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Hubei Province has long been a favorite Chinese tourist destination because of its natural scenery, historic cities, and beautiful mountains. Here are some of the best places to visit in Hubei Province.
Yellow Crane Tower
Yellow Crane Tower is known as one of the Three Famous Towers South of Yangtze River, together with Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi. The history of Yellow Crane Tower dates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) in Chinese history. The tower was used as a watchtower by the King of Wu's army in the beginning.
Enshi Grand Canyon
Enshi Grand Canyon can be China's answer to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the United States in beauty. The canyon runs 108 kilometers and occupies a land area of 3,000 square kilometers. The region where Enshi Grand Canyon is located used to be a vast sea with many limestone deposits 230 million years ago.
Shennongjia Scenic Area
It is famous for its varied plant species as well as mountains. Regarded as the “Lungs of Central China", the forest coverage reaches over 90 percent of the area. Due to the special climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Sometimes clouds stretch around mountains, rewarding tourists with unforgettable views. Besides, the area is home to some rare animals such as golden monkeys, white bears and antelope.
The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spot
Located in the area of the Xiling Gorge in the city of Yichang, it has the beauty of landscape paintings. The spot is a “Protected Center of the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges”. Since ancient times, a lot of famous scholars have produced a great number of excellent poems praising the beauty of this place, some of which are carved on the stones along the Yangtze River.
1. What is special about Yellow Crane Tower?
A. It has a long history.
B. It offers a scenic view.
C. It once served war's purposes.
D. It is the best-known tower in China.
2. Why is the Grand Canyon in Arizona mentioned ?
A. To explain its popularity in China.
B. To help readers know more about it.
C. To prove the beauty of the Chinese canyon.
D. To show differences between the two canyons.
3. Which place will a Chinese literature lover probably visit?
A. Enshi Grand Canyon.
B. Yellow Crane Tower.
C. Shennongjia Scenic Area.
D. The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spot.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了湖北几个最佳旅游地——黄鹤楼，恩施大峡谷，神龙架景区和三峡人家。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Yellow Crane Tower 中最后一句“The tower was used as a watchtower by the King of Wu's army in the beginning.( 这座楼最初是吴王军队的瞭望塔。)”可知，黄鹤楼曾为战争服务，用作瞭望塔。故选C。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Enshi Grand Canyon中“Enshi Grand Canyon can be China's answer to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the United States in beauty. (恩施大峡谷可以称得上是中国的亚利桑那大峡谷，亚利桑那大峡谷是美国的美。)”可知，作者提到美国亚利桑那大峡谷，目的是衬托中国恩施大峡谷的美。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spot中“Since ancient times, a lot of famous scholars have produced a great number of excellent poems praising the beauty of this place, some of which are carved on the stones along the Yangtze River.( 自古以来，许多著名的学者都创作了大量优秀的诗歌赞美这个地方的美丽，其中一些刻在长江沿岸的石头上。)”可知，因为“三峡人家”景点的长江沿岸石头上刻有古代文人创造的诗歌，所以中国文学爱好者可能会来参观The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spot(三峡人家)。故选D。
