The baobab tree is sometimes called “the Tree of Life." Baobabs grow in Africa and Australia. They are the most famous trees in Africa. Baobabs have very thick, wide trunks （树干）.Often the trunks have large empty spaces inside.
In South Africa, one famous tree had a hole so large that someone built a bar inside it. People could sit inside and order drinks. That tree was known as the Sunland Baobab. It was more than 1,000 years old. It was the biggest baobab in Africa. But in 2017 it fell down. In 2016, another famous baobab fell down and died. It was called the Chapman tree in Botswana.
A recent study shows that the problem is widespread. Adrian Patrut and his team started studying the baobabs in 2005.The team found bad news. In the past 12 years, “nine of the thirteen oldest and five of the six largest have died,” the report found. Sometimes parts of the tree didn't die. But the “oldest parts” did.
Experts aren't sure what is causing the baobabs to die. They think it may be related to climate change. But more research is needed to prove it.
The largest trees need more water and food than smaller baobabs. Patrut thinks that is what puts them at greater danger. More heat and less rainfall could have a big influence on the trees.
In Zimbabwe a fungus（真菌）turns baobabs black before they die. But Patrut's study didn't find signs of a widespread disease. No matter the cause, the loss is huge.
Baobabs are amazing. They are a major food source for people. The trees grow white flowers that open at night. Bats spread the pollen（花粉）and help the trees grow fruit. Their white fruit is called monkey bread. People use it as food and to make cool drinks. People make paper, cloth, and even drugs from baobab bark（树皮）.
1. What do we know about the Sunland Baobab?| A．It was the biggest baobab in Australia. |
| B．It was the oldest tree in the world. |
| C．It fell down in 2016 in Botswana. |
| D．It once had a bar inside it |
| A．More baobabs are dying, |
| B．Old baobabs are going to disappear. |
| C．Trees worldwide have common problems. |
| D．Trees' living environment is getting worse. |
| A．are certain human activities put them in danger |
| B．are sure it is because of climate change |
| C．have proved disease is the main cause |
| D．need to carry out more studies |
| A．The great uses of baobab trees |
| B．The danger of losing baobab trees. |
| C．How baobab trees help other plants |
| D．The importance of protecting the environment. |
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【推荐1】The hemlock(铁杉) trees along the Wappinger Creek, New York, look healthy. However, scientist Gary Lovett says the white balls which provide protection for the bugs are created by a tiny insect. It’s hard to believe the tiny bug could kill a tree. However, trees can end up with millions and millions of the pests. When there are that many, it ends up killing the tree.
The bug from East Asia is slowly killing trees across the USA. The trouble－making bug is just one of many invasive(入侵的) pests that have slipped into the United States. They can hurt other living things in their new home.
Many invasive pests arrive on wooden pallets piled inside shipping containers. They support and separate goods, and keep them from sliding around. Invasive pests often tunnel into the pallets. How can we stop pests from riding on pallets? Lovett says new rules are needed. The companies that make pallets don’t want more rules. Congress has added an amendment(修正案) in the 2018 Farm Bill to try and prevent this problem. However, Lovett is not hopeful it will make much of a difference. Pallets are checked by inspectors. Many are sprayed with bug－killing pesticide. “I believe in the system，” said Brent McClendon, president of The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association. He also said shipping containers are checked very carefully.
Still, each year 13 million containers are shipped to the U.S. Each is full of wooden pallets. Lovett says: “Inspectors can’t possibly check everything. All it takes are a few bad pallets; we should get rid of wooden pallets.” He believes pallets should be made of plastic or eco－composite wood. Eco－composite wood is a mix of wood fiber and plastic. Insects cannot hide into it. One problem is that these choices cost more. They may be worth the extra money, though. Invasive pests cost the U.S. $5 billion a year. Trees don’t just die in forests. They also die in cities and our yards. Then, they need to be replaced. That costs money, too.
