Do you know Xiling Snow Mountain? It is located in Dayi County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. The name of Xiling (western mountain) is derived from the well-known poem “My window frames the snow-crowned western mountain scene; My door oft says to eastward going ships ‘Goodbye!’” by the famous poet Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD).

    Basic Information

    Website: http://xiling.cn/

    Opening Hours: 9:00 – 17:30

    Telephone Number: 028-88309080

    Transportation

    Express Coach: There are express coaches from Chadianzi Station in Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain at 9:30 am. 

    Public Transport: You can also take a bus to Dayi Station (大邑客运站) from Chengdu, and then take buses or private cars to Xiling Snow Mountain.

    Map and Recommended Routes

    Hiking Route 1: Visitor Center to Banshan Yingxue Lake

    Route Overview: Visitor Reception Center → Youke Cliff → Bamboo Forest → Fragrant Fir Forest → Zimei Tree → Cloud Mist Forest → Yuanyang Pond Reception Center

    Route Length: About 3.5 kilometers

    Hiking Time: About 2-3 hours one way

    Hiking Route 2: Sun-Moon Flat Viewing Platform to Yin-Yang Boundary (Round Trip)

    Route Overview: Sun-Moon Flat → Qiyun Platform → Backward Viewpoint → Bison Trail → Sunshine Ladder → Baishagang → Yin-Yang Boundary

    Route Length: About 2 kilometers one way

    Hiking Time: About 1 hour one way

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1.1. How did Xiling Snow Mountain get its name?

A It is named after a famous hero.

B It comes from a poem by Du Fu.

C It is named for its location.

D It is named after a local legend.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据文中的“The name of Xiling (western mountain) is derived from the well-known poem “My window frames the snow-crowned western mountain scene; My door oft says to eastward going ships ‘Goodbye!’” by the famous poet Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD).”可知，西岭雪山的名字来源于唐代大诗人杜甫的诗句“窗含西岭千秋雪，门泊东吴万里船”。故选B。

2.2. If you take the express coach to Xiling Snow Mountain, what time should you arrive at Chadianzi Station?

A Before 9:30 am.

B Before 10:30 am.

C Before 11:00 am.

D Before 11:30 am.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据文中的“There are express coaches from Chadianzi Station in Chengdu to Xiling Snow Mountain at 9:30 am.”可知，茶店子客运站到西岭雪山的车发车时间是上午9:30，因此你应该在9:30之前到达茶店子客运站。故选A。

3.3. What can we know about Hiking Route 1, compared with Hiking Route 2?

A It’s shorter.

B It takes longer one way.

C It’s much easier.

D It’s more beautiful.

解析：选B。推理判断题。根据文中的信息，徒步路线1单程需要2-3小时，而徒步路线2单程只需要大约1小时，由此可知，徒步路线1比徒步路线2耗时更长。故选B。

4.4. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A To introduce the history of Xiling Snow Mountain.

B To explain the meaning of the name “Xiling”.

C To describe the hiking routes in Xiling Snow Mountain.

D To provide information about visiting Xiling Snow Mountain.

解析：选D。推理判断题。本文主要提供了关于游玩西岭雪山的信息，包括基本信息、交通方式和作者推荐的徒步路线。故选D。