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推理判断题。根据Peyto Lake, Canada中Entry Details: $9.80 adult, $8.30 senior, $4.90 youth, and $19.60 family可知一位80岁的老人到Peyto Lake, Canada来旅游是要付费的。故选C。

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推理判断题。根据Lake Argentino, Argentina中Located in the Patagonian province in Argentina, the lake is truly beautiful. Surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains,可知Lake Argentino被冰川和冰雪覆盖的山脉所包围。故选D。

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