1. All the statements are TRUE except that ________.| A．pesticide has been applied to bug－killing |
| B．invasive pests are native to Wappinger Creek |
| C．invasive pests hide in pallets used in shipping |
| D．the companies making pallets don’t want more rules |
| A．Bugs can be easily spotted by eyes. |
| B．Bugs ruin the shipping goods slowly. |
| C．Bugs won’t bother the tree if just in few numbers. |
| D．Bugs cover trees with white soft balls for protection. |
| A．Because insects mostly die in them. |
| B．Because plastic pallets are eco－friendly. |
| C．Because they are not worth extra money. |
| D．Because they are the major pest carriers. |
| A．Invasive pests are harming plants in the USA. |
| B．Effective measures have stopped the pest invasion. |
| C．Congress contributes a lot to dealing with invasive pests. |
| D．Ecosystem in the USA is poorly damaged by invasive woods. |
【推荐2】The zebra belongs to the horse family. One of nature’s great mysteries is why the zebra has stripes. One theory is that the stripes help the zebra cool down. On hot days the black stripes get a lot hotter than the white area of the zebra and under the black stripes there are special layers of fat for protection. Hot air then rises off the black stripes, forcing colder air down around the white areas, cooling the zebra down This, however, is just a kind of theory. The stripes can also confuse predators when zebras stay with other animals in great numbers.
Zebras have excellent hearing and eyesight and can run at speeds of up to 56 kilometers per hour. They also have a powerful kick that can cause serious injury to a predator, like a lion, or an African wild dog. Usually the lead male of the herd stays at the back of the group to defend against predators if necessary, while the females and youngsters escape danger.
Zebras are herbivores that feed only on plants and lives mostly by eating grasses, although they also might eat a bit of the leaves and stems of bushes. They eat grasses for many hours each day, using their strong teeth. Spending so much time chewing wears the zebras’ teeth down, so their teeth keep growing all their lives. As the dry season arrives and the grasses die back, zebra herds travel to find more food and water holes for drinking. Most zebras have no specific territories. They travel from place to place, never staying in one area very long.
1. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.| A．there are different opinions about why the zebra has stripes |
| B．the black stripes help the zebra live through cold days |
| C．the zebra can be easily attacked by predators |
| D．the zebra always travels with other animals |
| A．have specific territories | B．only eat plants |
| C．kill and eat other animals | D．live in groups |
| A．only chew soft grasses | B．are used all day |
| C．are always growing | D．are kept clean |
【推荐3】Scientists at the University of Bonn carried out extensive research to show that the waterdrops rolling off a lotus （莲花）leaf carry away dirt, leaving the surface perfectly clean. This phenomena has been named the “Lotus Effect" and works best on rough surfaces.
Contrary to popular belief, lotus leaves are not smooth at all. When examined under a powerful microscope , the leaf cells show a bumpy surface. That makes the surface rough. As a result, dirt rests only on the tips of the wax crystals （蜡晶体）covering the leaf surface. The roughness reduces the contact area between the dirt and the leaf surface. A rough surface structure with wax crystals makes it impossible for water to stick. Due to the friction （摩擦 力）,the water contracts at once. It forms round waterdrops to minimize the contact area with the rough, waxy leaf surface and runs off the leaf very quickly. Since the dirt only rests on the tips of the wax crystals they stick more strongly to the waterdrops than to the leaf surfaces・ They are washed away when the water falls on the leaves.
On smooth leaves, the dirt is pushed from one part of the leaf to the other. This is because the dirt has a larger contact area where they can rest comfortably on the flat surface. We must also keep in mind that water usually spreads and only partially runs off the leaves一 that too, only if the leaf is tilted! The dirt may get driven, but they are mainly displaced from one side of the leaf to the other.
Scientists say that the “Lotus Effect" is particularly beneficial for it helps to protect the lotus leaves from harmful bacteria. The dirt on the leaves often contains tiny disease causing fungi and bacteria. While most of the bacteria get washed off, the few that remain eventually die since they do not get the water they require for survival and growth.
1. What is “Lotus Effect”？| A．The self-cleaning feature of lotus leaves. |
| B．The lotus surfaces' ability to kill harmful bacteria. |
| C．The dirt leaving off lotus leaves with the help of wind. |
| D．Lotus leaves making waterdrops from the dirt on them. |
| A．Flat. | B．Bended. |
| C．Flexible. | D．Rough. |
| A．The contact area between drops and leaves is too large. |
| B．The smooth leaf surface makes waterdrops roll down. |
| C．The rough and waxy leaf surface reduces the friction. |
| D．The waterdrops fall on the leaves at a too high speed. |
| A．It can protect the lotus from sunshine. |
| B．It can help the lotus grow healthily. |
| C．It can make the bacteria more and stronger. |
| D．It can help the lotus leaves keep the required water. |
【推荐1】You can’t make a call or send a text on your mobile phone in the US town of Green Bank, West Virginia. Wireless Internet is outlawed (全面禁止); so is Bluetooth. As you approach the tiny town on a two-lane road that snakes through the mountains, your mobile phone signal weakens, and your radio stops working. The rusted payphone on the north side of town is the only way for a visitor to reach the rest of the world. It’s a pre-modern place by design, lacking the latest technologies that define life today.
