The Dead Sea of China is in Daying, Sichuan Province. It was from the 150-million-year ancient underground lake, where useful minerals(矿物质) are very rich. It has much salt: 22%. It is similar(相似的) to “the Dead Sea” in the Middle East. When people are lying in the water, they can float and will not sink(下沉). So it is known as “the Dead Sea of China”.
The Dead Sea of China Resort(度假景区) was built in 2003. It cost more than 10 million yuan and it covers an area of 2,000 acres(英亩). In the park you can enjoy many kinds of interesting sports. When you feel tired, you can come here for surfing. When you feel too much pressure(压力), swimming and floating are your good choices. All the activities are helpful to your health. Every year, a lot of tourists travel here from all over the country.
It is very convenient(便利的) to come here. You can take a bus or a train. Of course, driving your car is also a good way. There are different kinds of delicious food waiting for you. When you arrive, you will find that the people here are so kind and friendly.
Come here, or you will miss a wonderful place to relax yourself.
【小题1】Where is the Dead Sea of China?
| A．In Dalian, Liaoning. | B．In Daying, Sichuan. |
| C．In Datong, Shanxi. | D．In Jinan, Shandong. |
【小题2】The word “float” in Paragraph 1 means ________.
【小题3】When was the Dead Sea of China Resort built?
| A．In 2003. | B．In 2008. | C．In 2013. | D．In 2016. |
【小题4】What can you do in the Dead Sea of China Resort?
| A．Go climbing. | B．Go skating. | C．Go riding. | D．Go surfing. |
【小题5】How can you get to the Dead Sea of China Resort?
| A．By train. | B．By subway. | C．By air. | D．By ship. |
