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Are you interested in visiting historical swimming pools? If you are, here are some pools that you shouldn't miss in America.
McCarren Park Pool
During the summer of 1936, the Works Progress Administration opened eleven huge pools in New York City. One was the McCarren Park Pool, designed by Aymar EmburyⅡ. A 2012 restoration project brought the longclosed Brooklyn facility into the 21st century while keeping the original brick bathhouse building and grand entry arch (拱门)．
Berkeley City Club Pool
Open to members and hotel guests of Berkeley City Club in Berkeley, California, this Julia Morgandesigned pool dates from 1930. It looks like a pool in a fairy tale. There is an observation deck (瞭望台) for those who just want to enjoy the architecture without actually swimming.
Roman Pool
Part of Hearst Castle, the indoor Roman Pool is a masterpiece filled with natural light and amazing artworks by artist Camille Solon. Julia Morgan built the pool under a tennis court and designed it in an artistic style. The water's gleaming surface reflects the room's curved marble ladders, lamps and marble statues.
Neptune Pool
The Neptune Pool is also one of the main attractions of Hearst Castle. Julia Morgan designed it. It has an amazing oceanview setting. For more on the Neptune Pool and the castle, visit the Hearst Castle website.
语篇解读：作者向我们介绍了美国四个历史悠久的游泳池。
1．What can we know about the McCarren Park Pool?
A．It was opened in the early 1930s.
B．It isn't open to the public today.
C．It was restored by Aymar EmburyⅡ.
D．The original brick bathhouse building still exists.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“A 2012 restoration project brought the longclosed Brooklyn facility into the 21st century while keeping the original brick bathhouse building”可知应选D。
2．What can we do at the Roman Pool?
A．Having an ocean view through the windows.
B．Enjoying views on an observation deck.
C．Enjoying artworks by Camille Solon.
D．Staying at Berkeley City Club.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段的“Part of Hearst Castle, the indoor Roman Pool is a masterpiece filled with natural light and amazing artworks by artist Camille Solon”可知应选C。
3．The text is meant to ________.
A．introduce the Hearst Castle website
B．introduce some historical swimming pools
C．recommend some major attractions in the U．S.
D．tell readers about some pools designed by Julia Morgan
解析：选B 写作意图题。根据文章内容可知，作者主要介绍了一些历史悠久的游泳池，故选B。
