A Read the social media post about bamboo rafting on the Lijiang River and choose the best answer for each question.
Going rafting down the Lijiang River
What a day! I'm here visiting the Lijiang River for the weekend. This is my first visit to the area, so I'm really excited to see the river. The river, of course, is beautiful, but I'm completely amazed by the natural beauty of the landscape around it. All around the river, there are tree-covered hills. These green hills seem to rise straight up from the earth towards the clear blue sky. They're unlike anything I've ever seen.
The river today was perfectly clear! It made me want to spend time on it, so I decided to try bamboo rafting. Rafting is a great way to connect with this natural environment. As soon as I stepped onto the raft and began floating on the river, a deep sense of peace washed over me. Sunlight danced across the surface. Fresh air filled my lungs. Gentle waves lapped against the sides of the raft, and birds sang sweetly along the banks of the river. It was one of the most peaceful experiences of my life.
The ride lasted about two hours, but the memory will stay with me forever. If you're planning a trip to this area, I highly recommend bamboo rafting—it's peaceful and pleasant, and it gives you a chance to slow down and really connect with nature. I still have another day to explore this corner of the world, and I can't wait to see what surprises tomorrow may bring.
1 What amazes the writer about the area?
a The food and culture. b The speed of the river.
c The natural beauty of the landscape.
2 Why did the writer want to try bamboo rafting?
a Because she wanted to spend time on the river.
b Because she wanted to try something new.
c Because she learnt about bamboo rafting online.
3 Which detail shows that the rafting experience was peaceful?
a Birds sang sweetly along the banks. b The raft moved very slowly.
c The air smelt sweet.
4 What does the writer recommend to future visitors?
a Trying bamboo rafting. b Hiking up the hills. c Staying in a nearby village.
Going rafting down the Lijiang River
What a day! I'm here visiting the Lijiang River for the weekend. This is my first visit to the area, so I'm really excited to see the river. The river, of course, is beautiful, but I'm completely amazed by the natural beauty of the landscape around it. All around the river, there are tree-covered hills. These green hills seem to rise straight up from the earth towards the clear blue sky. They're unlike anything I've ever seen.
The river today was perfectly clear! It made me want to spend time on it, so I decided to try bamboo rafting. Rafting is a great way to connect with this natural environment. As soon as I stepped onto the raft and began floating on the river, a deep sense of peace washed over me. Sunlight danced across the surface. Fresh air filled my lungs. Gentle waves lapped against the sides of the raft, and birds sang sweetly along the banks of the river. It was one of the most peaceful experiences of my life.
The ride lasted about two hours, but the memory will stay with me forever. If you're planning a trip to this area, I highly recommend bamboo rafting—it's peaceful and pleasant, and it gives you a chance to slow down and really connect with nature. I still have another day to explore this corner of the world, and I can't wait to see what surprises tomorrow may bring.
1 What amazes the writer about the area?
a The food and culture. b The speed of the river.
c The natural beauty of the landscape.
2 Why did the writer want to try bamboo rafting?
a Because she wanted to spend time on the river.
b Because she wanted to try something new.
c Because she learnt about bamboo rafting online.
3 Which detail shows that the rafting experience was peaceful?
a Birds sang sweetly along the banks. b The raft moved very slowly.
c The air smelt sweet.
4 What does the writer recommend to future visitors?
a Trying bamboo rafting. b Hiking up the hills. c Staying in a nearby village.
答案：1. c
2. a
3. a
4. a
2. a
3. a
4. a
解析：
1. 题目问作者对该地区感到惊奇的内容，在文中提到“but I'm completely amazed by the natural beauty of the landscape around it”，表明作者对周围的自然景观感到惊奇，所以选c。
2. 题目问作者想尝试竹筏漂流的原因，文中提到“The river today was perfectly clear! It made me want to spend time on it, so I decided to try bamboo rafting”，说明因为河水清澈作者想在河上度过时光所以尝试竹筏漂流，选a。
3. 题目问体现漂流体验很平静的细节，文中“Gentle waves lapped against the sides of the raft, and birds sang sweetly along the banks of the river. It was one of the most peaceful experiences of my life”，表明鸟儿在岸边甜美歌唱体现平静，选a。
4. 题目问作者给未来游客推荐的内容，文中“If you're planning a trip to this area, I highly recommend bamboo rafting”，说明作者推荐尝试竹筏漂流，选a。
2. 题目问作者想尝试竹筏漂流的原因，文中提到“The river today was perfectly clear! It made me want to spend time on it, so I decided to try bamboo rafting”，说明因为河水清澈作者想在河上度过时光所以尝试竹筏漂流，选a。
3. 题目问体现漂流体验很平静的细节，文中“Gentle waves lapped against the sides of the raft, and birds sang sweetly along the banks of the river. It was one of the most peaceful experiences of my life”，表明鸟儿在岸边甜美歌唱体现平静，选a。
4. 题目问作者给未来游客推荐的内容，文中“If you're planning a trip to this area, I highly recommend bamboo rafting”，说明作者推荐尝试竹筏漂流，选a。