Chiang Mai is proud of the city’s 700- year history, which has rich traditional relics and unique culture. It is located 700 km north of Bangkok and is situated among the highest mountains in the country. Chiang Mai means “the new city” in Thai. King Mengrai founded the city as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom on April 12,1296. Therefore, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural center of the Lanna Kingdom, but was also to be the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. King Mengrai , a very religious leader, founded many of the city’s temples (寺廟) that remain important today.

It is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to experience both historical and modern Thai Culture. The city has old temples next to modern stores. It has more than three hundred temples, among which some are the most beautiful and honorable in the entire Buddhist world, giving the city an atmosphere (氛圍) of calmness.

The old city of Chiang Mai has various dialects, architecture, traditional values, festivals, handicraft and classical dances. In addition, it has hill tribes and their wealth of unique culture. Chiang Mai city features old-world beauty and charm as well as modern enjoyment and convenience. It is also filled with natural resources including mountains, waterfalls and rivers. Nowadays there are many activities and attractions both in the city and the surrounding province, including river rafting , elephant riding and golf.

The quality of living is excellent. Accommodation and food are of the highest standard at a very low cost. Entertainment is plentiful with numerous festivals, outdoor activities and great nightlife. A number of elephant camps, numerous outdoor activities, a variety of handicraft workshops, various cultural performances, and breathtaking scenery make Chiang Mai one of Asia’s most attractive tourist destinations.

1.What can we learn from the first Paragraph.?

A. Chiang Mai is a new city in Thailand.

B. Chiang Mai is the cultural center all over the world.

C. Many temples in Chiang Mai have several hundred years of history.

D. Bangkok lies among the highest mountains in Thailand.

2.Which words best describe the life in Chiang Mai according to the passage?

A. Old and hopeless.

B. Busy and polluted.

C. Poor and inconvenient.

D. Calm and attractive.

3.What is the purpose of the text?

A. To introduce the city of Chiang Mai.

B. To educate the locals of Chiang Mai.

C. To instruct the visitors of Chiang Mai.

D. To show the author’s respect for Chiang Mai.

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