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When considering places to visit in China, thoughts invariably drift to the same old sites, like the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army and the Bund. Look a little farther, however, and you can find some truly fascinating scenery and settings you’ve probably never heard of.
Houtouwan — A village like no other
Located on Shengshan Island, Houtouwan was once home to a fishing community. In the 1990s, however, much of the population left as the fishing routes dried up and opportunities arose on the mainland. Left completely to Mother Nature’s designs, Houtouwan has been transformed into a truly fascinating ghost village over the years, like the set of a horror movie!
Houtouwan is not an easy place to get to. From Shanghai, you will need to transfer between land and water vehicles several times to finally reach there.
Crescent Lake — An oasis in the desert
Out west, there’s a whole different world to be explored — Crescent Lake. It is part of a literal oasis in the desert that surrounds Dunhuang in Gansu. The crescent-shaped body of water has been preserved so visitors can enjoy one of nature’s true rarities.
Crescent Lake is located just a 15-minute taxi ride from Dunhuang.
Old Dragon’s Head — The Great Wall you’ve never seen before
One of the most unusual places to explore the Great Wall is Old Dragon’s Head, where the wall meets the sea in Qinhuangdao. The waves crashing against the stones stirs up a certain poetry. After checking out the wall, you can relax yourself on the beach.
Old Dragon’s Head is part of the Shanhai Pass section of the wall. It can be reached by taxi from Qinhuangdao train station.
Panjin Red Beach — The world’s most beautiful marshlands
Red Beach, located in Panjin, Liaoning province, forms part of what is the biggest wetland in the world. The weeds of the beautiful marshland area are flaming red. Stilted walkways have been installed so visitors can explore without harming the otherworldly weeds.
From Panjin train station, bargain with the local taxi drivers to take you directly to Red Beach.
1. Why did the villagers leave Houtouwan?
A. To look for another fishing route. B. To preserve its natural beauty.
C. To seek a better life on the mainland. D. To make room for a film base.
2. In which place are special walkways built for visitors?
A. Houtouwan. B. Old Dragon’s Head.
C. Crescent Lake. D. Panjin Red Beach.
3. What do these places have in common according to the writer?
A. They’re all wonders of nature. B. They’re all not-so-famous.
C. They’re all inconveniently located. D. They’re all well-preserved.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了中国四个鲜为人知的旅游景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Houtouwan中“In the 1990s, however, much of the population left as the fishing routes dried up and opportunities arose on the mainland. (然而，在20世纪90年代，随着捕鱼路线的枯竭，大陆上出现了机会，很多人离开了。)”可知，村民们离开Houtouwan是为了在大陆寻求更好的生活。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Panjin Red Beach中“Stilted walkways have been installed so visitors can explore without harming the otherworldly weeds.(架空的人行道已经安装好，游客可以在不伤害其他杂草的情况下进行探索。)”可知，Panjin Red Beach为游客建造了特殊的人行通道。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。阅读文章内容，并根据第一段最后一句“Look a little farther, however, and you can find some truly fascinating scenery and settings you’ve probably never heard of.( 然而，再看看更远的地方，你会发现一些你可能从未听说过的真正迷人的风景和场景。)”可知，这是四个旅游景点都不是很著名的旅游的景点。故选B。
