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We all love going abroad for a vacation, staying in a hotel and simply relaxing. For most of us, this requires some serious budgeting beforehand to make sure everything is affordable. However, some people will purposely choose to stay somewhere a bit more luxurious. Have you ever wondered which hotels were considered among the most luxurious hotels in the world? Take a look below and find out.

Mardan Palace, Turkey

Based in Antalya, Turkey, the hotel is valued at $1.4 billion. Officially five-star, the hotel is often referred to as a 7-star hotel. It has the largest swimming pool in the Mediterranean and even contains a sunken aquarium which consists of 2,400 fish. The hotel has 560 rooms, an enormous spa (12,000 square feet) and a private beach containing imported Egyptian sand! The pool is 5 acres large! It might take you a while to swim from end to end!

Atlantis Paradise, Bahamas

It is one of the most stunning hotels in the Caribbean. The island resort has eleven swimming pools, a large water park, an 18-hole golf course, over twenty restaurants, a gym, multiple tennis courts, a day-spa and a yoga studio! There is something for all the family: day activities for the kids and nightlife for party-goers. This resort is incredible, and definitely worth a visit one day if you can facilitate it.

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

The Emirates Palace is situated right in the center of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. The palace-like hotel features a golden-exterior which overlooks the waters on the Arabian Gulf. The resort offers a variety of world cuisines, has over 1.3km of private beach space, a private marina (小船坞) as well as coral rooms with garden views. The hotel is very extravagant and showcases Arabian culture in the most luxurious of ways.

The Plaza, New York City

The Plaza is based in midtown Manhattan and has even become a landmark. The hotel has had many celebrity guests and is truly considered luxury. It is in the most ideal location in New York City! The hotel takes inspiration from the French Renaissance (文艺复兴) and was designed by Henry Janeway Hadenbergh. There are 21 floors and 282 rooms in this hotel.

1.1.What does Mardan Palace boast?

A The largest swimming pool in the world.

B A private beach and a huge spa.

C A variety of world cuisines.

D A large water park.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“the largest swimming pool in the Mediterranean”可知A项错误；根据“an enormous spa (12,000 square feet) and a private beach”可知，土耳其的‌马尔丹宫殿酒店有一个巨大的水疗中心和一个私人海滩。B项正确。C和D项未在第二段提及。故选B。

2.2.Which hotel is more suitable for a family with kids?

A Mardan Palace.

B Atlantis Paradise.

C Emirates Palace.

D The Plaza.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“There is something for all the family: day activities for the kids and nightlife for party-goers.”可知，巴哈马的亚特兰蒂斯天堂岛有适合所有家庭的东西：孩子们的日常活动和派对常客的夜生活。故选B。

3.3.What does the underlined word “extravagant” probably mean?

A Old-fashioned and outdated.

B Cheap and economical.

C Expensive and luxurious.

D Simple and modest.

解析：选C。C 词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段划线单词后文的“showcases Arabian culture in the most luxurious of ways”阿布扎比的阿拉伯酋长国宫殿酒店以最奢华的方式展示了阿拉伯文化，由此可推知，划线单词的意思为“奢华的”。故选C。

4.4. Which of the following statements about The Plaza is TRUE?

A It is located in the center of Abu Dhabi.

B It has 282 floors and 21 rooms.

C It is not considered a notable hotel.

D It has been visited by many celebrities.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The hotel has had many celebrity guests and is truly considered luxury.”可知，这家酒店有许多名人客人参观过，被认为是真正的豪华。故选D。