四、阅读理解
In north-western China's Xinjiang, there are many different wonderful views. If you travel to Xinjiang, how can you miss Kanas Lake and Sayram Lake?
Kanas Lake lies in the Altai Mountains. Every year, thousands of tourists come to explore its hidden beauty, hiking through the forests to find the best sites for photos. It is a large, deep lake, with thick forests and high mountains around. Its water goes down to about 190 metres! It's also famous for its rich colours, especially in autumn when the forests turn into gold, red, and orange. The lake
reflects all these colours. Scientists say the lake's unusual colour changes are caused by special minerals in the water, making it look like a giant painting. There's even a story about a mysterious monster living in the lake. Local guides love sharing the monster story, adding a touch of mystery to the adventure. How exciting that is!
Sayram Lake is in the northern Tianshan Mountains. It sits high up and is much higher and larger than Kanas Lake, but it is not as deep. The air there is fresh and clear. It's known for its blue water and colourful land full of flowers in spring and summer. In summer, wild flowers bloom in bright colours, creating a rainbow blanket that attracts butterflies and bees. Imagine fields of flowers in all colours spread out like a carpet around the blue water. It's like something out of a beautiful picture book. Many visitors enjoy riding horses around the lake or having picnics on the grasslands.
Both of these lakes give you amazing views and a chance to see nature's beauty up close. Do you want to enjoy the deep water of Kanas Lake? Or would you like to enjoy the flower-filled land around Sayram Lake? You're sure to have an adventure. It feels like stepping into a wonderland.
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A
) 1. What does the underlined word "reflects" in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Shows a picture of something. B. Changes the colour of something.
C. Covers the surface of something. D. Moves the water of something.
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D
) 2. How is Kanas Lake different from Sayram Lake?
A. It has more flowers. B. It is higher and larger.
C. It has fewer colour changes. D. It's deeper but not as large.
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C
) 3. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
A. Facts → Stories → Opinions
B. Problems → Solutions → Results
C. Introduction → Details → Conclusion
D. Questions → Answers → Summary
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C
) 4. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To tell adventure stories about Xinjiang.
B. To explain the scientific reasons for the lake colours.
C. To attract tourists to admire two beautiful lakes in Xinjiang.
D. To describe the size and depth of the two lakes in Xinjiang.
