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This famous site features one of the largest and most representative collections of Buddhist architecture and art in China.It was rated as a 5Aclass tourist attraction in 2010.
The Lingshan Grand Buddha is an 88meterhigh openair bronze statue of Sakyamuni.It is 17 meters higher than the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain.It is part of the pattern of Five Buddhas in five directions together with the Big Buddha at Lantau Island in Hong Kong to the south，the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain to the west，the Grand Buddha in Yungang Caves to the north and the Grand Buddha at the Longmen Caves in the central area.At the feet of the Grand Buddha，you can feel the loftiness(雄伟)and dignity of Buddhism.
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Location：Lingshan Road, Mashan town, Binhu district，Wuxi
Tickets: Through ticket：210 yuan ($31.85), and free tickets for the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness for individual visitors
Opening hours for Lingshan Mountain: 7：00－17：00
Opening hours for Brahma Palace: 9：00－18：00
Recommendations：
The NineDragon Fountain
The NineDragon Fountain in front of the giant Buddha will start to play music and the song, The Birth of Buddha, at 10 a．m. every day. A huge lotus(莲花)slowly blooms with six petals, and a 7meter golden statue of Prince Buddha rises from the lotus, with one hand pointing to the sky and one hand at the earth, symbolizing Buddha's light shining on all things.
The Brahma Palace
The whole palace shows the mixture of traditional cultural elements with Western architectural features. Many cultural heritage items and art works can be found there. Its splendid design surprises every visitor.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个中国最大、最具代表性的佛教建筑艺术收藏的遗址。
1．What is the Lingshan Grand Buddha famous for?
A．Its typical collections of architecture and art.
B．Its special material.
C．Its geographical location.
D．Its long history.
A [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This famous site features one of the largest and most representative collections of Buddhist architecture and art in China.”可知，这个著名的遗址是中国最大、最具代表性的佛教建筑艺术收藏之一。]
2．What do we know about the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness?
A．It lasts 10 hours for visitors.
B．It costs 210 yuan at least.
C．It's available only for group visitors.
D．It's free if you get a through ticket.
D [细节理解题。根据文中的“Tickets：Through ticket：210 yuan($31.85)，and free tickets for the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness for individual visitors”可知，买到门票后这个演出是免费的。]
3．Why does the writer recommend the Brahma Palace to us?
A．It's in front of the giant Buddha.
B．Its design and collections are amazing.
C．Visitors can enjoy a huge lotus there.
D．Many traditional cultural items are on sale.
B [推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The whole palace shows the mixture of traditional cultural elements with Western architectural features.”可知，整个宫殿体现了传统文化元素与西方建筑特色的融合。由此推知，作者推荐Brahma Palace是因为它的设计和收藏令人惊叹。]
