for the queen

65. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?

A. By giving descriptions.

B. By following time order.

C. By analyzing causes.

D. By making comparisons.

66. What is Ben Nevis special for?

A. The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

B. The beauty of its surroundings.

C. The water from the mountain.

D. The challenge up to its top.

67. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.

B. To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.

C. To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.

D. To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.

参考译文

享受苏格兰传统最好的方法莫过于在像因弗洛奇城堡那样安静的地方钓鱼和品尝一点点威士忌。1873年维多利亚女王参观城堡时，在日记里写到：“我从未见过这么美的地方”，而且她还没有去钓鱼。

我们不容易定义苏格兰。在某些时刻，这一有着湖泊、草地和山川的陆地就在你眼前变幻莫测。当夕阳余晖轻柔地照在山坡上，山坡被被染成了橘黄色，就连鱼儿畅游的河流也被镀上了一层金色。当你只带着一根钓鱼竿和一个篮子在洛奇河岸靠近因弗洛奇城堡的地方定居下来时，任何烦恼都会随着水循环慢慢流去。只有你和紫色、粉色、白色的花朵在寻求着一种完美的和谐。如果你是一个新来的垂钓者，跟钓鱼导游学习钓鱼的基础知识会给你带来终生的乐趣。对于许多人而言，钓鱼不仅仅是一项运动，更是一门艺术。

在一天的垂钓之后，苏格兰会给你提供引人注目的休息场所。（这些休息场所）傍着原始山脉而建，藏于密林之中。在尼维斯山下就是美丽的因弗洛奇城堡，这里是欣赏苏格兰山脉之美最好的地方。奔尼维斯山脉是英国所有山脉中最高的，登上它1343米的高峰是一种挑战。不仅上山别具精彩，下山也很独特别致。在超过900高的山脉北面有最重要的纯净水资源。它的名字源自于盖尔语的“威士忌酒”或“生命之水”，并且它还是苏格兰最有名的威士忌酒中最重要的原料。

答案解析

64. B 考查推理判断。根据文章第一段中的第一句"There is no better way to enjoy..."可知用Queen Victoria的例子是来证明这一句话的，故选B项。

65. A 考查推理判断。第二段一开始就说明不好下定义，然后进行了具体的描述，故选A项。

66. C 考查细节理解。根据文章最后一段的内容可知Ben Navis的水很特别，故选C项。

67. B 考查作者意图。文章介绍了Ben Navis独特的风景，为的是吸引读者的眼球。故选B项。