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Thailand's southern beaches attract travelers with their clean water and dramatic cliffs (峭壁), but there's more to explore in this Southeast Asian country.
Lopburi for history buffs
Bypass the tour groups at the ancient city of Ayutthaya and head two hours north of the capital, Bangkok, for a peaceful walk through Thai history. Lopburi, one of Thailand's oldest cities, boasts Khmer-era temples and the uncrowded ruins of King Narai's Palace, which was built in the 1600s. It's also known for the monkeys that gather at Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in the center of town.
Ban Krut for beach bums
In Ban Krut, travelers will find one of the cleanest and quietest stretches of white sandy beach within driving distance of Bangkok. This sleepy seaside community, known mostly by locals, is a five-hour drive or six-hour train trip down the Gulf of Thailand. Don't miss the magnificent Wat Tang Sai, a huge, fairy tale castle-like Buddhist temple.
Cave for holiday hikers
Hiking trails, wetlands and forests make Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park a weekend adventure worthy of topping your Thailand to-do list. The park's crown jewel is the extraordinary Phraya Nakhon Cave. Come early to catch the picturesque chamber flooded with morning sunshine that spotlights the royal pavilion that sits inside.
River Kwai for nature lovers
Most visitors come for the beaches, but the rivers and parks in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province have much to offer. Scenic trails and waterfalls abound in Sai Yok and Erawan national parks. Just two hours from Bangkok is the bridge made famous in the book Bridge over the River Kwai by French author, Pierre Boulle, and the 1957 Academy Award-winning 1957 film adaptation of the same name. Stay on the river at one of Kanchanaburi's many floating hotels, where you can travel to your front door.
1. From which of the following can you learn more about Thai history?
A. Ban Krut
B. Kanchanaburi
C. Phraya Nakhon Cave
D. Lopburi
2. What can tourists do in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park?
A. Visit temples.
B. Meet lovely monkeys.
C. Go hiking.
D. Go to the beach.
3. What can we know from the passage?
A. River Kwai was made famous by a book and a film
B. Tourists can stay at the floating hotels on River Kwai.
C. Most visitors visit Thailand for rivers and parks
D. Travellers can find Khmer-era temples in Ban Krut.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍泰国一些值得探索 旅游景点。泰国南部的海滩以其干净的海水和引人入胜的悬崖吸引着游客，但这个东南亚国家还有更多值得探索的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Lopburi for history buffs中的Bypass the tour groups at the ancient city of Ayutthaya and head two hours north of the capital, Bangkok, for a peaceful walk through Thai history.“绕过古城大城府的旅游团，向首都曼谷以北两小时的车程，在泰国的历史中徜徉。”由此可知，在Lopburi可以了解到Thai的历史。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cave for holiday hikers中Hiking trails, wetlands and forests make Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park a weekend adventure worthy of topping your Thailand to-do list.“徒步旅行、湿地和森林使Khao Sam Roi Yot国家公园成为周末冒险的首选。”由此可知，在Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park游客可以徒步旅行。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据River Kwai for nature lovers中的Stay on the river at one of Kanchanaburi's many floating hotels,“你可以在Kanchanaburi众多的水上旅馆中选择一个，”可知，游客可以住在River Kwai的水上旅馆。故选C。
