Dear Sis,
How have you been? I’m having a good time on my holiday in Shangri-La. It is the name of a city in Yunnan, China. I decided to come here because I wanted to experience the real Shangri-La for myself, even if it’s different from the paradise we read about in the book. So far, I really like it here.
On Monday, I left Lhasa at noon, and after changing flights once, I reached Shangri-La at eight in the evening. That night, I was so tired that I had a quick bite to eat and then crashed at the hotel.
Yesterday, I went to the Potatso National Park. The park covers such a wide area that the ticket for the park includes a bus tour, as it is the only way to see all the major sites in one day. Just to give you an idea of how large the place is, imagine a park that spans across vast forests, wetlands, lakes, meadows, and several villages! On the bus, I made friends with the passengers around me, and they said that I had definitely picked the right season to visit the park. The autumn scenery, they said, would be absolutely picture-perfect.
On top of its beautiful scenery, the park is also famous for its rich biological diversity. Did you know that Potatso makes up less than one percent of China’s total land area, but it contains more than 20 percent of the country’s plant and animal species? I even saw two black-necked cranes (鹤) at the picturesque Bita Lake! Bita Lake is absolutely my favorite place in Potatso. Just imagine, a beautiful lake, blue skies, majestic mountains, and golden trees all around me. Spending time there can be an amazing experience, which gives me a good rest.
Tomorrow, I am going hiking at the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Fingers crossed that there will be good weather! Anyway, I need to get some sleep now since tomorrow’s going to be a long day, but I’ll tell you all about it when I get back!
Love,
Chris
11. When Chris said that he “crashed” in Paragraph 2, it means that he ________.
A.had a stomachache |
B.got into an accident |
C.fell asleep very quickly |
D.hit something while moving |
12. Chris visited the Potatso National Park by bus because ________.
A.the park is too large |
B.the bus ticket is free |
C.the weather wasn’t good |
D.he wanted to make friends |
13. Bita Lake is Chris’ favorite place because ________.
A.living there can make him relaxed |
B.various plants can be found there |
C.it’s a great place to take pictures |
D.it’s good for the cranes to live |
14. Why did Chris write the letter?
A.To teach Sis to make a travel plan. |
B.To invite Sis to join in his journey. |
C.To share his great time in Shangri-La. |
D.To introduce a famous park in Yunnan. |