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Considering that Sundarbans National Park is situated in the tropics,September to March is the ideal time to come here.April,May and June are too hot while July and August often bring heavy season winds that limit travel and don’t make for a very pleasant sightseeing experience.You can really enjoy doing lots of charming things in the Sundarbans during September to March.
Take a river tour
Most tourists who explore the Sundarbans arrive in Khulna City first.From there,you can join a boat tour that travels south along the Ganges River through miles of preserved forest all the way to Kotka,where there is a beautiful beach along the Bay of Bengal.
Visit a bird habitat
This bird habitat is a nesting place for dozens of tropical birds found in the Sundarbans.The best way to observe these birds is climbing up the Sajnekhali Watchtower.If you’re lucky,you’11 also catch the famed Bengal Tiger making its rounds through the swampy jungle.
Visit the Mangrove(红树林)Interpretation Centre
If you wish to spend some time indoors out of the sweaty heat,go to the Mangrove Interpretation Centre.This place is very educational with many posters,maps and exhibits showing the wildlife and varieties of mangrove plants found within the park.You’ll also get to see crocodiles in a small pool.
Take a tour of local villages
Experience village life that has largely remained unchanged for centuries.In this vast tropical region,there are villages made up of various ethnic groups who rely on fishing,farming and working in the local through growing tourist industry for their livelihoods.The Sundarbans is a UNESCO world heritage site where you can visit villages and talk to locals,who will gladly share their culture with you.
1. Which month is suitable for a visit to Sundarbans National Park?
A. December. B. August.
C. June. D. May.
2. What can visitors do in the Mangrove Interpretation Centre?
A. See some plants and animals.
B. Put up posters about wildlife.
C. Feed crocodiles in a small river.
D. Observe birds by climbing up the trees.
3. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?
A. To advertise some natural animal habitats.
B. To advocate the protection of forests in Khulna City.
C. To introduce several charming villages in the vast tropical region.
D. To show visitors something attractive to do in the Sundarbans.
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了参观孙德尔本斯国家公园的理想时间以及公园内有趣的活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“September to March is the ideal time to come here.”可知,9月到3月是去孙德尔本斯国家公园的理想时间,12月更好在这个时间范围内,故A项正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“This place is very educational with many posters,maps and exhibits showing the wildlife and varieties of mangrove plants found within the park.You’ll also get to see crocodiles in a small pool.”可知,红树林讲解中心有很多展示了公园内各种野生动植物的海报和展品,你还可以看到鳄鱼,由此可知,游客在这里可以看到一些动物和植物,故A项正确。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了参观孙德尔本斯国家公园的理想时间以及公园内有趣的活动,由此可知,作者写这篇文章的目的就是向游客介绍一些在孙德尔本斯国家公园可以做的有吸引力的事情,故D项正确。