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World’s top hotels for observing stars
3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, Switzerland
Sitting 3,100 meters above sea level, 3,100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat overlooks the snow-dusted, rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps. Although skiing is the most popular activity there, the Kulmhotel is a favorite with astronomers. At the top of the two stone towers, observatories(天文台)are equipped with everything an astronomer might need.
Rates: Rooms start at CHF 140 (US $150) per person a day.
Stargazing packages: Starlight dinner, CHF 90 (US $96) per person.
Sanctuary Baines’ Camp, Botswana
This camp has some quiet suites(套房)overlooking the Boro River on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. A day of walking with elephants and watching lions on a game(与狩猎有关的)drive can be followed by an open-air bath.
Rates: Start at US $675 person a day (includes meals, drinks and safaris(游猎))
Ayers Rock Resort—Sails in the Desert Hotel, Australia
Located in the heart of the Australian Outback(内地), this hotel provides a stark(鲜明的)contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings. The resort’s Astro Tour uses iPads, telescopes and binoculars(双筒望远镜)to let guests wonder at the Southern Cross(南十字星座)and re-learn the basics of the universe, such as how a star is born.
Rates: Rooms start at US $400.
Stargazing packages: Voyages Outback Sky Journeys, US $38 per person a day; Sounds of Silence dinner, US $169 per person.
Kasbah Hotel, Morocco
At the edge of Draa valley, the Kasbah has two round observatory domes and several telescopes peak out from the fortress walls. Far from city lights, with the world-famous desert—the Sahara on the horizon, the stage is set for a black, glittering sky. Each night after dinner, an expert helps guests find their way around the viewing equipment.
Rates: MAD 540 (US $63) per person a day including breakfast and dinner.
Stargazing packages: Guided visit to the SaharaSky observatory, MAD 200 (US $23)
1.If you want to see wild animals in a game reserve, you can choose ________.
A. Ayers Rock Resort B. Kasbah Hotel, Morocco
C. Sanctuary Baines Camp D. 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat
2.How much should a tourist pay if he/she would like to stay in a hotel a day near the world-famous desert and wants to visit the observatory?
A. $86. B. $207.
C. $150. D. $569.
3.Which of the following is true about 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat?
A. It lies in the heart of the Australian Outback.
B. Tourists can have Starlight dinner for free.
C. Tourists can appreciate the rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps.
D. It provides a stark contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings.
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