Topic 3 Cultural Corner-高中英语读本选择性必修第一册

66 1.What􀆳s the purpose of the passage? A.To attract tourists to these theme parks. B.To increase the sales of amusement parks today. C.To introduce world􀆳s best amusement parks. D.To compare attractions in different theme parks. 2.Which of the folowing theme parks have similar attractions? A.EPCOT & Disney-MGM. B.Disneyland &Magic Kingdom. C.Disneyland &Universal Studios. D.Magic Kingdom &Universal Studios. 3.Which park has the shortest history? A.Disneyland, California. B.Disney-MGM Studios, Florida. C.EPCOT, Disney World, Florida. D.Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Florida. Tangua Park Formerly a rubble recycling plant and a site for the disposal of industrial waste, Tangua Park was regenerated last decade and now has a jogging track, bike path and waterfal and is a popular tourist attraction. Jalapao State Park The combination of plains, golden dunes, rivers and waterfals makes Jalapao State Park a favourite with adventurers. After rafting in the Novo River rapids you can swim by the emerald Formiga Waterfal, enjoying the park􀆳s relatively untouched wilderness. 67 ChapadaDiamantina National Park ChapadaDiamantina in the state of Bahia is one of the country􀆳s richest bio regions. Originaly home to indigenous Maracás Indians, the area was flooded by explorers in the 1700s looking for gold and, later, diamonds. Today, the area is home to around 50 species of orchids, giant anteaters, wild cats and armadilos, as wel as diverse flora and numerous birds and snakes. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Clouds obscure a valey in Great Smoky