1、Text C A Charming Lake Lily,a student from England,is talking to Li Mei,a Chinese student,about Dongting Lake,one of the most famous lakes in China.Lily:I know a bit about Dongtinghu-its the Chinese name for Dongting Lake,a very famous scenic spot in China.This lake is located on the middle reaches
2、of the Yangtse River in the north of Hunan province.Is that right?Li Mei:How come you know so many details?Are you planning a trip there or something?Text C Lily:Yes I am,in fact.But my friends have told me the best time to visit Dongting Lake is in summer when the lotus blooms.According to my guide
3、 book,the magical lake looks like a well-decorated jade plate,fringed with reeds and lotus flowers.Li Mei:It must be great fun to visit the lake.Its Chinas 2nd largest freshwater lake and covers an area of more than 2,800 sq km.To the east,there is a nature reserve covering over one third of the tot
4、al Dongting Lake area.It is said that there are 1,086 kinds of plants,114 kinds of fresh water fish in the area,and the total number of animals and birds reaches 10 million every year.In winter,this reserve is home to more than 200 species of birds,including 39 that are internationally protected.Its
5、 one of eastern Asias most important habitats for migratory birds.Text C Lily:But that leaves me in a real dilemma about whether I should visit in summer or in winter.What else can you do there?Li Mei:Theres a good chance youll get to taste newly picked tea,another distinctive feature of Dongting La
6、ke.There are actually several islands standing in the lake.Among them,the Junshan Island is the most renowned,famous not only for its scenic beauty but also for its tea called Junshan Silver Needle.This tea,picked at the end of spring,used to be an imperial tribute.When added to hot water,the newly
7、picked leaves stick up like needles instead of sinking to the bottom,and they emit a lovely,fragrant odor.Besides,the island holds a large-scale dragon boat festival and various sporting events on the water every year.Text C Lily:Its a really hard choice:rare birds or lotus and tea.What do you sugge
8、st?Li Mei:Go twice.Lily:Youre kidding!But maybe theres no alternative because I want to see all the fascinating charms that Dongting Lake has to offer.(416 words)charming adj.delightful,attractive 迷人的 Hans is such a charming young man that everyone likes him.There are many charming little restaurant
9、s along the river.locate v.situate;lie 使坐落于 The city library is located within easy reach of every part of the city.The company wants to locate the factory on land near the railroad tracks.lotus n.water-lily,esp.Egyptian and Asian kinds 莲;荷 The lotuses are in full blossom in the pond.Lotus is white
10、or pink flower found especially in Asia.bloom v.be in flower;bear flowers 开花 These plants bloom in late spring.The roses in the garden are blooming under the gardeners tender care.magical adj.charming,enchanting 迷人的,有魅力的 It is said that the stick of the witch has magical power.The party was a great
11、success.It was a truly magical evening.decorate v.provide sth.with ornamental,esp.for a special occasion 装饰;装修 Usually a Christmas tree is decorated with colored lights and small ornaments.Before the New Years Day,our classroom was decorated with balloons.jade n.hard,usu.green stone,carved into orna
12、ments 碧玉,翡翠 Alice has a jade necklace which was passed on to her by her grandmother.Lucys father bought her a jade bracelet as a wedding gift.fringe v.decorate with border or edging 在上装以缘饰;成为的边缘 There are houses with red roofs and white walls fringing the road on either side.A line of willow trees f
13、ringed the big pool.reed n.tall,firm stem with jointed grasses growing in or near water 芦苇 Reed leaves are used to make zhongzi,a traditional Chinese food in the Dragon Boat Festival.A place where a lot of reeds grow is called a reed bed.fresh adj.(of water)not salty 不咸的,淡的 Is Boyang Lake the bigges
14、t fresh water lake in China?I prefer fresh water fish to sea fish.reserve n.place or area reserved for some special use or purpose 保留地 There are a number of wild life reserves in that area.The reserves for the American Indians are far from good.species n.group of animals or plants within a genus dif
15、fering only in minor details from the others and able to breed each other but not with other groups 物种;种 One of the greatest books in history,The Origin of Species,was written by Darwin.Various animal species make this world,so we should keep the balance of nature.internationally adv.having to do wi
16、th more than one nation 国际性地;国际间地 Langlang is an internationally known pianist.How can we make the company internationally competitive?habitat n.(of plants,animals)natural place of growth 栖息地 Owing to air pollution and water pollution,the rare bird is in danger of losing its natural habitat.The earth is a habitat not only for human beings but also for all creatures.migratory adj.(of birds and fishes)having the habit of coming and going with the seasons 迁移的 In late autumn,the migratory birds fly