文章大意:本文主要介绍了中国的观星活动正在兴起,特别受到年轻人的喜爱。无论是在城市还是乡村,人们都可以通过观星来放松心情、接近大自然。文章还列举了中国十大最美观星地点,并推荐了两款观星应用程序,方便人们欣赏夜空的美丽。
Stargazing(观星) is rising in China. If you like seeing stars, this is the article to read!
When the night arrives, try looking up at the sky. It will help you shake off your worries and get closer to nature. Stargazing is becoming popular in China, especially among the young.
Stargazing can happen in the city. You can go to a park with equipment (设备) to look at the stars. There is also a big group of people who enjoy watching the night sky using only the naked(裸 的) eyes. But to get great pictures of stars, many stargazing lovers travel across provinces. The best conditions for stargazing are dry air, little to no rainfall, light to no air pollution, and a location on a mountain or in the desert.
Here are the top 10 most beautiful places for stargazing in China.
★ Ngari Dark Sky Park, Tibet
★ Changbai Mountain Scenic Area, Jilin
★ Taklimakan Desert, Xinjiang
★ Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai
★ Nam Co Lake, Tibet
★ Seven Stars Terrace Scenic Spot, Jinan
★ Heimahe Town, Qinghai
★ Yamdrok Lake, Tibet
★ Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area, Anhui
★Kuocang Mountain, Zhejiang
Using stargazing apps can help you enjoy the beauty of the night sky easily. Try these two apps and see!
STAR WALK
This app is friendly to stargazing beginners. Just let the app view the sky through your phone’s camera. It will show stars in the direction you’re facing. You can also track (追踪) the movement of planets. There is a “Visible Tonight” section. It helps you watch objects you can see on a given evening.
STELLARIUM MOBILE
This app is known for its good constellation (星座) pictures and big database, which has over 1.69 billion stars. You can find and label (标注) your favourite constellations and planets by pointing your phone at the sky. Zoom in, you can see very clear photos of galaxies(星系). The app can be connected to most telescopes.
43. ________ most beautiful places for stargazing are located in Tibet.
44. With STAR WALK, you can ________.
A.follow the movement of planets | B.label your favourite planets |
C.take clear photos of the sky | D.use it alone without a camera |
45. This passage is most probably written for ________.
A.Jane, who is crazy about photographing | B.Lily, who has interest in indoor activities |
C.Jim, who likes playing basketball | D.Tom, who loves nature and space |