阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
As one of the world’s most ancient civilizations, China offers wonderful opportunities to explore wonderful relics from its rich past. Here is our pick of the best places to visit in China.
A Tiger Leaping Gorge — Best landscape to hike
One of China’s most famous hiking places, this 22km trail winds through a World Heritage-listed gorge in Yunnan that is one of Asia’s most striking landscapes. Framed by spectacular snow-capped mountains and the scenic Jinshajiang River, it is in depths of 3900m, making it one of the deepest gorges in the world.
B. Zhangjiajie — Best dramatic landscapes
Rising dramatically from the subtropical forests of northwest Hunan, the peak rock formations of Zhangjiajie inspired the scenery in the film Avatar (2009). Take it all in as you walk over a glass-bottom suspension bridge floating 300m above ground. And if that’s not daring enough, you can bungee jump off it too!
C. Shanghai —
Elegant, historic and cosmopolitan — everything you’ve heard about Shanghai is true. Just take a walk through the French Concession or along the Bund and you’ll see for yourself. From the grand display of 1920s architecture and the city’s sophisticated restaurants, Shanghai is past and future China brought to life.
D. Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang — Best Buddhist art
Sitting along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to one of the world’s most important collections of Buddhist art. Among more than 490 Buddhist caves in the area, the mural (壁画) and statue-filled Mogao Grottoes represent perhaps the top of Buddhist artistry in China.
1. What do Tiger Leaping Gorge and Zhangjiajie have in common?
A. They are shot for films. B. They have hiking trails.
C. They have splendid mountains. D. They have extreme sports.
2. Which of the following can be filled in the line?
A. Best city for past and future. B. Best dramatic landscapes.
C. Best iconic sight in China. D. Best countryside scenery.
3. What is special about Mogao Grottoes?
A. It has the rarest collection of Buddhism. B. It is a religious place to visit.
C. It has over 490 murals and caves. D. It owns sophisticated restaurants.
【答案】1. C2. A3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国四个最佳旅游景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据A. Tiger Leaping Gorge — Best landscape to hike(虎跳峡——徒步旅行的最佳景观)中“Framed by spectacular snow-capped mountains and the scenic Jinshajiang River, it is in depths of 3900m, making it one of the deepest gorges in the world. (它被壮观的雪山和风景秀丽的金沙江所环绕，深达3900米，是世界上最深的峡谷之一。)”和B. Zhangjiajie — Best dramatic landscapes(张家界——最具戏剧性的风景)中“Rising dramatically from the subtropical forests of northwest Hunan, the peak rock formations of Zhangjiajie inspired the scenery in the film Avatar (2009). Take it all in as you walk over a glass-bottom suspension bridge floating 300m above ground. And if that’s not daring enough, you can bungee jump off it too!(张家界高耸于湖南西北部的亚热带森林之中，是电影《阿凡达》(2009)的灵感来源。当你走在离地面300米的玻璃吊桥上时，你会领略到这一切。如果这还不够大胆，你还可以蹦极！)”可知，它们都有壮丽的山脉。故选C项。
【2题详解】
主旨大意题。根据C. Shanghai —中“Elegant, historic and cosmopolitan — everything you’ve heard about Shanghai is true. Just take a walk through the French Concession or along the Bund and you’ll see for yourself. From the grand display of 1920s architecture and the city’s sophisticated restaurants, Shanghai is past and future China brought to life. (优雅、历史悠久、国际化——你所听到的关于上海的一切都是真的。只要穿过法租界或沿着外滩走一走，你就会自己看到。从20世纪20年代建筑的宏伟展示和城市精致的餐厅，上海是过去和未来中国的生活。)”可知，本段谈到了上海是过去和未来的中国生活。A“过去和未来的最佳城市”符合本段主题，故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据D. Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang — Best Buddhist art(敦煌莫高窟——最好的佛教艺术)中“Sitting along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to one of the world’s most important collections of Buddhist art. Among more than 490 Buddhist caves in the area, the mural (壁画) and statue-filled Mogao Grottoes represent perhaps the top of Buddhist artistry in China. (敦煌坐落在古丝绸之路上，是世界上最重要的佛教艺术收藏品之一。在该地区490多个佛教洞穴中，充满壁画和雕像的莫高窟可能代表了中国佛教艺术的顶峰。)”可知，莫高窟这是一个值得参观的宗教场所。故选B项。
