China’s Yuntai Mountain Waterfall is generally regarded as Asia’s most impressive waterfall and is often described as a natural wonder. Recently, it has been exposed for having pipes that create an artificial water flow.

    Yuntai Mountain Waterfall is the most popular scenic spot in the Yuntai Mountains, drawing millions of tourists annually. The tallest waterfall in Asia (a sheer drop of 314 meters) offers a breathtaking spectacle that has recently been said to be the result of modern technology. A Chinese vlogger managed to make his way to the top of Yuntai Mountain Waterfall, where he saw large metal pipes feeding water into the waterfall. At first, the popular video of the discovery was criticized as fake, but sources from the Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area acknowledged that the waterfall is slightly enhanced to ensure a pleasant experience for tourists.

    Apparently, Yuntai Waterfall does not have a high water flow during the dry season, so the management decided to help it out with a few pumps and pipes to enhance tourists’ experience. On June 4th, the Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area explained through its WeChat public account that the waterfall is a seasonal attraction and does not have abundant water all year. To ensure its attractiveness during the dry season, “a small improvement has been made with the help of water pumps and pipes”.

    One online observer took to Douyin in support of what he or she viewed as a well-intentioned practical solution: “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the pipes. On the contrary, I’m touched by the local government’s efforts for this scenic site.” “As a paid site marketed as a natural waterfall, tourists have the right to know the truth; otherwise, we feel cheated,” another person said. “Whether artificial or natural, as long as the scenery is beautiful, it’s enough,” said a third.

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1.The purpose of applying large metal pipes is to ___________.

A cut off the water flow

B show the power of modern technology

C cause debate between netizens

D impress tourists during the dry season

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句的“sources from the Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area acknowledged that the waterfall is slightly enhanced to ensure a pleasant experience for tourists”和第三段第一句的“Apparently, Yuntai Waterfall does not have a high water flow during the dry season, so the management decided to help it out with a few pumps and pipes to enhance tourists’ experience.”可知，云台山天瀑是季节性瀑布，枯水期的景观可能不如丰水期那般壮丽。景区为了让游客们每次来访都能获得更好的体验，随即在枯水期进行了细微的改进，这样游客即便是在枯水期前来也能欣赏到壮丽的天瀑。即水管的应用是为了保证其枯水期的观赏性。故选D。

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “abundant” in Paragraph 3?

A Improper.

B Pure.

C Enough.

D Deep.

解析：选C。C词义猜测题。根据划线部分后面的“To ensure its attractiveness during the dry season, ‘a small improvement has been made with the help of water pumps and pipes’.”可知，云台山天瀑是季节性瀑布，枯水期时水流较少，为了提升游客的游览体验，在自然景观的基础上，景区在瀑布源头处建造辅助设备引来足够的水，使之在枯水期也能保证观赏性。故选C。

3.What’s the second netizen’s attitude to the pipe event?

A Supportive.

B Debatable.

C Objective.

D Negative.

解析：选D。D观点态度题。根据最后一段的“As a paid site marketed as a natural waterfall, tourists have the right to know the truth; otherwise, we feel cheated,”作为一个以天然瀑布为卖点的付费景点，游客有权知道真相，否则，我们会觉得被骗了。可知，第二个网友意在指感觉自己被骗了。由此可推知他应该是持反对态度的。故选D。

4.Which is the most suitable title for the text?

A The Tallest Waterfall in Asia Becomes Popular on the Internet.

B The Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area Adopts Technology.

C The Water Source of Yuntai Waterfall Is Found Decreased.

D Asia’s Most Spectacular Waterfall Is Artificially Enhanced.

解析：选D。D主旨大意。通读全文内容可知，亚洲最高瀑布云台山瀑布一直被游客赞叹壮观，近日有网友爬高峰寻源头，发现瀑布源头部分使用人工水管引流。D项概括了本文大意。故选D。