2024届新高三英语暑假提升阅读训练四

新高三暑假提升阅读训练四 A Some of the first national parks in China Sanjiangyuan National Park The first national park to be trialed as part of the new system was Sanjiangyuan, the source of the Yangtze, Yellow and Mekong (Lancang) rivers. Situated in Qinghai province, it covers 190,700 sq km of high- altitude wilderness on the Tibetan Plateau. Protected species include snow leopards, wild yaks, and Tibetan antelopes. Wuyi Mountain National Park Both a Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wuyi Shan is one of the world’s largest subtropical forest systems. Its dramatic gorges and rivers are home to thousands of types of protected wildlife like migratory birds and rare amphibians. And many visitors come to explore the archaeological remains of Han City as well as numerous 11th-century Daoist temples and shrines. Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park Situated in the Changbai Mountains along China’s border with Russia, this park covers the wild habitats of the big cats and since 2017, 12 Siberian small tigers and 11 new leopards have been born here. Nearby is Jingpo Lake National Geopark near Mudanjang in Heilongjiang province, with lakes, volcanic craters and ancient lava flows. Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Preserving the tropical ecosystem of Hainan Island, China’s southernmost province, this national park is home to the world’s rarest primate, the critically endangered Hainan gibbon. The national park includes many existing reserves, offering visitors the chance to be immersed in the rainforest and spot rare creatures in the wild. 1. What can people do in Wuyi Mountain National Park? A. They can experience tropical forest systems. B. They can go to visit dramatic gorges and rivers. C. They can expose themselves to the habitat for gibbons. D. They can explore the many 11th-century Buddhist temples. 2. Where can young people who are interested in volcanology go? A. Sanjiangyuan National Park. B. Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Par