Congzhou (the author of the book Suzhou Classical Gardens) in the City Museum of Art in New York, US, which was the first time ever to directly introduce Chinese ancient architecture to Westerners.

8. ___ parks and gardens are selected as National Parks in the first group.

A. 9 B. 8

C. 20 D. 4

9. Which of the following statements about Suzhou classical gardens is NOT true?

A. They are parts of China's precious cultural heritage.

B. They are world-famous tourism resorts.

C. They are a necessary part of the life of Suzhou citizens.

D. They came into being at the same time.

10. Which of the following can best explain the meaning of the underlined word "delicate"?

A. astonishing B. delicious

C. beautiful D. impressive

11. The first imitation of a Suzhou classical garden was set up in ___.

A. London B. New York

C. Paris D. Tokyo

【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. B

【解析】

本文属于说明文。建设部公布了首批20个国家公园的名称，其中包括苏州古典园林9个，这些园林不仅以其悠久的历史，而且以其精致的景色给游客留下了深刻的印象，尤其是沧浪阁，拙政园、狮子林和刘园，这四个最著名的代表了宋元明清不同朝代风格的园林。

【8题详解】

细节理解题。由第一段第一句The Ministry of Construction has released the names of the first group of 20 national parks,...可知，建设部首批20个国家公园的名称被公布，故选C。

【9题详解】

细节理解题。由第三段最后一句Canglang Pavilion, Zhuozheng Garden, Lion Grove and Liu Garden, the most famous four that represent different styles of dynasties of Song,