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　　RIO DE JANEIRO — Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the iconic attractions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Offering unparalleled views of the city, thousands of World Cup fans are ascending¹ to the top each day, either to watch the games or just enjoy the sights.
Sugarloaf Mountain dominates² the skyline from almost all of Rio de Janeiro, including here in Copacabana Beach.

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Getting to the top just takes two short cable car rides - although for the more adventurous³, climbing is an option.
The top of Sugarloaf reveals Rio in a way that most people here say can’t be beaten. You can see Copacabana, Ipanema, Botafogo, and downtown Rio. Of course, watching over all, is Corcovado, featuring the Christ the Redeemer statue.
World Cup Fans Gather Atop Sugarloaf Mountain
Rodrigo is a local resident. He has lived here his whole life, but this was his first trip to the top.
“It represents the spirit of the nature of Rio de Janeiro. You can see the beauty of the city all in one, single place,” he said.
Not everyone is so close. Hayden and Jordan spent 29 hours traveling from Australia.
“Three different flights - eight hours, seven hours, and 14 hours,” explains Jordan.
Soccer fans from around the world have chosen Rio for their World Cup experience, and Sugarloaf Mountain is part of that. It’s not unusual to see Brazilian and Colombian supporters taking a photo of a group of Germans.
Alex and Christian⁴ also came to Rio from Germany.
“We’ve got the Alps, but you can’t compare them to this,” says Alex.
When your day on Sugarloaf Mountain is done, all that’s left is the cable car ride back down. That is, of course, only if you choose not to take the helicopter.

1 ascending   

adj.上升的，向上的

参考例句：

• Now draw or trace ten dinosaurs in ascending order of size.现在按照体型由小到大的顺序画出或是临摹出10只恐龙。

2 dominates   

v.控制( dominate的第三人称单数 )；在…中占首要地位；在…中具有最重要（或明显）的特色；在…中拥有最重要的位置

参考例句：

• The spire of the tower dominates the foreground. 塔尖在前景中占了主要地位。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The company dominates this segment of the market. 这家公司控制着这一部分市场。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 adventurous   

adj.爱冒险的；惊心动魄的，惊险的，刺激的　

参考例句：

• I was filled with envy at their adventurous lifestyle.我很羨慕他们敢于冒险的生活方式。
• He was predestined to lead an adventurous life.他注定要过冒险的生活。

4 Christian   

adj.基督教徒的；n.基督教徒

参考例句：

• They always addressed each other by their Christian name.他们总是以教名互相称呼。
• His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。