专题01 阅读理解（第1期）-2024届江苏高考英语模拟试题分项汇编

专题01 阅读理解（第1期）-2024届江苏高考英语模拟试题分项汇编 阅读理解【江苏省2023-2024学年高三上学期期初学情调研】 China is a country well worth visiting. The following tips may make your trip to China pleasant and satisfactory. Which cities are preferable for tourists to visit on their first trip to China? What you see depends on how long you can stay in China. Generally speaking, tourists should first visit cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an. Beijing is a political and cultural centre that offers great scenic attractions like the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Besides, foods such as Beijing roast duck and instant-boiled mutton have proved popular with tourists. Shanghai, a shopping centre for best buys, is the largest city in China. Tourists will be satisfied with what the city supplies, from various snacks and cakes to handicrafts and textiles. Neighbouring Suzhou and Hangzhou are considered by Chinese to be “paradise on Earth”. Xi’an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, was the capital of many dynasties in the Chinese history. The city is rich in tourism resources such as Great Wild Goose Pagoda and the Huaqing Hot Springs. When is the best time for the trip? China is a vast land with great contrasts in landscape and climate. Consequently, tourists may pay a visit anytime. Spring and autumn are supposed to be the best times to tour cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an. If you dislike the cold, you can visit Kunming in south China, which is known for its year-round spring weather. A closer look takes you to the Stone Forest and the Dianchi Lake. If you rarely have a chance to see snow, Harbin is a best choice in January and February. What is well worth purchasing in China? China has won a worldwide reputation for handicrafts, silk, porcelain and textiles, all more reasonably priced and of greater variety than elsewhere in the world. Unique local creations are available in their own cities. If tourists are not able to reach these cities, most of these products can be purchased in the F