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Few people have close encounters with crocodiles and live to tell about them. Fortunately, the clever people of Darwin, Australia have figured out a way to let people safely view these amazing creatures face to face. At Crocosaurus Cove, people can enter water that is shared with some of the world's largest saltwater crocodiles in the Cage of Death. Members of the park staff then feed the reptiles from above to give the people a thrilling experience. 　　If you would rather put some space between you and the toothy creatures, there are around 100 baby crocs waiting to be fed from a safe distance. They have loads of energy and jump completely out of the water to snatch the food. If such an experience leaves you on edge, there are plenty of more gentle reptiles to be seen. The theme park also boasts a turtle reserve and a freshwater aquarium. Either way, Crocosaurus Cove is a fun way to spend the day with crocodiles, and you are guaranteed to leave with all your limbs.

1. encounter　n. 遭遇，經歷
   The article is about the reporter's first encounter with war.
   這篇文章寫的是該位記者第一次遭遇戰爭的經歷。
   
2. thrilling　a. 刺激的，令人興奮的
   The movie features a strong cast and thrilling action scenes.
   這部電影有強大的卡司以及驚險的動作場面。
   
3. loads/a load of...　　很多∕大量的……
   Maria put off our lunch date because she had a load of things to do.
   瑪麗亞延後了我們的午餐之約，因為她有一堆事情要做。
   
4. snatch　vt. 抓住；搶去
   The teacher snatched the note that was being passed around from my hand.
   老師從我手中抓走那張被傳閱的紙條。
   
5. on edge　　緊張不安
   Jeffery was on edge about meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time.
   對於第一次和女友的家長見面，傑佛瑞感到很緊張。
   
6. boast vt.（地方等）擁有（好的事物或特徵）
   The beautiful island boasts a variety of natural resources.
   這座美麗的小島有著各種天然資源。
   
7. either way　　（兩種方式中的）任一種方式
   You can get there by MRT or bus, but it will take you half an hour either way.
   你可以搭捷運或公車到那裡，但不管哪種都會花上半小時。
   
8. be guaranteed to + 原形動詞　　肯定會（做）……
   The magic show is guaranteed to amaze audiences of all ages.
   這場魔術表演肯定會使各種年齡的觀眾都大感驚奇。
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Extra Words

   crocodile　n. 鱷魚（亦常簡稱為 croc） saltwater　a. 生活於海∕鹹水的 reptile　n. 爬蟲類 toothy　 a.（露出）很多牙齒的 reserve　n. 保護區 freshwater　a. 淡水的 aquarium　n. 水族館 limb　n. 四肢

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   中文翻譯＆標準答案

   很少有人跟鱷魚近距離接觸後，還能活著回來對他人訴說經歷。好在澳洲達爾文的慧黠居民想出了法子，讓人們能夠安全地面對面欣賞這些神奇的生物。在澳洲鱷魚樂園中，人們可以待在『死亡之籠』裡，和一些世上最大型的鹹水鱷魚同處一片水域。接著樂園的工作人員會從上方餵食這些爬蟲類，讓遊客經歷一場刺激絕倫的體驗。 　　如果您寧願和這些滿口利牙的生物保持一點距離，這裡還有大約一百隻鱷魚寶寶可以讓人們從安全的距離餵食。牠們活力充沛，可以全身跳出水面來掠食。如果這樣的經驗讓您坐立不安，園區中還可看到許多較為溫和的爬蟲類。這座主題樂園內也有烏龜保護區及淡水水族館。不論是何種方式，來澳洲鱷魚樂園遊玩都是和鱷魚共度一日的有趣辦法，而且您也肯定能四肢健全的離開。

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