The reason for the town’s empty airwaves is apparent the moment you arrive. It’s the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, also known as the GBT, a shiny white, 148-metre-tall satellite dish. It’s the largest of its kind in the world and one of nine in Green Bank, all of them government-owned and operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO).
You don’t look through these kinds of telescopes. They’re radio telescopes, so instead of looking for distant stars, they listen for them. There’s a long line of astronomers all over the world who want to use the telescope which is so sensitive that it could hear a single snowflake hitting the ground.
Such a sensitive listening tool needs total technological silence to operate, so in 1958 the US government created a National Radio Quiet Zone, a 34,000 km2 area covering Green Bank where, to this day, electronic and radio signals are forbidden every hour of every day.
People who live within a 15-km radius (半径范围) of the Green Bank Telescope are allowed to use landlines, wired Internet and cable televisions, but microwave ovens, wireless Internet and radios are forbidden. You can have a mobile phone, but you won't get a signal.
Because of how much its way of life varies from the rest of America's, Green Bank seems to be a somewhat isolated (孤零零的), even alien place. For locals, the technology ban is annoying. For others who come to Green Bank for a little rest and relaxation, the town has become a refuge.
1. What do we know about the town of Green Bank from Paragraph 1?| A．It’s located at the foot of a large mountain. |
| B．It is geographically and technologically isolated. |
| C．Its telecommunications are affected by its geography. |
| D．The local people are satisfied with the life there. |
| A．It traps light waves in its huge dish. |
| B．It stops all electronic and radio signals. |
| C．It receives pictures from space satellites. |
| D．It listens for and receives sounds from space. |
| A．A place of protection. | B．A source of confusion. |
| C．An area of interest. | D．A sign of danger. |
【推荐2】Teaching can be one of the most satisfying jobs in the United States. Yet many American teachers say they feel overworked, undervalued, and underpaid. This has led to what education experts call “teacher burnout,” a feeling of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion.
In all, nearly 50 percent of American teachers leave the profession before their fifth year. That information comes from a 2010 study by the advisory service McKinsey & Company.
And, a 2016 study from Penn State University found that 46 percent of teachers report high daily stress. Teachers say the stress affects their sleep, health, teaching performance, and quality of life. The study identified mindfulness training as one promising solution for improving teacher well-being.
The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California — Berkeley studies the science and practice of well-being. It defines mindfulness as keeping “a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment.”
A person can reach this emotional state by spending time in quiet thought, without judging these thoughts and feelings. A number of people also meditate — they take slow, deep breaths to become calm.
Many organizations around the country have designed mindfulness training programs for schools. Some of them are designed for teachers. The programs seek to reduce teacher stress while helping them be more effective in the classroom.
Maureen Naughton is a seventh grade science teacher at a public middle school in the Bronx section of New York City. As a highly active teacher, Naughton would sometimes forget to take time to herself. But after the programs she shared the methods such as mindful walking and mindful eating — ways of enjoying those activities fully instead of being distracted by worries or responsibilities.
Naughton also said the deep breathing methods help her to maintain calm when faced with the stress of trying to “meet everyone’s needs.”
1. What does “teacher burnout” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．A condition of happiness and sorrow. |
| B．A situation of physical exercise. |
| C．A feeling of mental, physical, and emotional tiredness. |
| D．A feeling of mental, physical, and emotional relaxation. |
| A．They try to make teachers take slow, deep breaths to become calm. |
| B．They try to reduce teacher stress to help teachers be more effective when teaching. |
| C．They try to make teachers enjoy those activities fully. |
| D．They try to make teachers spend time in quiet thought, without judging these thoughts and feelings. |
| A．The deep breathing methods are a good way to let her keep calm when faced with stress. |
| B．She dislikes the deep breathing methods. |
| C．Don’t be distracted by worries or possibilities. |
| D．Enjoy all kinds of activities carefully. |
【推荐3】Masses of ocean plastic are providing artificial habitat (栖息地) for otherwise coastal species, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. The study’s authors observed floating water bottles, old toothbrushes and waste fishing nets. The possibility exists that species may be evolving to better adapt to life on plastic.
A decade ago, marine researchers believed coastal species could not survive a trip across the inhospitable open ocean. Yet Japan’s 2011 tsunami (海啸), which sent some 300 species of Asian marine life riding floating plastic garbage onto North American shores, disproved that assumption.
