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The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau(青藏高原) is known as the "roof of the world", which is the highest plateau in the world.
D
16Though the weather conditions are not the same in different areas of the plateau, they have something in common.
B
17 The sunshine is strong and the temperature is low. It helps stop the cold wind from North Asia coming into South Asia.
The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau is famous for its beautiful scenery(景色).
G
18 Mount Qomolangma stands on the southwest of the plateau. Besides, both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River start there and run towards the east. The plateau has rich natural resources.
C
19 Many of them can be used as traditional Chinese medicine.
With new technology, the plateau has been developing fast these years. In 2019, a 5G base station was built on the plateau.
A
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In 2023, the Fuxing high-speed train series has been running on the Qinghai-Xizang Railway's Xining-Golmud section. It can travel at a speed(速度) of 160 kilometres per hour, which cuts down the travel time.
A. The 5G service has made local people's life much easier.
B. The air is usually dry and thin.
C. There are all kinds of wild plants.
D. It covers an area of about 2.5 million square kilometres.
E. The climate here is suitable for growing rice and cotton.
F. Some rare animals like Tibetan antelopes live on the plateau.
G. It shows a large picture of snow mountains, green forests, wide grasslands, running goats and flying birds.
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D
17.
B
18.
G
19.
C
20.
A
