The Gr eat Wall at J ian kou

山东菏泽东明县东方高中 李全忠

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难词探意

1. steep /stiːp/ adj. 陡峭的

2. general /'dʒenrəl/ n. 将军

3. gear /ɡɪə(r)/ n. 设备；衣服

Jiankou is a “wild” section of the Great Wall. It was built on ridges withsteepcliffs on each side,which makes it one of the most dangerous sections. It's only recommended for experienced and surefooted mountain hikers.

Jiankou is about 80 kilometers north of Beijing. It's hard to find out when this section was first built, though most began with the Ming Dynasty in 1368. It's said thatGeneralQi Jiguang was responsible for restoring this section. Qi Jiguang (1528—1588) was a famous hero for protecting China's coast from Japanese pirates.

The Great Wall at Jiankou keeps its original appearance. It is wild,uniquely made of large white rocks.It is not only an ideal place for adventurous and experienced hikers, but also a beautiful place for photographers.It has perhaps the most frequent appearance on picture books and post cards of the Great Wall.

Jiankou is in a mountain area, and there are no clear road signs. Travelers who don't know the area well could get lost. It's almost impossible to get there alone without your own vehicles, good maps and navigational skills, and good Chinese. So you ought to travel with a tour guide. If you are planning to hike Jiankou, you'd better prepare well for it.

Hiking gear:This section is steep and in disrepair. In some places the wall stops abruptly and you will need to climb down, ridge walk, and climb up onto the next bit of the wall. Please wear good mountaineering boots with ankle support, and take trekking poles （徒步旅行杆） if you find them helpful.

What to bring:Bring breathable waterproofs for protection from rain and wind. Bring snacks and water if you want to walk a long portion of the wall. If you are traveling with friends, you could take walkie-talkies （无线电通话机）, because in some places cell phone signals are weak.

Hotels and restaurants:There are many family inns and local restaurants on the way to Jiankou,and at Mutianyu and Huanghuacheng.

Environmental protection:Because this section has not been developed as a tourist area, there is no trash collector on the wall. So take your empty bottles and other garbage away with you. “Take nothing but photographs. Leave nothing but footprints. Keep the wall wild and wonderful! ”

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1. What can we know about the Great Wall at Jiankou?

A. It is unclear when it was first built.

B. It is suitable for many mountain hikers.

C. There are clear road signs around it.

D. Qi Jiguang was responsible for building it.

2. Where can we see pictures about the Great Wall at Jiankou according to the text?

A. On the wall of restaurants. B. On trekking poles.

C. On post cards. D. In comic books.

3. What should you do if you plan to hike Jiankou?

A. Wear good sneakers.

B. Travel with a tour guide.

C. Leave cell phones in your hotel.

D. Bring trekking poles as many as possible.

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Sentence for writing

It is not only an ideal place for adventurous and experienced hikers, but also a beautiful place for photographers.

【信息提取】not only...but also...意为“不但……，而且……”。

【句式仿写】她不但很会演奏，而且还会作曲。