阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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The Great Wall in China is one of the greatest wonders of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Different sections of the Great Wall have distinctive landscapes, and in this flower-blooming season, which one would you prefer to take a tour of?
Badaling Great Wall
The Badaling Great Wall is located in the northwest suburb of Beijing. It extends in all directions and therefore got its name as Badaling. Due to the strategic importance of Badaling, it was the place where the military fought in the past.
Mutianyu Great Wall
The Mutianyu Great Wall, 70 kilometers from urban Beijing, is known as the best part of the Great Wall. With a unique architectural style, it expresses the essence of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644). The ancient architecture and the beauty of nature is blended into one harmonious whole, giving rise to Mutianyu’s reputation as having the most unique beauty anywhere along the ten-thousand-mile-long Great Wall.
Simatai Great Wall
For anyone intent on experiencing a section of the Great Wall that keeps a more antiquated air, the Great Wall at Simatai remains one of the best options. It is also the only section of the Great Wall that provides a night tour for tourists. It is said that since the Ming Dynasty, there has been a tradition that people holding palace lanterns visit this section.
Jiankou Great Wall
The Jiankou section is one of the most dangerous parts and mountain hikers usually call it “the wild Great Wall”. With a total length of 7,952 meters, the Jiankou Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty and was neglected, becoming damaged over time. It is much preferred by photographers due to its primitive appearance.
1. Which section of the Great Wall is the best option for architecture lovers?
A. Badaling Great Wall. B. Mutianyu Great Wall.
C. Simatai Great Wall. D. Jiankou Great Wall.
2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Badaling got its name due to its strategic importance.
B. The Mutianyu Great Wall covers a distance of 70 kilometers.
C. Tourists must hold palace lanterns to visit the Simatai Great Wall.
D. The Jiankou Great Wall’s original features have attracted photographers.
3. Where is the passage probably from?
A. A history textbook. B. A research paper.
C. A travel brochure. D. An architecture magazine.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
