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Unit 2 Amazing China
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素材来源:Travel China Guide#2
[原创]China is an old country with the 5,000-year-long history. It is
difficult for you to travel around all the places of interest. Touring online is a
good way to help you to learn about these places.#3
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The Great Wall is one of the most famous places of interest in China. The
Great Wall is an old military fortification (防御工事)with about 2,700 years’
history. More than 20 dynasties built it in different ways. There is no better
way to explore the Great Wall than by hiking or walking along it.
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Speaking of Xi’an, the first thought coming up in your mind must be the
Terracotta Army. It was listed in the World Cultural Heritage List in 1987.The
Terracotta Army is the world’s largest underground troop (军队).These
“soldiers” seem to be alive. They show how strong and powerful China was at
that time.
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With about 98% forest coverage (覆盖率), Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is
a huge biological treasure house and natural oxygen bar (氧吧).People call it
“Natural Museum”.Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the inspiration (灵感) of
Avatar, is a must-see place for its out-of-this-world scenery. Huangshizhai is the
largest viewing platform in the forest park where you can see the greatest view
of stone forests.
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The Li River is among the top ten China tourist attractions list. This river is
famous for the green hills, clear water, wonderful grotto (石窟) and charming
rock. The 83-kilometre section from Guilin to Yangshuo is the most beautiful
part of Li River. The Karst landscape (喀斯特地貌) along the Li River has
attracted the heart of artists. Many Chinese painters and poets have enjoyed the
beauty of this natural scenery.
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阅读选择·语篇导读 本文主要介绍了通过上网搜索可以了解的中国的四个景点:
长城、兵马俑、张家界国家森林公园以及漓江。
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1.Which key should you click if you want to learn about the information
above?( )
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A.Place → Interest in Asia B.Tour → Famous places
C.Place → World-famous D.Tour → Attractions in China
【解析】推理判断题。本文介绍的是中国的四个著名的旅游景点,所以如果上网
搜索,可以首先点击Tour ,之后点击 Attractions in China 即可搜索出上述信息。
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2. 选项选择 Which of the following are right about the Great Wall?( )
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①It has a history of about 2,700 years.
②It is a modern military fortification.
③Over 20 dynasties built it.
④People can hike or walk on it.
A.①②③ B.①②④ C.①③④ D.②③④
【解析】细节理解题。根据“The Great Wall is an old military
fortification with about 2,700 years’ history.More than 20 dynasties
built it in different ways.There is no better way to explore the Great
Wall than by hiking or walking along it.”可知,①③④是正确的。
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3.How long has the Terracotta Army been listed in the World Cultural Heritage
List?( )
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A.For less than 20 years. B.For more than 30 years.
C.For more than 40 years. D.For more than 50 years.
【解析】推理判断题。根据第二个文本框中“It was listed in the World
Cultural Heritage List in 1987.”可知,兵马俑在1987年被列为世界文化遗产
名录,距今有三十多年的时间。
温馨提示
list也可作名词,意为“清单”。
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4.What does “this natural scenery” refer to?( )
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A.Clear water. B.The wonderful grotto.
C.The Karst landscape. D.Charming rock.
【解析】推理判断题。根据“The Karst landscape along the Li River has
attracted the heart of artists.”可知,漓江沿岸的喀斯特地貌吸引了艺术家
们的心,所以这里的自然风光指喀斯特地貌。
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