Ocean plastic is “creating opportunities for coastal species’ biogeography to greatly expand beyond what we previously thought was possible”, Linsey Haram, a researcher and co-author of the study, said in a report.
The concept of species-covered plastic may sound like the story of ocean species’ victory in spite of human pollution. But that’s not quite the case, explains Juan José Alava, PhD, an expert at the University of British Columbia. In addition to transporting non-native species to new habitats where they may become invasive and destructive, the plastic is “basically an ecological trap”, says Alava. “That’s because small species on the floating structure may attract bigger animals to come for food. When these creatures enter garbage areas for food, they run a high risk of eating and/or becoming caught in plastic and dying.”
While scientists have found some types of bacteria (细菌) are able to break down plastic, thereby cleaning up garbage, it’s unlikely that the marine animals will have any such effect. “The 2021 UN report was clear that the increasing plastic pollution is putting the health of all the world’s oceans and seas at risk,” says Alava.
1. What does the underlined word “inhospitable” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Easy-to-spot. | B．Up-to-standard. |
| C．Down-to-earth. | D．Hard-to-stay. |
| A．Putting them at greater risk. |
| B．Causing them to grow bigger. |
| C．Enabling them to live in new habitats. |
| D．Freeing them from getting endangered. |
| A．It increases some creatures’ curiosity. |
| B．It causes damage to all marine species. |
| C．It creates habitats for larger creatures. |
| D．It leads to the death of some creatures. |
| A．Ocean plastic must be dealt with. |
| B．It’s OK to throw plastic into the ocean. |
| C．Marine life may adapt to ocean plastic. |
| D．Ocean plastic may be cleaned up soon. |
【推荐1】While researchers have recently created soft and flexible robots, they still contain hard electric power and control systems. Now, thanks to a team led by Harvard University professors, Robert Wood and Jennifer A. Lewis, there is finally a breakthrough. The adorable autonomous octobot that stands a mere 2 cm tall has no rigid parts, enabling it to squeeze through the tiniest of spaces, just like octopuses(章鱼).
The octobot, which is mainly made of rubber, is fueled by a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water. The liquid that is pumped into the robot’s body through a series of 3-D printed chambers(室) reacts with the spots of platinum(铂) that are planted within the octobot and forms water and oxygen. The released gas builds up the pressure in the controller and the chambers in the robot’s arms, causing them to move.
The researchers, who introduced the revolutionary robot in the scientific journal Nature, say that octobot is currently just a proof of concept and not ready for the real world. That’s because the liquid battery only provides power for about eight minutes. Additionally, it lacks controls and therefore cannot be directed in any direction. The team hopes to solve the issues in their next version of the soft robot, which will be able to move, swim, and sense objects in the environment.
Wood believes that the octobot’s easy-to-build design, low cost, and the fact that its fuel ability can be increased will encourage other scientists and roboticists to create more complex designs. The researchers say, “Although soft robotics is still in its beginning stage, it holds great potential for several applications, such as servicing, and inspecting machinery, search-and-rescue operations, and exploration.” Given how adorable they are, we agree with that statement.
1. What is the main characteristic of the octobot compared to the former robots?| A．Shape. | B．Flexibility. | C．Driving pattern. | D．Production cost. |
| A．The octobot’s movement principle. | B．The octobot’s building materials. |
| C．The octobot’s living habits. | D．The octobot’s future market. |
| A．It is perfect in control system. | B．It is still in the step of theoretical research. |
| C．It is useless in real situations. | D．It needs a more powerful battery. |
| A．They are universal. | B．They are impractical. |
| C．They are unprofitable. | D．They are promising. |
【推荐2】The city of Venice, Italy, has finally made a long-awaited decision. Starting on August 1, 2021, cruise ships (游轮) will no longer be allowed to enter the city’s waters.
Contrary to popular opinion, these cruise ship visitors contribute relatively little to the local tourism economy. The New York Times reported cruise ship passengers add up to 73% of visitors, but contribute a mere 18% of tourism dollars. The percentage is inverted for people who spend at least one night at a hotel; they represent 14% of visitors, but 48% of the business.
Many people are overjoyed by the news, especially environmental activists. Firstly, the cruise ships would disturb the waterways and erode (侵蚀) the foundations of already weak buildings. A 2019 study published in Nature found the waves created by large ships could “redistribute industrial pollutants already present in the waters.” Others have said these same waves made huge holes in the underwater bottoms of buildings, making them unstable. Furthermore, when canals are deepened in order to allow larger boats, it destroys coastal habitats and makes floods worse. This is part of the reason why, in recent years, Venice has experienced terrible flooding that completely flooded St. Mark’s Square and other landmarks.
