WalkintothesmallAustraliantownofCooberPedyonanygivenday...
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Walk into the small Australian town of Coober pedy on any given day, and you will get the strange feeling of an abandoned ghost town. So why even call it a town? Because that’s exactly what it is, complete with 4,000 plus residents of 48 nationalities, all of whom live underground!
Located about 846 kilometers north of Adelaide, Coober Pedy was built in 1915, following the discovery of opal(猫眼石). As people from across the country and world flocked to mine the precious stone, they realized that while working under the ground was easy, living above it was not, thanks to the extreme temperatures.
They therefore did what humans do best when faced with a situation they cannot change—adaptation! In this case, it meant living underground, by changing old mines into homes and building the world’s first and most likely, the only underground town.
As years have gone by, the homes have become bigger and more complex. There are now also several hotels and inns to accommodate the tourists that flock in from all over the world to see this unusual town. And while the structures may be located underground, they are as good as those that lie above. Not only does the underground town take full advantage of the beautiful red rock, but it also features all the modern amenities (便利设施) like walk-in closets, modern kitchen and televisions. And if that is not enough, the town also has gift shops selling opal jewelry, a couple of museums and even a church! For those that need some physical activities, the town offers a golf course.
Besides being the opal capital of the world and a popular tourist destination, Coober Pedy is also a favorite among filmmakers and has been featured in movies such as Pitch Black, Red Planet and Opal Dream.
28. People first built Coober Pedy to ________.
A. avoid the hot weather
B. make full use of room
C. protect themselves from the animal danger above
D. take advantage of the local materials
29. According to the fourth paragraph, Coober Pedy _________.
A. has very simple structures
B. has become a great tourist attraction
C. provides more amenities than a modern hotel
D. only allows people to live a simple life
30. What do people probably feel when staying in Coober Pedy?
A. Disappointed. B. Frightened C. Comfortable D. Curious
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. A ghost town in Australia.
B. Austrilia’s exciting underground town — Coober Pedy.
C. The structure of an underground town.
D. The attraction of Coober Pedy to filmmakers.
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