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Mount Huang(Anhui)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site set amidst “the loveliest mountains of China, ” Mount Huang, aka Mount Yellow, is a once-in-a-lifetime trek for many Chinese.
The 1, 863-meter mountain is renowned for its oddly shaped pines, spectacular rock formations, hot springs and seas of misty and melancholy clouds. A trip here provides a mountain of feeling.
Admission fee: RMB 230 between March 1—November 30
RMB 150 between December 1—February 28
Major cities connected to Huangshan Airport by direct flights include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xi’an.
TEL: 0559—5561111
Huangguoshu Waterfall(Guizhou)
The highest waterfall in Asia, majestic Huangguoshu“Yellow Fruit Tree”Waterfall plunges a dramatic 77. 8 meters across a 101-meter-wide span.
The best visiting season is June to August, when the water reaches a peak flow of 700 cubic meters per second.
Admission fee: RMB 180 between March 1—October 31
RMB 160 between November 1—February 28
The nearest traffic hub to Huangguoshu Waterfall is Huangguoshu Airport. It’s about six kilometers away. Major cities connected to Huangguoshu by direct flights include Beijing and Guangzhou.
TEL: 0851—33596663
Shennongjia(Hubei)
More than 400 people claim to have seen a Bigfoot—like creature among the lush vegetation of Shennongjia over the past century, yet no hard evidence has been found to prove the “yeti’s” existence.
The 3, 200-square-kilometer nature reserve also purports to be “the only well-preserved subtropical forest ecosystem in the world’s mid-latitudes, ” with more than 5, 000 species of animals and plants. It’s home to snub-nosed or golden monkeys, a rare and protected species in China.
Admission fee: RMB100
Wuhan is the nearest major city and traffic hub to Shennongjia. From Wuhan’s long-distance bus station at Xinhua Lu, take the daily coach to Xingshan County. Then transfer to a mini-bus from Xingshan to Shennongjia.
TEL: 0719—8128855
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【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国的几个著名景点, 及其交通路线、入场费用等信息。
21. Which is the best choice for hot spring-lovers with tight budgets?
A. Mount Huang in October.
B. Huangguoshu Waterfall in July.
C. Mount Huang in December.
D. Shennongjia at any time.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。由“The 1, 863-meter mountain is. . . hot springs and. . . ”和“RMB 150 between December 1—February 28”可知, 对于预算紧张的温泉爱好者来说“Mount Huang in December”是最好的选择。故选C项。
22. When can you enjoy the splendid scene of Huangguoshu Waterfall?
A. On May Day. B. On CPC Founding Day.
C. On New Year’s Day. D. On National Day.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。由“The best visiting season is June to August, ”结合常识CPC Founding Day(7月1日)可知, 在这时能欣赏到黄果树瀑布的壮丽景色故选B项。
23. How many approaches are mentioned in all to get relevant travel information?
A. 5 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1
【解析】选B。细节理解题。纵观全文, 特别根据TEL: 0719—8128855 For more information, just click: http: //edition. cnn. com/travel/article/china-beautiful-places/index. html or Wechat: CNN—Travel. 可知, 通过 “电话+网页+微信公众号”三种途径可查到更多关于黄山的信息。故选B项。
