As one of the world's most ancient
civilizations, China offers wonderful
opportunities to explore magnificant relics from
its rich past. Here is our pick of the best places
to visit in China.
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—one of Asia's
most striking landscapes. Framed by
spectacular snow-capped mountains and the
scenic Jinshajiang River, it reaches a depth of
3,900m, making it one of the deepest gorges in
the world.
Zhangjiajie—Best dramatic landscapes
Rising dramatically from the subtropical
forests of northwest Hunan, the towering
sandstone pillars 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!
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 to the city's sophisticated
restaurants, Shanghai brings the past and
future of China to life.
Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang—Best ancient art
Sitting along the ancient Silk Road,
Dunhuang is home to one of the world's most
important collections of murals（壁画） and
sculptures. Consisting of more than 490 historic
caves in the area, the mural- and statue-filled
Mogao Grottoes represent perhaps the peak of
classical artistic achievement in China.
1. What do Tiger Leaping Gorge and Zhangjiajie
have in common according to the text? ()
A. They have served as filming locations.
B. They have hiking trails.
C. They have splendid mountains.
D. They offer extreme sports.
2. Which of the following best completes the
blank? ()
A. Best city for past and future
B. Best historic 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 classics.
B. It is a renowned artistic site to visit.
C. It has over 490 murals and caves.
D. It owns sophisticated restaurants.

语篇解读 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了中国四个绝佳旅游景点。
1. C 细节理解题。根据 Tiger Leaping Gorge—Best landscape to hike 部分中“Framed by spectacular snow-capped mountains and the scenic Jinshajiang River,it reaches a depth of 3,900m,making it one of the deepest gorges in the world.” 和 Zhangjiajie—Best dramatic landscapes 部分中“Rising dramatically from the subtropical forests... you can bungee jump off it too!”可知,它们都有壮丽的山峦。故选 C。
2. A 段落大意题。根据 Shanghai—______ 部分中“Elegant,historic and cosmopolitan—everything... brings the past and future of China to life.”可知,本段谈到了上海展示了过去和未来的中国。A 项“过去和未来的最佳城市”符合本段主题,故选 A。
3. B 推理判断题。根据 Mogao Grottoes,Dunhuang—Best ancient art 部分中“Sitting along the ancient Silk Road,Dunhuang... represent perhaps the peak of classical artistic achievement in China.”可推知,莫高窟是一个值得参观的艺术圣地。故选 B。

B
In late 2020,Detroit resident Oleita posted a video on social media that explained how to make sleeping bags from used potato chip and other snack bags. She could help the city's homeless people find warmth during cold winters while also giving a second life to chip bags,which aren't easily recyclable and usually end up in the trash.
Almost immediately after Oleita posted that first call for bags,people took notice. Local businesses offered to serve as collection points,and volunteers raised their hands to get involved.
"We're all humans who share this planet together,and it's my duty to make sure the person next to me has access to basic necessities," says
Oleita. "We have a major climate issue happening, and the people who are most influenced are those who are economically poor."
For most of the Chip Bag Project's existence, Oleita made sleeping bags all by herself. Now, she has some help. The group operates with a core team of 10 volunteers who do everything from making and delivering the bags to sourcing financial sponsors and doing community outreach.
The road to success has its ups and downs. For a while, the Chip Bag Project operated out of a small space donated by a local business,and the team recently had to leave. Yet they're not giving up. Instead, the team does everything-including production, back-end business tasks and equipment and supply storage.
Oleita has served as a community organizer for the past decade, and she has experienced homelessness herself. She knew that this project needed to do more than just hand out sleeping bags. "This isn't just a trash issue;it's also a climate issue. And it's not just a climate issue, but a human issue too. I'm always thinking of the world as interconnected-energy is neither created nor destroyed, only transferred."
4. What made Oleita want to help homeless people? ()
A. Cold winter.
B. Polluted environment.
C. Personal experience.
D. Social responsibility.
5. What can we know about the project? ()
A. It consists of ten people.
B. It is facing low efficiency.
C. It has managed to run well.
D. It is just about a human issue.
6. Which of the following best describes Oleita? ()
A. Modest.
B. Kind-hearted.
C. Ambitious.
D. Self-motivated.
7. What is the text mainly about? ()
A. A touching story.
B. Turning trash into treasure.
C. An accidental post.
D. Helping people in need.

语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Oleita 变废为宝,利用用过的旧零食袋制作睡袋,帮助无家可归的人在寒冷的冬天找到温暖的故事。
4. D 细节理解题。根据第三段中 Oleita 所说“We're all humans who share this planet together,and it's my duty to make sure the person next to me has access to basic necessities.”可知,是社会责任让Oleita 想要帮助无家可归的人。故选 D。
5. C 推理判断题。根据第二段内容以及第五段中“Instead,the team does everything—including production,back-end business tasks and equipment and supply storage.”可知,这个项目依然运行得很好。故选 C。
6. B 推理判断题。根据第一段中“She could help the city's homeless people find warmth during cold winters while also giving a second life to chip bags,which aren't easily recyclable and usually end up in the trash.”及全文可知,Oleita 是个善良的人,热心帮助穷人并且积极保护环境。故选 B。
7. B 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其根据第一段内容可知,本文主要讲述了 Oleita 变废为宝,利用用过的旧零食袋制作睡袋,帮助无家可归的人在寒冷的冬天找到温暖的故事。故选 B。