The announcement came as a surprise as many did not expect the regional government to act so quickly. In April a similar ban was issued, but it depended on finding an alternative port for the ships—a requirement that local people complained could take years to achieve. The announcement made last week, however, did away with that condition, allowing the city to move forward quickly with the ban.
1. What does the underlined word “inverted” mean in Paragraph 2?| A．Increased slightly. | B．Looked down upon. | C．Adjusted accordingly. | D．Turned upside down. |
| A．Reasons for Venice’s terrible floods. | B．Dangers cruise ships brought about. |
| C．Reaction to the long-awaited decision. | D．Damage waves did to buildings. |
| A．Unclear. | B．Hopeful. | C．Doubtful. | D．Objective. |
| A．Venice Says “No” to Cruise Ships. | B．The Long-awaited Decision to be Made. |
| C．Cruise Ships Erodes Ancient Venice. | D．Venice Tries to Protect Its Waterway. |
【推荐3】Robots that can cook are in growing demand in the United States. The increased demand comes at a time when restaurants are trying to put some distance between their workers and customers during the COVID-19.
In a few weeks, White Castle restaurants will test a robot arm that can cook French fries and other foods. The robot, called Flippy, is a product of Miso Robotics, a company based in Pasadena, California.
Robot food service was becoming popular even before the coronavirus pandemic (冠状病毒). Hospitals, college dining areas and other places tried to meet demand for food while keeping labor costs low. Robot chefs appeared at places like Creator, a restaurant in San Francisco. Now, some say, robots may become necessary for the food service industry. “I expect in the next two years you will see much more robotic adoption (采用) in the food space because of COVID-19,” Jain said.
Some people say, robots can lower the demand for labor. At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, cafe workers used to spend six hours per day making salads, notes Tonya Johnson, the school’s director of nutrition services. But two years ago, the university added a Sally, a kind of robot that now makes around 40 salads per day. By adding Sally, the school was able to cut a job opening in its cooking staff. Johnson said, “I think the pandemic has made us realize how much we need more equipment like Sally.”
Miso Robotics co-founder and chief Buck Jordan said fast food restaurants are already having trouble finding workers, partly as a result of a losing population of young workers. Jordan added that his company’s position is that “automation (自动化) is not a choice”. He added, “You must automate in order to survive in the future.”
1. Why is robot food service becoming popular?| A．It can take the place of human beings in the future. |
| B．It can shorten the distance between workers and customers. |
| C．It can make all kinds of delicious food in a very short time. |
| D．It can meet the demand for food and reduce the cost of labor. |
| A．It is just a common robot like others. | B．It is useless to improve the speed of work. |
| C．It helps the school employ fewer workers. | D．It makes as many salads as workers. |
| A．Worried. | B．Supportive. | C．Doubtful. | D．Indifferent |
| A．To tell us an increasing need for robot cooks in US restaurants. |
| B．To advertise robot cooks. |
| C．To introduce a new food service to deal with COVID-19. |
| D．To complain about the difficulties in finding enough labor workers. |
【推荐1】Small talk—the likes of “What do you have there? Popcorn?” or “The weather today is beautiful, isn’t it?”—is meaningless and a waste of time, according to some people. But scientists believe that it is actually more useful than it may appear to be.
One example comes when you are on a train or a plane. The thought of talking to the stranger sitting beside you can be scary, because you know the conversation is sure to be awkward. But a study by the University of Chicago in the US found that people who chat to strangers enjoy a better ride than those who sit in silence or occupy themselves with their phones.
In the study, researchers asked people at Chicago train stations to start conversations with fellow travelers. Most of them refused to do so at first because they expected not to get a friendly answer. But the result turned out to be just the opposite—most strangers were not only willing to be talked to, but also pleasant to talk to.
“Human beings are social animals,” Nicholas Epley, one of the lead researchers, told Live Science. “Other people are people, too. And it turns out that they’d like to get to know you.”
Apart from making you happier, small talk with strangers can also help you feel connected to your surroundings. Previous studies found that when people are frequently smiled at, made eye contact with and spoken to at coffee shops, they tend to have a stronger sense of belonging instead of feeling like they are being ignored and left out.
And if you are already comfortable enough to make small talk with strangers, you should try to develop it into something “bigger”.
