Yunnan is known for its natural beauty, ethnic (民族的) cultures and delicious local food. Here is a Yunnan travel guide according to the four different seasons.
| ◆Spring In March, the famous Hani Terraces are covered with water. They make colorful scenery under the blue sky. In April, Yunnan is filled with cherry blossoms (樱花), especially in Kunming’s Cuihu Park and Dali’s Butterfly Spring. |
| ◆Summer Summer in Yunnan is hot and humid (潮湿的), but it is a perfect time to visit the mountains. Visitors can also visit all kinds of lakes, such as Erhai Lake and Fuxian Lake. It is pleasant to enjoy water sports or just relax by beaches. |
| ◆Autumn In autumn, many places are painted in changing colors. Lugu Lake is covered in a sea of pink and purple flowers. Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jianshui Ancient Town are the best places to visit in this season. |
| ◆Winter Visitors can experience a special winter because of different festivals. Naxi and Lisu people have traditional festivals in winter. Kuoshi Festival (阔时节) is celebrated by Lisu people in December or the following January. Visitors can join them in singing, dancing, swinging and crossbow shooting (射弩箭). |
【小题1】When can people go to Yunnan if they want to see cherry blossoms?
| A．In April. | B．In June. | C．In August. | D．In December. |
【小题2】How is the weather in Yunnan in summer?
| A．Hot and dry. | B．Warm and wet. | C．Hot and wet. | D．Warm and dry. |
【小题3】How many places of interest of Yunnan are mentioned in the text?
| A．Four. | B．Eight. | C．Ten. | D．Eleven. |
【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
| A．People can visit Yunnan at any time. |
| B．Autumn is a good time to visit the mountains in Yunnan. |
| C．To enjoy water sports, people can go to Dali’s Butterfly Spring. |
| D．In spring, people can experience Naxi people’s traditional festivals. |
【小题5】Who will be interested in Kuoshi Festival?
| A．People who like different flowers. | B．People who always visit lakes. |
| C．People who are good at dancing. | D．People who enjoy climbing mountains. |
