Question

In recent years，Myanmar has opened its doors to western tourism. This once-closed state in Southeast Asia is a gold mine for those who enjoy the ancient Buddhist culture of the region. Compared to its neighbors, the landscape of Myanmar has been left largely undamaged. There are so many reasons why Myanmar is amazing and has been rated one of the top Asian tourist destinations for 2019. Here are some of its scenic spots：

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon

As far as pagodas are concerned，this is one of the most respected in Myanmar. This massive 325-foot Buddhist pagoda is surrounded by smaller shiny-gold pagodas. It is believed that some of the hairs of Gautama Buddha are well- preserved in here. The Shwedagon Pagoda is a must-see destination on your traveling schedule.

Long Neck Tribe of the Hill Country

These women—who are identified by their long necks that are stretched by brass neck coils(项圈)from an early age—have become world-famous. You’ll find this tribe in the mountainous north of the country，especially in Chin state. This custom dates back to ancient times when tribesmen—who were always at war with neighboring tribes—put neck coils on their women to prevent them from being taken as prisoners of war．These days，the long-necked women are used to seeing foreigners，who make the long journey to this isolated region of Myanmar for the purpose of seeing them．

Mandalay City

This dusty, hot center of trading and commerce for Myanmar is both fascinating and exciting. You’ll never find a shortage of things to do here. Temples. Medieval-era castles. Buildings from the country’s colonial British past. There are over 600 monasteries and nunneries in the Holy Hills of Sagaing, which overlook Mandalay. The city also has an exciting nightlife which will be an attraction for many．

1.What does the writer intend to tell in the passage?

A. Life styles people in Myanmar have．

B. Activities tourists can attend in Myanmar．

C. Reasons why Myanmar is suddenly popular．

D. Information about some attractions in Myanmar．

2.For what purpose were the neck coils initially used?

A. To protect women’s necks．

B. To frighten the enemies away．

C. To make women more attractive．

D. To stop women being victims of war．

3.What will impress travelers to Mandalay City most?

A. Promising commercial future．

B. Architecture of different styles．

C. Shiny-gold pagodas．

D. Abundance of goods in night markets．

Answer

1. D

2. D

3. B

【解析】

本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。缅甸被评为2019年亚洲顶级旅游目的地之一，文章主要介绍了缅甸的一些景点的信息。

1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段There are so many reasons why Myanmar is amazing and has been rated one of the top Asian tourist destinations for 2019. Here are some of its scenic spots:及下文内容可知，文章作者主要介绍了缅甸的一些景点的信息。故选D。

2.细节理解题。根据文章Long Neck Tribe of the Hill Country部分中的This custom dates back to ancient times when tribesmen—who were always at war with neighboring tribes—put neck coils on their women to prevent them from being taken as prisoners of war.可知，最初女人脖子上戴项圈是为了防止她们被当作战俘，防止她们成为战争的受害者。故选D。

3.推理判断题。根据文章Mandalay City部分中的Buildings from the country’s colonial British past. There are over 600 monasteries and nunneries in the Holy Hills of Sagaing, which overlook Mandalay.可知，曼德勒市的建筑物都是英国殖民时期的，以及实皆山上超过600座修道院和修女院，从而推断出，曼德勒市令游客印象最深刻是不同的建筑风格。故选B。