A 2010 study proved that having a deep and meaningful conversation gives you even more happiness than small talk. Participants in the study—79 college students—reported after the four-day experiment that they were much happier when they had a third as much small talk and twice as many in-depth conversations.
But deep conversations can start with small talk, can’t they? So the first step is to start talking, no matter how casual the topic is. And who knows, maybe an opening line as simple as “I like your hat” could lead to a serious conversation in which you learn something new from a stranger.
1. Why are most people willing to have a talk during a trip, according to Nicholas Epley?| A．Most people are nice to strangers. |
| B．People are naturally curious about others. |
| C．People are afraid of loneliness or boredom. |
| D．People try to show their good side to strangers. |
| A．Wasting less time. |
| B．Developing useful contacts. |
| C．Disconnecting from phones for a while. |
| D．Feeling like being a part of your surroundings. |
| A．Starting with serious topics. | B．Starting with casual topics. |
| C．Making it important and deep. | D．Choosing pleasant surroundings. |
| A．Supportive. | B．Negative. |
| C．Doubtful. | D．Objective. |
【推荐2】Have you ever thought that music can have an effect on animals? Dr. Fisher has put music in over 1,100 animal shelters, saying that it makes dogs and cats quiet and even cuts down on barking. Fisher asked artists around the world to share dog-and-cat friendly music. She gives it free to animal shelters.
One fan was Tina. Winter temperatures at the rural shelter for six dogs and six cats usually ran below zero and the wind blew nearly every day. To calm the animals, Tina tried the radio. Besides poor reception, the news and sports had people shouting and crying loudly. “The difference is great. ” she said. So she and her husband had to buy a second player for the cats. “When we play songs they like, they go and sit by the speakers. ” Tina said.
No one has studied the impact of Fisher’s music idea. But others have looked at how music and noise in general affected animals. A study found that animals were more likely to sleep and less likely to bark when Mozart, Beethoven and other similar music were playing, but not when heavy metal and other sounds were.
A survey of more than 500 shelters guided by Fisher validated her idea, finding barking reduced by half and animals more relaxed. It just destresses them.
Beyond the music, the shelter staff do what they can to reduce stress for the dogs, including toys, food and spending time with them. “Reducing their stress helps them show off their personalities and they can get adapted more quickly,” said Fisher. “The music also helps relax staff members and that benefits the animals too.”
1. When dogs listen to dog friendly music. They will _______.| A．calm down | B．get excited |
| C．become clever | D．never bark |
| A．doubted | B．refused. |
| C．proved | D．changed |
| A．Reducing stress is of great benefit to the dog. |
| B．The dogs in the shelter are fond of toys. |
| C．It is hard for the dogs to be adapted. |
| D．The staff members also like classical music. |
【推荐3】Tours in Guizhou Province
Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour
Running: May 1st through November 10th
This tour transports you to one of Guizhou Province's most fantastic attractions, the largest waterfall in China? Here you can enjoy the magnificent waterfall and large cave landscape. Then we will take you to have a free taste of local food.
Departing from Guiyang: 7:30 am and 8:30 am
Duration (时长):7 hours
Price: 250 yuan
Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village Tour
Running: April 6th through October 23nd
This attractive tour takes you to the most special Miao village scenes of Guizhou. Enjoy the unique multi-stories turret 角楼)as you go through the traditional wooden houses town. Elegant Miao dresses are provided for you to lake beautiful photos, and you can participate in their festivities if you are lucky enough.
Departing from Guiyang: 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Duration: 1.5 days
Advance preservations required.
Qianling Mountain Park Tour
Running: March 1st through December 30th
This tour goes through the whole mountain on its way to Hongfu Temple which is quite famous in the southern pan of China. Here you can enjoy the history) of the famous temple and the delicious vegetarian food (素食)offered.
Departing from the hotel: 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: 40 yuan
Site of the Zunyi Conference Tour
Running: January 10th through December 31st
Join us for a history tour of China through the historical district. Enjoy the special design and construction of the site as you get into the historical spirit of the conference.
Departing from Guiyang: 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Available upon request
1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?| A．Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour. |
| B．Qianling Mountain Park Tour. |
| C．Site of the Zunyi Conference Tour. |
| D．Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village Tour. |
| A．Learn about Chinese history. | B．Enjoy the beautiful site. |
| C．Attend the important meeting. | D．Join in the special design. |
| A．A science magazine. | B．A travel journal. |
| C．A teacher's handbook. | D．A personal diary. |
