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课时梯级训练(十六) Section Ⅳ Writing
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(2023·上饶高二期末)Bhutan is one of the world's most mysterious(神秘的) countries. Visiting it can be challenging,but there's a new drive to finally cross it off the bucket list in 2022,as its breathtaking Trans Bhutan Trail(小径) will be reopening to travelers for the first time in 60 years.
According to the Bhutan Canada Foundation—the main donor to the restoration project—the 250mile route connects nine districts,28 local governments,one national park and 400 historic and cultural sites.Travelers who follow the entire trail route will cross 18 major bridges and climb 10,000 stairs.It will be possible to walk or bike there.
“This is a communitybased project in both its building and operation which will restore an ancient cultural treasure and provide a sustainable,net zero carbon experience in the country for travelers,” says Sam Blyth,chair of the Bhutan Canada Foundation.“The Trans Bhutan Trail also reflects the country's philosophy of Gross National Happiness and will allow the children of Bhutan to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors.”
The trail's westernmost point is the town of Haa,which is near the border with Tibet,China.The easternmost point is Trashigang,near the border of India's Arunachal Pradesh state.According to a representative for the Bhutan Canada Foundation,an ambitious walker could cover the whole trail in about a month,but most tourists will likely enjoy shorter parts of the trail on three,four,or sevenday trips.
Due to its “high value,low impact” tourism strategy,Bhutan averaged just a few thousand visitors in a typical year before COVID19 occurred.As part of its aim to avoid over tourism,the country charges a mandatory(强制的)$250 per day fee,which includes land transport,accommodations,food and guide service.The cost makes it somewhat prohibitive for many people to visit.And walkers to the Trans Bhutan Trail will have to apply for a permit.They can do this beginning in April.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是穿越不丹的小径