Some winter routes which tap into the delights hidden in the snow and ice will encourage public participation in winter sports. They are great ways to get a first-hand view of places.
Winter Olympic Cities
The National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the “ice ribbon”, is a new venue built for ice competitions in Beijing. It will hold speed skating events and award 14 gold medals. Every move and every sound from the skates on ice will be seen and heard by all at the oval. The Big Air Shougang, sitting in the Shougang Industrial Park, will serve the snowboard and freestyle skiing events.
Along the Great Wall
The route runs through seven cities in Hebei and Inner Mongolia and offers skiing, hiking, photography and winter fishing. The Yudaokou Grassland and Forest Scenic Area and the Chengde Mountain Resort are an ideal complement to local snow sport experiences. Daogunan Mountain Ski Field offers ski slopes catering to skiers of all levels. Its winter recreation park offers snowmobile and dog sleigh experiences for family travelers.
Changbai Mountains
Forging a path across Jilin province, this route takes in the Changchun Ice and Snow New World, a large-scale winter themed park in Changchun. It will provide visitors with a glimpse into the fascinating world of ice buildings, snow sculptures and ice slides. At night, it holds spectacular fireworks and light shows. Visitors can take a ride that offers a stunning view of the Songhua Lake and the wild, snowy mountain. In Changbai Mountains International Resort, tourists can enjoy performances featuring (以……为特色) the Changbai Mountains, sing karaoke, go to bars and taste gourmet food. Hot springs are also available.
【小题1】Which of the following places can serve the skiing events?| A．Changbai Mountains. | B．The Big Air Shougang. |
| C．The National Speed Skating Oval. | D．Changchun Ice and Snow New World |
| A．It offers a beautiful scenery of the mountain. |
| B．It provided the fascinating winter sports. |
| C．It offers snow mobile and dog sleigh experiences. |
| D．It promises skiing, hiking, photography and winter fishing. |
| A．In a novel. | B．In a biography. |
| C．In a geography newspaper. | D．In a book review. |
