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阅读理解第 部分一
第一节 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。
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Amazing Landscapes of China’s Xinjiang
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in the central part of the Eurasian Continent, on
the northwest border of China. It covers about one-sixth of China’s total territory.
The northwestern border region of Xinjiang, praised as a land of song and dance, melons and
fruits, precious stones, and carpets, is situated in the heart of the Eurasia Continent. Xinjiang was a
key link on the Silk Road and a hub for east-west cultural exchanges in ancient times.
Attractions in Xinjiang
• Karakul Lake
The Karakul is a lake in Akto County along the highway, located 196 km from Kashgar City.
Karakul is a very unusual plateau lake. In fact, it is the highest lake of the Pamir Plateau, at an altitude
of 3,600 m.
• Tianchi (Heavenly) Lake
Tianchi Lake, which also is known as Heavenly Lake ( 天池 ), is located on the northern side
of the Bogeda Peak in the Tianshan mountains. It is 120 km from Urumqi City and only a 90-minute
drive, and the center of the Tianchi scenic area of startling contrasts—an alpine drift lake at an altitude
of 1,980 m (6,496 ft) with glistening glaciers on the mountain peaks nearby.
• Kanas Lake
Kanas Lake is in the Kanas Geopark and is mainly made up of Crouching Dragon Bay, Moon
Bay, Immortal Bay and the interesting mystery of the legendary big red monster fish! The water,
surrounded by snow-covered mountains, decorates the world like a diamond.
Delicious food in Xinjiang
Xinjiang boasts a rich and unique food culture. Breakfast here includes melons, jam and milk
tea while lunch is often served with fl our-based delicacies featuring beef and mutton. Dinner usually
entails Nang, tea or noodles.
Various products of Xinjiang
Xinjiang specialties include lavender ( 薰衣草 ), cotton, tomato, mutton, beef, jujube ( 红枣 ),
and various fruits. In addition, Xinjiang has the richest mineral resources in China, with 138 different
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