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阅读B篇 01 B. Two Beautiful Cherry Gardens When you think about the things that make millions of visitors interested in Washington, D.C., each year, you probably think about the White House in USA. But have you ever thought about the living things that are also a major tourist attraction? Many Americans and international tourists make a special visit to Washington, D.C., in the spring to see the blooming pink and white Japanese cherry trees. The trees were originally planted as a gift from the people of Tokyo, Japan, in 1912. In 1910, a previous donation of 2,000 cherry trees had been destroyed because of the insect problem. Each spring, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, a two-week-long celebration, attracts tens of thousands of visitors from around the world to see the magnificent trees in full bloom. Have you ever seen these magnificent blossoms? Located in Haidian District, Beijing, Yuyuantan Park is easy to get to with many convenient traffic choices. Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is to its eastern gate, China Central Radio and Television Tower to its west, Navy General Hospital to its north and China Millennium Monument to its south. With 1,820 meters wide from west to east and 1,106 meters long from north to south, Yuyuantan Park covers an area of 136.69 hectares and the water surface spans an area of 61 hectares. Back in Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), Yuyuantan Park was already a famous scenic spot. Today, celebrated for its Cherry Blossom Festival every spring, Yuyuantan Park attracts tourists from all over the world. The cherry trees were also planted as a gift from the people of Japan. I guess you must have been there for many times and have got hundreds of beautiful photos, have you? 50. How many cherry trees were destroyed years ago in Washington D.C.? A. 1912. B. 2000. C. 1820. D. 1106. 51. Where is Yuyuantan Park? A. Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is to its western gate. B. China Central Radio and Television Tower is to its east. C. Navy Ge