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China Danxia is an impressive and unique landscape of great natural beauty, containing several component parts which have the most interesting sites as well as cultural and local attractions to keep visitors busy.
Ready to explore this characteristic landform in China? Here are the destinations for you.
Danxia Mountain (Guangdong Province)
Danxia Mountain is a noted scenic area near Shaoguan in the northern part of Guangdong Province. It is described as a “world famous UNESCO park of China”. There are a number of temples located on the mountain range and visitors can enjoys many scenic walks in the area. There is also a river that winds through the mountain area and boat trips along the river are offered to visitors.
The Golden Lake (Fujian Province)
The Golden Lake is located in the northwest of Fujian Province. The Golden Lake is surrounded by mountains and forest. Stone bamboo shoots stand tall with springs flowing through them. There are more than 1,000 historic sites, such as the Baishuiji waterfall, lover’s peak, and the 5-kilometer-long calm lake. It is also regarded as “Lake of Gold” by tourists at home and abroad.
Longhu Mountain (Jiangxi Province)
Longhu Mountain is located in Jiangxi Province. It is famous for being one of the birthplaces of Taoism, as many Taoist temples were originally built upon the mountainside. It is particularly important to the Zhengyi Dao as the Shangqing Temple and the Mansion of the Taoist Master are located here. It is known as one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism.
Langshan Mountain (Hunan Province)
Langshan Mountain is one of China’s National Geological Parks famous for its unique Danxia landform, covering an area of 108 square kilometers. It is filled with rich natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. There are more than 500 scenic spots in Langshan Mountain. Among them, the most famous are Tianyi Lane, Chili Peak, Fuyi River, and the Xicun Ancient Dwelling.
1. What can we learn about Danxia Mountain?
A. It has a calm lake. B. It is famous for its temples.
C. It includes Tianyi Lane. D. It offers a boat trip.
2. If you are interested in Chinese religious philosophy, you may go to ________.
A. Danxia Mountain B. The Golden Lake
C. Longhu Mountain D. Langshan Mountain
3. What do the four attractions have in common?
A. They all have typical Danxia landforms. B. They all have temples and forest.
C. They are all world famous parks. D. They are all located in Northwest China.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个具有丹霞地貌的景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Danxia Mountain (Guangdong Province)部分中“There is also a river that winds through the mountain area and boat trips along the river are offered to visitors.(这里还有一条蜿蜒的河流，游客可以乘船游览)”可知，丹霞山提供乘船旅行。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Longhu Mountain (Jiangxi Province)部分中“It is famous for being one of the birthplaces of Taoism, as many Taoist temples were originally built upon the mountainside.(它以道教的发源地而闻名，因为许多道观最初都建在山腰上)”可知，如果你对中国的宗教哲学感兴趣，你可以去龙虎山。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“China Danxia is an impressive and unique landscape of great natural beauty, containing several component parts which have the most interesting sites as well as cultural and local attractions to keep visitors busy.(中国丹霞是一个令人印象深刻和独特的自然景观，包含几个组成部分，这些组成部分有最有趣的景点以及文化和地方景点，让游客应接不暇)”结合文章主要介绍了四个具有丹霞地貌的景点。可知，这四个景点的共同之处是它们都有典型的丹霞地貌。故选A。
