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China now has 52 sites included on the UNESCO World Heritage list, some of which may give you some clues on your next travel plan.
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is located in Lin Tong County, near Xi’an city, capital of Shanxi province. A total of 8,000 life-size terracotta warriors, chariots and horses, and hundreds of bronze weapons have been unearthed from it. It is believed that it is a major archaeological find, called the eighth wonder of the world, paralleling Egypt’s pyramids.
Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement
Kulangyu Island, known in the local dialect as Kulangsu, is located on the entry of the Jiulong River, facing the city of Xiamen , influenced by Western culture in the 19th century, especially music. With such a harmonious blend of Western music and Eastern culture, Gulangyu is naturally referred to as the “island of music”.
Qinghai Hoh Xil
Hoh Xil, located in the north-eastern end of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau is China’s largest and the world’s third largest uninhabited area. Hoh Xil, with high altitude and fierce weather, no people to live there, is a paradise for wildlife and home to more than 230 species of wild animals including endangered species such as the Tibetan antelope.
Huangshan Mountain
Huangshan, known as “the loveliest mountain of China”, lies in the south of Anhui province in eastern China. The scenic area covers 154 sq km, famous for its peaks, rocks, pines, clouds and springs, with a rich cultural heritage.
1. Where will you go if you are interested in history during your stay in Xi’an?
A. Qinghai Hoh Xil. B. Kulangsu. C. Mausoleum. D. Huangshan.
2. What is special for Kulangsu compared with the other three World Heritages mentioned in the passage?
A. Its beautiful scenery.
B. Its value in Archeology.
C. Its unique natural living environment for wildlife.
D. Its mixture of Western music and Eastern culture.
3. Where may the passage be taken from ?
A. A science fiction.
B. A history textbook.
C. A travel guidebook.
D. An entertainment magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是应用文。文章介绍了秦始皇陵、鼓浪屿、青海可可西里、黄山四个列入世界遗产名录的遗址的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor景点的介绍中“The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is located in Lin Tong County, near Xi’an city”可知，秦始皇陵位于西安附近。如果你在西安逗留期间并且对历史感兴趣，应该会去参观秦始皇陵。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement景点的介绍中“With such a harmonious blend of Western music and Eastern culture, Gulangyu is naturally referred to as the‘island of music’”可知，鼓浪屿是西方音乐和东方文化的融合。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段提到“…may give you some clues on your next travel plan”，下文介绍了中国的四个列入世界遗产名录的遗址。由此可以推断，该文章应该来自于旅游指南。
故选C。
