(单选题)

In the eyes of people in Friesland, the Elfstedentocht ______.

A.is merely a recreational sport

B.can be replaced by indoor activities

C.will be extinct very soon

D.is not only an iconic skating race but a way of life

参考答案：D

参考解析：

细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句“The Elfstedentocht is more than a race, just as ice skating here is more than a sport. It’s woven into the cultural fabric, a time-honored part of daily life in this region.”可看出，此项运动对于Friesland的人来说，不仅仅是一项运动，而是根植于城市文化的一部分。故选D。

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