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第 46 題至第 50 題為題組For many people, a typical vacation might involve lying out and getting some sun at the beach or shoppinguntil they drop. But, if you’re looking to take a trip in which you can broaden your horizons and soothe your achingmuscles, a fantastic opportunity can be found in south-western Turkey. There, two breathtaking sites await you. Oneis Pamukkale, an incomparable natural wonder. The other is Hierapolis, an ancient city, filled with Greek andRoman ruins from a bygone era.In Turkish, Pamukkale means “cotton castle,” which is a fitting description for this attraction. In a pictureof Pamukkale people might mistake the pure white scenery for mounds of snow. Yet, they are actually rockformations; they appear pure white due to mineral deposits left by the calcium-laden spring waters and volcanicsprings that have flowed over them for thousands of years. Since the 2ndcentury B.C., Pamukkale has been afamous spa, visited by people who want to experience its beautifying effects and find a remedy to whatever ailsthem.Built next to the “cotton castle” is Hierapolis, which means “Holy City” in Greek. Over its history it wasstruck by many powerful earthquakes. Today, many structures from the Roman era still remain. Tourists can walkdown Colonnade Street, which used to be the main road when the town was bustling with people. It divides thecity into two sections by large pillars on each side of the street. As they stroll along, visitors can see the ruins ofmany buildings, including shops, pantries, and ancient homes. Located in the middle of Hierapolis is thewell-preserved Roman Theater. Back in its heyday, the theater had the capacity to hold 8,500 to 10,000spectators. People would gather here for concerts, sporting events, and religious ceremonies. But most of all, theycame here for theater. Today, many statues depicting famous mythological figures from the theater have beenrestored and are on display inside.In recent times, Hierapolis and Pamukkale became targets for savvy businesses. Many hotels wereconstructed over the ruins, and a road was built over Pamukkale for motorbikes, causing great damage to the sites.But, after the area was declared a world heritage site, the hotels were torn down and the road was closed. Now,people must walk on Pamukkale barefoot. With these safeguards in place, Pamukkale and Hierapolis shouldcontinue to heal and entertain tourists for years to come.
46 According to the passage, what are the characteristics of Pamukkale and Hierapolis?
(A) nature and culture
(B) shopping and dining
(C) bed and breakfast
(D) swimming and motorbiking

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答案：A
難度：適中0.5
統計：A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)

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