1 . The best spring destinations in Tibet

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has long been an ideal and mysterious destination for visitors. Now with the arrival of spring, the climate is becoming more pleasant and Tibet has become an even better trowel destination. Here we recommend some of the best tourist destinations in Tibet which might suit your travel taste.

Peach blossom valley: Nyingchi

The peach blossoms in Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region have been named as “the most beautiful peach flowers in the world”. A great time to visit Nyingchi for the peach blossoms would usually be from March 20 to Apil 15 each year.

The peach blossom valley in Bomi County, Nyingchi, stretches for 30 kilometers, making it one of the longest in China. Peach blossoms can be seen everywhere- around houses, across farmlands and along streams. Peach trees bloom depending on the altitude and climate, so visitors will have the chance to enjoy the blossoms throughout April.

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 1,182 meters at Namchak Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley in Metog County.

One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time.

Nanyi Valley

Nanyigou scenic spot is 20 kilometers away from Milin County and is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicine culture. The scenic area rovers a total area of 820 hectares. The ecological conditions here are so good that the place is rich in various animal and plant species.

Surrounded by mountains and shrouded (遮蔽) in clouds, Nanyi Valley is an ideal spring destination for visitors, where you can find peach and azalea blossoms everywhere.

1. What do the three tourist destinations have in common?

A．They are all covered with snow.

B．They are rich in various animal and plant species.

C．They provide beautiful peach blossoms for visitors.

D．They are the birthplaces of the Tibetan medicine culture.

2. What can we learn from The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon?

A．It’s the second deepest canyon In the world.

B．Visitors can have fun from March 20 to April 15 each year.

C．It is 550 meters away from the eastern Himalayas.

D．Visitors can admire the snow-capped mountains there.

3. Which column in the newspaper can we find this article?

A．Tourism.

B．Technology.

C．Agriculture.

D．Photography.

4 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China on October 12     1     (official) announced the first group of national parks. Home to nearly 30 percent of the key wildlife species found in China, they cover     2     protected land area of 230,000 square kilometers.

The     3     (establish) of the first group of national parks is a practical move by China     4     (strengthen) its effort to promote natural ecological protection.

The Three-River-Source National Park     5     (locate) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau — known as the world’s “third pole”. The Giant Panda National Park protects the major habitats of 70 percent of the country’s wild giant pandas. The Hainan Rainforest National Park is home to China’s largest rainforest and the Hainan gibbon. The Wuyi Mountain National Park experimental area is the only park in China     6     is listed as a UNESCO cultural and     7     (nature) heritage site. It emphasizes sustainable development between     8     (human) and nature,     9     (reflect) China’s environmental protection principle.

Commercial activities are banned in the national parks and are all put     10     the control of the national rules for ecological protection.

5 . People are always full of imagination about the deep and mysterious sea, however, the waters known as the sea are not all the endless seas as we think, or may be beautiful or magnificent lakes.

Aral Sea

The Aral Sea is an inland lake that lies to the north of Uzbekistan and to the south of Kazkhstan. Its name literally（按字面）means “the sea of island” in the Turkic language.

Thus, its name refers to the many islands that dotted it in the past. Although the Aral Sea occupied a vast area of about 68,000 square km for a long period of time, it’s believed to be less than 10% of its original site.

Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea is also an inland lake. Often regarded as the largest lake in the world, the Caspian Sea is located between the continents of Asia and Europe. The Caspian Sea is an enclosed water body. It is called “sea” probably because of its massive size of 371, 000 square km and its saltiness.

Salton Sea

Located in California, US, the Salton Sea is a rift lake that is saline (咸的) in nature.

Several rivers, creeks, agricultural runoffs，and drainage systems feed this lake. The Salton Sea encompasses (包括) an area of 890 square km, making it the largest lake in California.

Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake with “sea” in its name. It occupies an area of 166.7 square km in Israel. It is the second-lowest lake in the world after the Dead Sea with the surface elevation (海拔) ranging from 705ft to 686ft below sea level. The Jordan River is the primary source of water for the Sea of Galilee. Underground springs also feed water to the lake.

1. Which is the second biggest of the four lakes?

A．Aral Sea.	B．Caspian Sea.
C．Salton Sea.	D．Sea of Galilee.

2. Which of the following a TRUE according to the text?

A．The Aral Sea belongs to Turkey.

B．The location of the Salton Sea is California, US.

C．The Caspian Sea is a freshwater lake between Asia and Europe.

D．The primary source of water for the Sea of Galilee is underground springs.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a history book.	B．In a novel.
C．In a geography magazine.	D．In a biography.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Washington DC is the nation’s capital, and the chance to move there     1     （be）something many Americans look forward to. As a city of rich culture and history, it is an     2     （extreme）exciting place to live in. It is also a perfect destination for a weekend vacation, especially if you love outdoor     3     （activity）, such as jogging and mountain climbing, due to simple weather patterns.

As we     4     （point）out already, there are a number of things     5     （see）in Washington. Whenever you have some free time, there are enough places     6     you can enjoy yourself. From beautiful parks to comfortable environments, museums, cultural shows and lots     7     attractions, there is something for everyone here. Couples love walking along the     8     （variety）streets, thanks to the many romantic spots and things to do here. Moreover, safety is never an issue.

DC has one of     9     safest and cleanest transportation systems in the country. This means that you can choose to use the public means in the District when you do not feel like     10     （drive）around. You can take the subway to whatever destination and still feel safe along with your pet.

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9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号中单词的正确形式。

An island off the coast of Cape Cod is open to the public for the first time in 300 years. Sipson island    1    (own) privately since 1711, when it was sold to White settlers. Now, the new Sipson Island Trust,with the help of a local non-profit, hopes to renew and care for the island,    2     (use) the Native American values to see land    3    a gift for all to use.

It is really important for us to be able to communicate the     4     (important) of its history,and teach the values of those that lived on the island before 1711. President Blough told CNN.

The 24-acre island, which opens on Saturday ,    5    (locate) just off the coast of Cape Cod in    6    area known as Pleasant Bay,     7    is of critical environmental concern. When it was for sale,there were a number of conservation organizations who wanted to find a way to raise the money to protect it,preserve it,and make it    8     (access)to the public, Blough said.

Now it is    9     (full)open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to access the island from the eastern shore,     10    only shallow boats under 22 feet can land due to the sensitive ecosystem in the water.