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題組 29- 30     After the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”, people around the world start to notice theother-worldly beauty of Iceland. Although not the first movie shot in Iceland, the movie “The SecretLife of Walter Mitty” successfully grabbed people’s attention to this island with the wild scenic spotsplaying the lead role.   Located about 1,472 kilometers west of Norway, a harsh place near the Arctic, Iceland is dubbedthe land of fire and ice. With the greatest number of active volcanoes in the world, Iceland is alsohonored with the land of Europe’s largest ice cap. To admire the country’s epic scenery, most visitorswill follow the classic route of the Golden Circle, covering around 300 kilometers and offering the  country’s most renowned natural attractions. The tour starts from Þingvellir, a national park around30 minutes’ drive from the capital of Reykjavík. As the site of Iceland’s earliest parliament, as earlyas in 930 A.D., Þingvellir lies in a rift valley, with a fault traversing the region, separating the NorthAmerican and Eurasian Plates. East onward, the Gullfoss, meaning “Golden Falls” will wow thevisitors with its colossal body of water － the biggest waterfall in Europe. Adjacent to the powerfulcataract are the geysers “Geysir” and “Strokkur”. It is estimated that the Geysir had been active for10,000 years. But after 2003, the Geysir has been inactive. However, the nearby Strokkur is stillerupting at the interval of every 5-10 minutes, reaching around 15-20 meters in height.   Aside from the Golden Circle, there is still the Diamond Circle, in the north of Iceland, full ofgeothermal landscapes and geological wonders for tourists to discover. Visitors who come in thewinter will be blessed with the sighting of aurora borealis, or the northern lights, which can be easilyspotted even in its capital!   With so many natural wonders, no wonder Iceland has become a favorite for film makers. Forpeople who haven’t been to this wonderland, hurry before it’s packed with vacationers.
29. Which of the following is TRUE about the Golden Circle?
(A) It offers natural as well as historical sights.
(B) Visitors can see Europe’s biggest hot spring in the Golden Circle.
(C) The Geysir is next to Þingvellir, a rift valley.
(D) It is in the north of Iceland.

參考答案

答案：A
難度：簡單0.714286
統計：A(5),B(2),C(0),D(0),E(0)

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