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阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、 D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Dubai isn't your average international city, and it's a lively place rich in culture and history.Although it may be known for architectural miracles, like Burj Khalifa Tower, the city is perfected by a series of landscapes, wildlife and natural wonders.
The Saruk al-hadid Archaeological Site
Set in the spectacular desert landscape, the Saruk al-hadid Archaeological Site is one of the most exciting discoveries of the 21st century, which gives us a glance into the city's history and beginnings as a thriving trade hub.The site is considered to have been a centre of constant human habitation, trade and metallurgy, dating back over three thousand years to the Iron Age.Unique artifacts discovered at the site are on public display at the world's only live museum.
The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Reserve
The spot is home to a huge variety of feathered residents.Just inside the busy city of Dubai, you'll find a treasure of diverse bird life in the vast wetlands of the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Reserve.From one of the three bird hides, you can witness more than 25,000 residents and migratory birds, which include great egrets, reef herons, cormorants and more.The real stars are the pink flamingos that flock to the area during the winter in the hope of attracting a mate.
The Zaynab
The Zaynab goes deep into the water off Dubai's coast.A short ride from Dubai's shiny shoreline lies a little-known marine adventure.The waters of gulf are home to many magical secrets of the underwater world.The Zaynab, a 70-meter-long oil smuggling ship bound for Asia is a thrilling deep wreck site for advanced open water divers.Other interesting wrecks include the Sheikh Mohammed Barge, Neptune 6 and Victoria Star where divers could explore many more mysteries that lie deep below.
1.What can we know about Dubai?
A.It's well-known for its series of landscapes, wildlife and natural wonders.
B.The Saruk al-hadid Archaeological Site dates from the Stone A