三、阅读理解。
Deserts (沙漠) are usually known for being very hot, dry, and hard to live in. However, the Badain Jaran Desert is different. There's a strong connection between local people and the natural environment there.
Badain Jaran Desert is in Inner Mongolia. It's China's second-largest moving desert. Animals, especially camels (骆驼), live peacefully with humans in this surprising place. On July 26, 2024, Badain Jaran Desert: Towers of Sand and Lakes was finally added to the World Heritage (遗产) List.
Zhang Jun worked in Bayin Bo Village, Inner Mongolia. In 1956, Zhang's grandfather came to the village and lived there. At that time, he usually went out and looked after the animals on foot. When Zhang's father was born in 1960, riding camels was the chief way to travel. But now, people can also use off-road vehicles (越野车) to travel across the desert.
Saihan, a man from Badain Jaran Village, is an experienced farmer. When he was little, going across the desert on a camel took about 15 days. "Nowadays, travel condition is better," he said. During the busy tourist season, Saihan works as a guide, and he can get 50,000 to 60,000 yuan a year.
The local government is trying to get more and more tourists to come while also protecting the environment. The plan has worked well, and tourists are paying more attention to protecting the environment. All waste is carefully collected and dealt with in the town. There is a strong promise to take care of the desert.
() 1. What is special about the Badain Jaran Desert compared to other deserts?
A. It has the most camels.
B. It has a strong connection with the local people.
C. It has the largest natural environment.
D. It is the greatest desert in China.
() 2. What does the underlined word "chief" mean in Paragraph 3?
A. Main.
B. Wrong.
C. Terrible.
D. Fair.
() 3. How did Saihan travel across the desert when he was little?
A. By off-road vehicles.
B. By horse.
C. By camel.
D. On foot.
( ) 4. Which of the following can be put in " ▲ " in Paragraph 4?
A. More and more tourists come to the desert to ride camels.
B. The local people are so kind that more tourists come to the desert.
C. More tourists come to visit the beautiful sights of the desert.
D. Better travel condition has allowed more tourists to visit the desert.
() 5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Animals and humans in Badain Jaran Desert
B. The traffic in Badain Jaran Desert
C. Badain Jaran Desert — A different desert in China
D. To be a guide in Badain Jaran Desert

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