Passage Six
A)Island of Dolls, Mexico
Hidden in the green waters near Mexico City is a small island known as the Island of Dolls. It's filled with old dolls hanging from trees, a tribute from a man who lost a young girl. The place feels eerie(怪异的) and quiet,with only the wind and the dolls'unmoving eyes breaking the silence. It's an attraction that blends folklore, sadness, and the supernatural.
B)Temple of Rats, India
In Deshnok, India, there's a temple where rats are treated with respect. Believers think these rats are connected to a goddess. People bring milk and food for the rats and consider seeing a white rat very lucky.
C)The Gum Wall, Seattle
Near a theater in Seattle, there's a wall covered in used gum.It started as a strange habit by theater visitors and has become a colorful piece of art. The wall is now a fun part of the city, even though efforts to clean it off have failed.
D)Baldwin Street, New Zealand
In Dunedin, New Zealand, there's a very steep street, known as the world's steepest. People like to walk up the street, which feels almost straight up, and see the oddly positioned houses. The street is also famous for a candy rolling event each year,in which spherical (球形的) candies roll down to the amusement of spectators, turning this steep street into a spectacle of community and celebration for local people.
E)California's Life-Sized Dinosaurs, USA
In Cabazon, California, there are large dinosaur statues in the desert. These big concrete dinosaurs are leftovers from a dinosaur park. Visitors can climb up the stairs into the belly of "Dinny the Dinosaur"for a whimsical(想入非非的)view or shop at a gift shop inside another. It's a fun place for those who like old and quirky(怪事)things.
F)Catacombs, France
In Paris, a long time ago,people moved many bones from a big cemetery(坟地)under the city to solve health problems. Today, beneath Paris, the Catacombs are a dark and serious place that reminds us of life's end. The tunnels are filled with the bones of millions of people, arranged in a quiet and somber(阴沉的)way.
【问题】Which place tells both a sad story and a belief in magic?