Located in Florence, Oregon is “Sea Lion Caves”, the only known western, coastal, mainland habitat of Stellar Sea Lions. It is also the world’s largest sea cave in existence today and a perfect place to get up close and personal with nature. The sea caves are said to be the home of an estimated 200 sea lions and that at any given time visitors can expect to see at least 150 sea lions going about their daily business.
The most immense(巨大的) of all sea lions, the Stellar males are known to grow up to 12 feet in length and weight an incredulous 1,500 pounds. The females, on the other hand, tend to be a bit smaller and average 9 feet in length with an average weight of 700 pounds.
They tend to breed and give birth during the spring and summer months. The breeding and birthing process takes place on the steep cliff ledges that surround the sea cave. Therefore the best time to view this ritual is during those select months from the outside viewing platform.
In addition to the sea lions, visitors can expect to catch a glimpse of the rare Pigeon Guillemont. These unusual sea birds tend to nest in seaweed along the cliff ledges in early April. And ever the graceful Gray Whales are expected to be seen. Each year, travelling in pods, these sea creatures migrate around “ Cape Blance” on their way to and from their native Alaska waters.
As of 2010 “ Sea Lion Caves” is open daily year round except for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The ticket box office is open from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm. Visitor have a choice of two different ticket options; platform view or cave view. And admission into the cave itself is $13.00 for adults and $ 8.00 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under the age of 2 are admitted for free and there is a discount ticket price available for senior citizens . It currently costs $3.50 per person to access the topside wildlife viewing platform. While on the platform visitor can pay an additional fee to use the on-site telescope or opt (选择) to bring their own such equipment.
小题1:The last paragraph is mainly talking about the ______ of the 2010 “Sea Lion Caves”.
A．admission and hours of operation
B．wildlife and best viewing times
C．summer hot spots and activities
D．additional information and fees小题2: Which of the following statement about the “Sea Lion Caves” is true?
A．It is located in the center of Florence.
B．It’s a good place for visitors to approach the nature.
C．Visitors may see 150 sea lions there at any time.
D．It’s the world’ only habitat of Stellar Sea Lions小题3:The passage suggests that Stellar Sea Lions usually breed and give birth________.
A．in the entrance to the sea cave
B．on the smooth cliff cave walls
C．in the warmer season months
D．out of the vision of the tourists小题4:What does the underlined word “ migrate” in the fourth paragraph mean?
A．Chase one after another
B．Flash from time to time
C．Grow little by little
D．Move from place to place小题5: When you visit the Sea Lion Caves of Forence, Oregon, you are likely to see ________.
a. the Stellar males b. the Stellar females c. a rare sea bird d. a Great Sharks
e. beautiful Gray Whales
A．a, b, c, d
B．a, b, c, e
C．a, b, d, e
D．a, c ,d,
